INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

SF-400C
MARINE ENGINE FLUSHING AND CORROSION CONTROL SYSTEM

SF-400C Instructions 2007.08.21

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INTRODUCTION
About the System

The SuperFlush permanently mounted flushing system back-flushes from top to bottom with the
engines off.
The operator connects a dockside water source to a hose connection access panel located in the aft
cockpit of the boat. The flushing operation takes approximately four minutes to fully cycle through
the entire engine water system. The SuperFlush system uses smart cartridges that limit the flow of
water in one direction only thereby ensuring full engine cooling integrity.

Use of Chemicals with the SuperFlush System

SuperFlushoffers as the following chemicals as, approved materials for use with the system
including:
1. Chemical Induction Kit
2. Flush Clear
3. Rust Guard
4. Approved automobile anti-freeze for your system
Only SuperFlush approved materials are warranted for use with this system.

Your boat will require the LIFT

system if your engines muffler
system is similar to graphic shown
in the photo to the bottom left.
a: Water line
b Transom
c: Exhaust discharge
d: Exhaust hose
e: Drain cock
f: Water lift muffler
g: Exhaust elbow
Do not install SuperFlush sys-

tem on Verna lift muffler

style systems without The
optional LIFT SYSTEM!!

PRECAUTIONS!
1. SuperFlush should only be installed on the recommended engine system that it
is designed for.
2. If your engine has mufflers in the exhaust system, make sure that during
the flush cycle, the water can free flow out of the engine exhaust. If there
are any question please call SFS Technical support at 850-769-3465.
3. Flush the engine for approximately four minutes.
4. Be sure to disconnect the dockside water source from the SuperFlush system
before leaving the boat.
5. When flushing the engine with the boat in the water, make sure that conditions
are calm (less than one and a half feet of chop).
6. Never run the engines while the SuperFlush system is in use.*
7. Ensure the boat is not in a nose low condition when flushing. Water could backflow into your engine in a nose low condition

INSTALLING THE SYSTEM

PART

PART

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL

QUANTITY
PER KIT

SFT-IMTC

Installation Manual

Print

SFT- HIK

Hose injector kit

POLY

Install Accessory kit

SS/PLAS

SFT- BIK

Block Injector kit

Brass/Poly

SFT-HCK

Hose Clamp kit

SS

SFT- ACC

Panel Install kit

Brass/ABS

SFT- SFU

SuperFlush Unit

Delrin

SFT H38

3/8 Supreme Hose

Premium

SFT H50

1/2 Supreme Hose

Premium

SF- IAK

Be sure to inspect the kit for all parts before beginning installation. If any parts are missing
or damaged, please call SuperFlush Technical Support at 850-769-3465 and leave a detailed
message, including your telephone number.

Tools Required

Pair of Dykes or Razor Knife

8 Phillips Head Screwdriver

2 #2 Flat Head Screwdriver

8 #2 Flat Head Screwdriver

S.A.E. Socket and Wrench Set

3/8 Power Drill

1/8 Drill Bit

1 1/8 Hole Saw for Single Inlet Fitting

Jig Saw with Wood Blade for the Multi-Inlet Fitting

Small Supply of Hand Cleaner and a Towel

Pencil

Tape Measure

Teflon Tape
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SF-400C-SERIES Kit Parts

SFT-HIK Hose Injector Kit

SFT-IAK Install Accessory Kit

SFT-BIK Block Injector Kit

SFT-HCK Hose Clamp Kit

SFT PIK Panel Install Kit

SFT-H38 Hose Install Kit

SFT-H50 Hose Install Kit
SF-400C Unit
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Installation Overview
Although it is recommended that this system be installed by a
professional, most do-it-yourselfers should be able to install the system.
IMPORTANT!!!
Do not begin installation of the system until you have thoroughly read
through this manual.
Make sure that you have all of the necessary tools to complete the
project before starting, including all of the parts listed above.
For safety, please disconnect battery, or turn battery switch to the
Off position.

