ABYC Chapters 1 – 5 Questions & Answers 100% Correct

FDA - ANSWER-Potable Water Systems must be approved by Polyethylene - ANSWER-Primary material for Potable Water Systems Accumulator Tank - ANSWER-Maintains a stable pressure within the system to minimize pump cycling on and off AC Water Heater - ANSWER-They can be a source for electric shock and AC current leakage Siphon Break - ANSWER-Requirement of seperation of potable water from other water 75 psi - ANSWER-Water Heaters regulated Components subject to pressure - ANSWER-Safety factor of two times the nominal working pressure of the system Not to exceed 80 psi - ANSWER-Boats nominal working pressure Certain grounding (green) wire is connected to the case - ANSWER-Shore power service hook-up to water heaters Water heaters - ANSWER-Tag the circuit breaker ANSI/UL 1121 - ANSWER-Seacocks Seacock - ANSWER-Will withstand a 500 pound static force for 30 seconds Liquid drains - ANSWER-Ensure that water traps are present and contain fluid Preferred choice of material for Potable water tankage - ANSWER-Polyethylene Tank Without proper venting - ANSWER-Holding tank could collapse at a pump out station Positioned above the normal bilge water level - ANSWER-All potable water system connections ABYC and USCG - ANSWER-Both have many concerns regarding fuel storage on boats