B. Winterizing the Water System
Winter.lay-up.service.procedures.should.include.a.
thorough.draining.of.the.water.system..Disconnect..
all accessible fittings. Blow out all lines. Be sure the
water.tank,.waste.tank,.pumps.and.lines.are.com-
pletely.dry...Freezing.water.can.cause.severe..
damage.to.all.water.system.components.
Use only nontoxic antifreeze solutions such
as R.V. antifreeze. DO NOT use ethylene
glycol solutions; the type that is used in engine
coolant systems. These are toxic.
NOTICE
Be sure to wipe up any antifreeze that has
been spilled on the fiberglass surfaces to
prevent possible discoloration or damage
to the gel coat.
NOTICE
It may be necessary to disconnect the hose
below the faucet to remove excess water in
the lines to prevent freeze damage.
Depending.upon.options.and.model,.additional.infor-
mation.by.the.equipment.manufacturers.is.included.in.
the.owner’s.packet..Also, refer.to..
NOTICE
Always winterize the fresh water system prior
to winterization of the hull drainage (bilge
pump) system.
Section.R.for.Maintenance.
Draining.the.system.as.mentioned.can.be.very.tedious.
and.an.incomplete.job.can.result.in.expensive.repairs..
The.use.of.nontoxic.antifreeze.(such.as.R.V..anti-
freeze).designed.for.fresh.water.systems.considerably.
reduces.the.work.necessary.and.is.a.more.positive.
means.of.winterizing.the.system..Follow.the.directions.
included.with.the.antifreeze.solution..
To.winterize:
1..
Turn.on.the.water.pump/faucet.and.drain.the.wa-
ter.tank..The.water.tanks.on.some.models.can.be.
drained.by.removing.the.withdrawal.hose.from.the.
tank.and.allowing.water.to.drain.into.the.bilge.
NOTICE
DO NOT run the water pump without water
in the system. Pump damage can result. Be
watchful and turn the pump off as soon as the
tank becomes empty.
2..
3..
Add.1/2.gallon.of.R.V..non-toxic.antifreeze..
to.the.water.tank..
Turn.ON.the.pump.until.undiluted.antifreeze..
is.seen..
Sport Boat Waste & Water Systems - Section J
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