The Installation Consists of a Four Step Process

1)
2)
3)
4)

Installation of the Fresh Water Hose Acess Panel

Installation of the SuperFlush Unit
Installation of the Injectors
Installation of the Flush Lines

Installing the Fresh Water

Hose Connection Access
Panel
1.The hose connection
access panel can be
mounted on any aft surface
including outside of the hull.
Notes:
1) A good place is the
area above the rub rail in
front of or behind the
blower cowling. This
provides access to the
unit while the boat is on a
lift or trailer without having
to reenter the boat.
2) Make sure the location
selected is within the
length of hose provided to
reach the valve unit which
will usually be mounted on
the engine.
3) Prior to drilling, make
sure that there is nothing
behind the location you
have chosen and verify
that there is direct access
to the engine compartment.
4) Do not attempt to
integrate the system with
any other fitting on the
boat.
5) A dedicated access
panel is required for
engine flushing purposes.

The standard Access Panel requires a

1 1/8 hole. If installed on the exterior
of the hull, please seal with marine
grade sealant.
Example of
Outside
The hull
Connection

The aft area of the boat makes for an excellent

Location for the installation of the fresh water
Hose connection access panel. The above picture
show possible locations for the placement of the
panel.

1. Choose location carefully.

2. To install the single inlet fitting, simply place drill in
desired location and drill one,
1/8 hole as pilot, the drill a
1 1/8 hole.
3. Insert access panel and
mark holes for other screws.
4. Remove panel and drill
three 1/8 holes.
5. Insert hose onto hose barb
and clamp hose to the hose
barb on the access panel and
secure access panel with S.S.
Screws provided.
6. Route the inlet line connected to access panel down
to the engine.
Notes:
1) The line should be
routed along the edges of
the compartment so as not
to obstruct any future work
on other systems.
2) If necessary, you may
secure the hose line to
existing wire harness by
wire ties to facilitate a clean
installation.

Installing the SuperFlushUnit (Raw Water Cooled Systems)

There are four recommended locations to install the SFS unit.

1. The first is on one of the risers. Remove either the front or rear riser bolt, or if
there is a stud, remove the washer and nut on the side of the engine with the most
clearance. Insert the valve unit into the 2 1/2 clamp so that the large inlet is to the
rear and facing straight back or downward. Next, install the bracket and the original
washer onto the bolt or stud and re-tighten to specifications.
2. The second location is on the exhaust manifold itself using one of the
manifold bolts, secure the valve unit to this location in the same manner described
above. If clearance problems prohibit either of these locations,
3. Secure the valve unit to the transom wall using #14 flathead screws (not
provided). First, drill a 1/4 hole approximately 1 1/2 in depth.

4. The unit may also be through-bolted to a gunnel wall or other suitable

location using a 1/4 x 20 machine screw washer and nut (not provided.) A slightly
larger hole must be drilled to accommodate the bolt.

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Installing Injectors and Flush Lines

1. Locating the Injector Sites
The block diagram below shows the Series 400 System plumbing.
2. There is one line into the unit. It is a blue 1/2 hose which runs to the remote hose access panel.

INLET

Port Side
Engine Drain

Stbd Side
Engine Drain

Stbd. Side
Manifold Hose

Port Side
Manifold Hose

Illustration showing lines of the Pro-SERIES

This is the optimum configuration. However the SuperFlush system is a dynamic, interactive system. Any discharge port can be connected at any installation point.
PREPARING THE TEE FITTINGS FOR INSTALLATION
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION

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Locating and Installing Injectors 1 and 2

1. There are two connection points into the lower block, one on either side,
and two more into the hoses from the thermostat housing into the exhaust
manifolds.
2. On either side of the block, just above the oil pan, there is a 1/8drain plug
fitted into a 1/4 to 1/8(pipe thread) reducer. These are the locations for the
block inlet fittings (injectors #1 and #2).
3. Remove the stock plugs with a 9/16 wrench or socket. Usually the
reducers will stay in the engine block. If they do come out, replace with
reducers provided, making sure to use Teflon tape.
4. Configure injectors as shown below and install in both sides of the engine
block. Tighten securely.
Configuring Injectors 1 & 2
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Hose Fitting Location

Drain Plug
Fitting in
Block, one
on both sides

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Attaching Hose Lines to Injectors #1 and #2

Route Hose #1 as Shown

1. Attach line # 1 to the SF-Pro unit as shown above.
2. Clamp securely.
3. Attach the other end of line # 1 to the block drain fitting as shown above.
4. Clamp securely.
5. If your engine is an EFI, then refer to instructions on page 11 of this manual.
6. Attach line # 2 to the unit as shown above.
7. Clamp securely.
8. Attach the other end of line # 2 to the block drain fitting as shown above.
9. Clamp securely.

