Fresh Water System; General; Fresh Water System Operation - Monterey Boats M65 Owner's Manual

Chapter 7:

FRESH WATER SYSTEM

7.1 General

The fresh water system consists of a potable water
tank, distribution lines and a distribution pump.
The pump is equipped with an automatic pressure
switch and is located behind a removable panel
in the storage compartment forward of the helm.
The water tank is located in the bilge below the
cockpit near the bow. The tank is filled through
a labeled deck plate located on the starboard side
of the deck.
CAUTION
DO NOT FILL SYSTEM WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN WATER.
SHOULD THE SYSTEM BECOME CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL
OR OTHER TOXIC FLUIDS, COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
MAY BE NECESSARY.
WARNING
WATER AND WASTE PUMPS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO PUMP
FUEL AND A FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT. DO NOT
CONFUSE FUEL FILL DECK PLATES WITH THE WATER OR
WASTE FILL DECK PLATES. THESE PLATES ALSO ARE
LABELED ACCORDINGLY. IF GASOLINE OR DIESEL FUEL IS
ACCIDENTALLY PUMPED INTO THE WATER OR WASTE TANK,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUMP IT OUT YOURSELF. CONTACT
YOUR DEALER OR THE MONTEREY BOATS CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN HAVING THE
FUEL PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED AND COMPONENTS OF
THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

7.2 Fresh Water System Operation

Fill the water tank slowly through the labeled deck
plate. After filling the water tank, partially open all
faucets and/or activate shower heads. The Water
Sys switch in the helm should be on. Allow the
pump to run until all of the air is purged from the
system and a steady stream of water is flowing
from each outlet. Then, turn off the shower heads
and faucets one by one. As the pressure builds,
the pump will automatically shut off.
When properly primed and activated the water
system will operate much like the water system in
a home. An automatic pressure sensor keeps the
system pressurized. If the system has been re-
cently filled or has not been used for an extended
Fresh Water Fill
period, air bubbles may accumulate at the pump
and the system may have to be reprimed.
Whenever the boat is left unattended, the Water
Sys switch should be placed in the "OFF" position.
CAUTION
DO NOT ALLOW THE FRESH WATER PUMP TO RUN DRY. THE
FRESH WATER PUMP WORKS ON DEMAND AND WILL NOT
SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY.
THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PUMP. ALWAYS TURN
THE WATER SYS SWITCH OFF WHEN THE FRESH WATER
SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE.
Shower Operation
There is a shower located at the transom on the
starboard side, near the transom door. Another
shower could be installed near the forward hatch
as an option. The retractable shower head is
stored in a recessed compartment and equipped
with an ON/OFF valve.
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