CS36T Owner’s Manual
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5.
In spring, add water to the system and flush thoroughly, then pump out the tank.
6.
Add a deodorant chemical to the system when the system is charged for use.
13.6
Freshwater Pressure System
The system pump is a Par 36950 or Raritan. For full details on maintenance and spare parts, see the
manufacturer's instructions.
Freshwater tanks are situated on port and starboard, connected by a leveling pipe with a shut-off valve
at each tank. These can be used to isolate either tank from the supply system if required. The supply is
drawn from the leading pipe. Each tank has two inspection ports on the top. The tanks should be
drained during the lay-up and winterized as follows:
1.
Disconnect the grey pipe leading from the ‘T’ piece connecting the two tanks to the water
pump. Drain almost all water from both tanks. Leave a couple of gallons in each, by turning off
their respective gate valves. Reconnect water pump pipe at ‘T’. Add one gallon of potable
antifreeze to each tank. Open both faucets in the ‘Hot' position and run pump until antifreeze
mix emerges. Change faucets to "Cold" position and run mix through.
2.
After pumping out the tanks, disconnect all hot and cold-water lines at the lowest point of the
system and let any water left in the tanks and lines drain into the bilge. Be sure that both water
tank shut-off valves in the leveling pipe and the supply pipe from the pump to both the hot
water tank and faucets, the hot water supply pipe and uncouple the supply pipe to the hot
water tank and drain.
3.
The pressure pump should run very briefly with all cold water taps open to force out any
remaining water. CAUTION: Do not run the pressure pump more than a few seconds or damage
may be caused by running it dry.
4.
Pump the hand pump as well as the sea water pump (if provided) several times to expel any
water.
5.
Leave all faucets open once system is shut down.
6.
Open the inspection ports in the water tanks and clean out and dry the tanks. Place some baking
soda in an open glass container and place in the tank for the winter. Close the inspection ports
once the tanks are cleaned.
7.
When the entire system is drained the bilges should be pumped dry and sponged clean. It is
recommended to pour a pint of antifreeze into the bilge to prevent any water due to
condensation from freezing.
8.
Pour a small quantity of antifreeze mix into the galley sink with the gate valve operating the
