14. Fresh water system
Bella Corsa is equipped with two water tanks with a capacity of 94 gallons
split between them. To fill the tanks, let the water run from the hose for
awhile before placing the end into the fillers that are located port and
starboard amidships. Please ensure that the correct fillers are used, NOT the
refills labeled waste or diesel.
To use the fresh water system, turn on the fresh water breaker on the 12v
panel and open a faucet. When the tank runs out of water the pump will run
at high speed, the faucet will start to cough air. As soon as you hear the
pump running continuously, check to see if anyone is using water. If not,
switch off the pump immediately to prevent the pump from drawing more air
into the system or the pump overheating, and proceed as follows:
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Switch off pump
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Locate the change over valves behind the starboard saloon seating. The
open valve will have its ‘flat’ ends in line with the pipe. Turn the valve 90
degrees to close the tank and open the other tank.
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Switch on the fresh water pump
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Open cold water faucet at galley and purge system of air, approx 45
second.
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Turn off faucet, pump will continue to run until adequate pressure has
built up to operate pressure switch to cut the pump out.
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If pump does not cut out, it may be necessary to repeat the purging
process and open other faucets
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If you have any problems, call Horizon
Closed valve
(flat ends
lying across
the pipe)
Open valve
(flat ends in
line with the
pipe)
