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Plumbing > Periodic > Bilge Pump - Periodically check manual bilge pump pick-up screen and clear of debris.
Reference > C350 Owner's Manual, p.47
Plumbing > Periodic > Seacocks - Operate seacock valves at least once a month to keep the seals lubricated; Swab the valves with waterproof grease twice yearly.
Reference > C350 Owner's Manual, p.47Forespar Tech Tip - Valve Maintenance Forespar Tech Tip - Valve Lubrication
Plumbing > Periodic > Water Heater - Check heat exchanger lines for leaks at regular intervals (from engine coolant system); A leak in the system will cause coolant loss and may damage engine; Flush tank periodically to help prevent buildup of deposits.
Reference > Seaward Owner's Manual, p.2 Parts List/Exploded ViewPhoto of water heater
Plumbing > Periodic > Automatic Bilge Pump - Check automatic operation of bilge pump. Clear any debris from bilge that might interfere with the operation of the float switch or bilge pump. • Photo of bilge pump and float switch
Plumbing > Seasonal > Fresh Water System - Drain and flush the fresh water system every season; Depending on use and the environment the system is subject to, sanitizing is recommended prior to storing and before using the water system after a period of storage.
Reference > C350 Owner's Manual, p.12SHURflo Pump Manual (Sanitizing Procedure) SHURflo Pump Manual (Pump Illustration)
Plumbing > Seasonal > Head - Check head and anti-siphon valve in toilet. Use Forespar anti-siphon valve model #MF843 (5/8").
Reference > C350 Owner's Manual, p.12Exploded view of WC Newport Toilet
Plumbing > Seasonal > Fresh Water Pump - Clean out the 50 mesh in-line pump strainer (The manual does not contain this requirement, but it seems like a good idea to clean out the strainer).
Reference > SHURflo Pump Manual (Pump Illustration) Picture of pump
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