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POTABLE WATER SYSTEM D/O (2)
the indicator on the water service panel. It also sends the information to
STORAGE a Decoder/Encoder Unit (DEU) B, which in turn interfaces with the active
Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS) director to display on
The potable water tank with a capacity of 200 l (53 US gal) is installed
the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP) the water tank contents in percentage
in the pressurized LH under floor area behind the rear cargo compartment.
of volume. The TANK FULL light on the service panel comes on when
PRESSURIZATION the tank is full.
Compressed air is used to pressurize the system in order to supply water SERVICING
from the tank to the necessary service locations. The compressed air is
The Servicing of the potable water system can be done with or without
tapped from the cross feed-line of the engine or APU bleed air and is
electrical power. With electrical power, the single fill/drain control handle
connected to the water tank air inlet. On ground, when the bleed air system
mechanically operates the fill/overflow drain valve and electrically
is not available, the ground air pressure supply system is used. If installed,
controls the forward drain valve. Without electrical power, the valves
an optional compressor is used for the pressurization in case of bleed air
are individually operated by cables. The draining operation is
decrease.
accomplished by opening the fill/overflow drain valve and the forward
DISTRIBUTION drain valve. The filling operation is accomplished by opening the
fill/overflow drain valve and closing the forward drain valve. When the
Potable water from the water tank is supplied through a system of tank is full, the quantity transmitter sends a signal to close the fill/overflow
distribution lines, which are routed below the passenger compartment drain valve automatically.
floor. A part of the forward distribution line goes through a hose for added
protection. The potable water distribution lines are insulated and
electrically heated to prevent ice formation in and around the lines.
HEATING
In each lavatory, a water heater is installed under the wash basin. If the
quantity transmitter detects a low level into the water tank, it cuts the
electrical supply of the water heater. A thermostat maintains the water
temperature between 45°C (113°F) and 51.7°C (125°F). An over
temperature safety device protects the heating element.
INDICATING
The quantity indication system indicates how much water is available in
the potable water tank. The quantity transmitter transmits the signal to
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