Owner`s manual

45
410 Convertible
Chapter 5:
FRESH WATER SYSTEM
5.1 General
The fresh water system consists of a potable water tank, dis-
tribution lines and a distribution pump. The pump is equipped
with an automatic pressure switch and is located near the water
tank below the cabin sole. The tank is filled through a labeled
deck plate located on the gunnel.
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.
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.
WATER AND WASTE PUMPS ARE NOT DESIGNED
TO PUMP FUEL AND A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
COULD RESULT. CONTACT YOUR DEALER
OR THE ALBEMARLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN HAVING
THE FUEL PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED AND
COMPONENTS OF THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM
REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
5.2 Fresh Water System Operation
Fill the water supply tank slowly through the labeled deck
plate. After filling the water tank, partially open all faucets.
The fresh water pump breaker on the cabin DC panel 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. Next, turn off the 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. An accumulator
tank reduces pump cycling. If the system has been recently
filled or has not been used for an extended period, air bubbles
may accumulate at the pump and the system may have to be
reprimed.
Whenever the boat is left unattended, the fresh water pump
breaker should be placed in the “OFF” position.
The Washdown Hose Connector
A quick-release fresh water wash-
down hose connector is located on
the starboard side of the cockpit
below the gunnel. It is identified by
a blue plastic cover that rotates to the
open and closed positions. The con-
nector has an automatic valve that is
always closed until the washdown
hose is connected.
The hose requires a special fitting that snaps into the connector
and activates the automatic valve. The cover on the connector
should always be in the closed position to keep the connector
clean when the washdown hose is not attached. Contact your
Albemarle dealer for information on replacement fittings and
hoses.
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
PRESSURE BREAKER OFF WHEN THE FRESH
WATER SYSTEM IS NOT IN USE.
Fresh Water Pump, In-line Strainer and In-line Fuse