You have the option to upgrade the main baitwell and tackle station with a deck wash system. With the deck wash system you can use seawater to wash the deck from stains and loose dirt.
The deck wash system consists of a seawater pump, hosing, and a spray gun. The system utilizes the sea chest for water source. The pump is self-priming and is not damaged by a short period of dry running.
The deck wash pump is switched on from the main baitwell switch panel. The spray gun is connected to the outlet under the switch panel with a quick coupling.
Do not use pump for any other liquids than freshwater and seawater.
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If water is not drained from the system before freezing temperatures, damage is likely to occur in the plumbing and the pump.
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Never start a frozen pump. Even if it is drained, it might contain a small amount of frozen water that jams the rotor.
Before freezing conditions:
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Disconnect suction hose from water supply (seawater supply).
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Open the spray nozzle.
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Run the pump until remaining water is expelled.
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Disconnect inlet and outlet tubes.
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Run the pump briefly to confirm that water has been expelled.
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Spray nozzles should remain open and pump fittings should remain disconnected until temperatures are above freezing.