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Locating and Installing Hose Lines & Injectors #3 and #4

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Assemble Injectors 3 & 4 as shown right.

3/4 and 1 gray tees are provided.
Clamp securely with clamps provided.
Cut manifold distribution hoses as shown below, and insert injector #3 and #4.
It often helps to lubricate the hose barb ends with petroleum jelly for ease of
installation of hoses.
6. Clamp securely.
7. Facing the engine, from the front, attach a flush line marked #3 on previous page
into injector #3.
8. Attach the other end of the line to one of the remaining
unit outlets.
9. Clamp securely.
10. Attach line #4 to injector #4. Route line #4 across the
top of the engine and install on the remaining outlet.

Injectors attached to T-fitting

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1. Remove blue drain plugs from manifold drains as

shown in black from both sides of engine.
2. Replace with EZ adapter with 90 degree hose barb
as shown in BLACK. Hand tighten, then tighten with
wrench 1/4 turn.
3. Remove block drains from both sides as shown in
RED.
4. Replace with EZ adapter with straight hose barb as
shown in RED. Hand tighten, then tighten with
wrench 1/4 turn.
5. Route hoses as shown, being sure to install and
tighten clamps. Test for leaks.

NOTE: This installation

requires 2 (TWO) optional
Merc EZ kits.

Blue drain plugs

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Installing injectors into the 8.1 liter

MerCruiser Horizon Engine/496 MagHO

1. Install 1 1/4 tee

in Left side
manifold fill
line.
2. Remove Blue
thumbscrew
from bottom of
manifold and
install easy
adapter as
shown.

3. Install 1 tee in
right side
manifold fill
line.
1. Remove Blue
thumbscrew
from bottom of
manifold and
install easy
adapter as
shown.

Blue drain plugs

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1. Sea Water Inlet
2. Transmission Cooler
3. Power Steering Cooler
4. Primary heat exchanger
5. Thermostat housing
6. Engine circulating pump
7. Engine block
8. Exhaust manifold
9. Exhaust Riser
10. Overboard discharge
11. Closed coolant flow
12. Overflow tank
Note: Some closed looped systems
have manifolds that are freshwater
cooled. In these systems the risers will
still be saltwater cooled and a black
hose will be routed to the exhaust
riser. The gray tee fitting should be
installed in this black hose.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Follow unit and Access Panel Mounting instructions to

this point.

Caution: IDENTIFY HOSES CAREFULLY!!

Be careful to install injector hoses in raw water side of
cooling system only.

1. Install injector A downstream of Primary heatexchanger.

2. Install injector B in the manifold supply line from
primary heat exchanger.
3. Install injector C in the opposite side manifold supply line.
4. Install injector D upstream of the Raw Water
pump.
5. Route lines to appropriate discharge port of SF-3
Unit
6. Secure all hoses with clamps provided
7. Test for leaks.

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Alternative Engine Block Injector Installation Instructions

(For triple Engine or Very Tight Access Situations)
NOTE: This is a factory approved installation technique for all engines, which may
have limited access to the engine block drain plugs.
Disregard instructions for installing block drain plugs as shown on page 8 of the
SFS-SERIES instruction set. Instead, substitute the following top-down instructions
procedures as shown.

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1. If you opt to do this top down installation procedure, call SFS technical support at 850769-3465 for installation kit # TD-1, cost is $17.95
2. Beside the thermostat on your engine, is an engine coolant temperature sending unit
item . On the opposite side is a pipe plug. Depending on year and model it may be
located on either the left or right side. Remove the wire from the temperature sender.
Remove the temperature sending unit.
3. Assemble the T-fitting and extension pipe provided in kit # TD-1, (as shown in item #2
in the picture above). On some engine models, it may be necessary to remove the
two bolts holding down the thermostat cover and shift the cover to one side for clearance. If you do this, be sure to check that the gasket is intact and in good order. If
not, replace gasket.
4. Install the adapter and into the intake manifold as shown in picture.
5. Install hoses as shown and secure with clamps provided.
6. Reinstall temperature sending unit into Adaptor and reattach wire.
7. Refer to page 9 for additional instructions.

