Groco SSCV-1500 Engine Flush Service Adapter

Groco SSCV-1500 1-1/2" Engine Flush Service Adapter with Isolating Valve

The Groco 1-1/2" Engine Flush Service Adapter adds safety and flexibility to any water system. A simple quarter turn allows for instant emergency bilge pumping or makes for easy winterization and cooling system flushing. The SSCV is an upgraded version of the SSC, featuring a Full Flow In-Line IBV series ball valve. This allows you to isolate the plumbing before SSC and prevents back-flushing into the strainer the seacock.

Specifications:

• Hose ID: 1-1/2"
• Thread NPT: 1-1/2"
• Overall Length: 7.78"

How to Use:

• Emergency Use - While connected engine is running, close the seacock and remove the quick release plug. Excess bilge water will be pumped out by the engine raw water pump. You can add a Groco BSA to pump out remote bilge locations.
• Winterization Use - Close the seacock and remove the quick release plug. Insert the included service adapter you can then pump Anti-Freeze into the cooling system.
• System Flushing Use - Close the seacock and insert the service adapter. Dockside water can then be used to flush the cooling system while the engine is running at idle speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Groco SSCV-1500 1-1/2" Engine Flush Service Adapter with Isolating Valve used for?

The Groco SSCV-1500 1-1/2" Engine Flush Service Adapter adds flexibility to marine water systems by allowing emergency bilge pumping, engine winterization, and cooling system flushing. Its quarter-turn operation and in-line ball valve allow the plumbing to be isolated before the strainer and seacock.

What size plumbing is the Groco SSCV-1500 compatible with?

The Groco SSCV-1500 has a 1-1/2" hose ID, 1-1/2" NPT thread, and an overall length of 7.78". These specifications should be verified against your existing plumbing before installation.

How can the Groco SSCV-1500 be used for boat winterization?

For winterization, close the seacock and remove the quick release plug. Insert the included service adapter, then pump antifreeze into the cooling system.

Can the Groco SSCV-1500 be used to flush a marine engine cooling system?

Yes. To flush the cooling system, close the seacock and insert the service adapter. Dockside water can then be used to flush the cooling system while the engine is running at idle speed.

How does the isolating valve on the Groco SSCV-1500 work?

The SSCV features a Full Flow In-Line IBV series ball valve that allows the plumbing before the SSC to be isolated. This helps prevent back-flushing into the strainer and seacock while providing flexibility for service and flushing applications.

How can the Groco SSCV-1500 be used for emergency bilge pumping?

For emergency use, close the seacock and remove the quick release plug while the connected engine is running. The engine raw water pump will then pump excess bilge water out. A Groco BSA can also be added to pump out remote bilge locations.

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