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Testing and Operating Instructions

Before testing the unit, inspect your work. Make a visual inspection of all
connections. This test as well as all future operations is done with the engine
off.
1) Connect a garden hose to the hose coupling panel on the remote fresh water
access panel.
2) Turn on water. Adjust for maximum output. If your water pressure is extremely high, it may be necessary to reduce the flow of water by turning the
spigot down.
3) Place your hand on the outlet hoses, (you should feel water flowing through,
this tells you that your unit is functioning properly).
4) Check water outlet ports on the outdrive and exhaust pipes (if applicable).
There should be a steady flow of water flowing out.
5) Shut off water and disconnect the hose. Your system test is complete.
If you experience any problems, contact SuperFlush Systems at: 866-7676263 or e-Mail us at: superflush1@bellsouth.net

WARRANTY
SuperFlush Systems, LLC. Warrants your new SuperFlush Marine Engine Flushing System to the original purchaser for three years from the
date of purchase, on the boat on which it is installed.
There is no expressed or implied warranty on the installation. If your SuperFlush System fails due to parts failure, defect or poor workmanship
during the warranty period, return it and SFS, LLC will send you a replacement unit at no charge. You must send in your completed warranty
registration card providing the boat and engine identification data requested within 30 days of product purchase to receive the 3 year warranty. Products with no warranty registration only carry a 1 (one) year
warranty from date of purchase. The SuperFlush Systems warranty does
not cover fittings, hangers, hoses or other system components, which
may be required at the time of replacement. There is no other express
warranty and this warranty supersedes all other warranties.
SuperFlush Systems, LLC., or any retailer or representative thereof shall
not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out
of or in connection with product use or performance except as might otherwise be accorded by law (which varies from state to state). If your SuperFlush requires service under the terms of this warranty, send your unit
and this warranty certificate to the address shown below. This warranty
gives specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary
from state to state.

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HOSE INJECTOR KIT

BLOCK INJECTOR KIT

PART NUMBER

CONTENTS

QUANTITY

MATERIAL

SF 400 C - HIK
1
2
3
4
5
6

HOSE INJECTOR KIT

2
2
2
2
2
2

POLY
POLY
POLY
R POLY
LSP
S/S

2
2
1
1
2
2

R POLY
1/4"
BRASS
BRASS
BRASS
LSP

1
1
3

BRASS/ABS
POLY
S/S

PVC

2
6

PLASTIC
PLASTIC

SF400 C - HCK
HOSE CLAMP KIT
1
S/S HOSE CLAMPS SMALL
2
S/S HOSE CLAMPS MEDIUM
3
S/S HOSE CLAMPS LARGE

10
4
4

S/S
S/S
S/S

SF400 C - HOSE
HOSE INSTALL KIT
1
1/2" HOSE
2
3/8" HOSE

10 FOOT
12 FOOT

SUP
SUP

SF400 C- BIK
1
2
3
4
5
6

SF400 C - PIK
1
2
3

1 1/4" X 1/2" NPT X 1 1/4" TEE

1" X 1/2" NPT X 1" TEE
3/4" X 1/2" NPT X 3/4" TEE
1/2"NPT (M) X 3/8" HB 90 DEGREE
1.5 PPE S CARTRIDGES
S CARTRIDGE RETAINERS

CHECK

BLOCK INJECTOR KIT

1/2" NPT (F) X 3/8" HB
1/4" NPT(M) X 1/2"NPT (NPT) RED.
1/4" NPT TEE
1/4" CLOSE NIPPLE
1/2" NPT (M) X 1/4" (M)NPT
1.5 PPE S CARTRIDGES

PANEL INSTALL KIT

HOSE ACCESS PANEL
1/2"NPT M/F 90
# 10 X 1" PAN HEAD SCREWS

PANEL INSTALL KIT

SF400 C UNIT
1

SF-400C UNIT
SF-400C

SIDEWINDER UNIT

SF400 C - IAK
1
2

INSTALL ACCESSORY KIT

MOUNTING BLOCK
CABLE TIES

INSTALL ACCESSORY KIT

HOSE CLAMP KIT

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HOSE INSTALL KIT

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