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BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP
Electric bilge pumps are powered at the switchboard.
On the electrical panel - three possible positions : OFF / Automatic / Mechanically operated.
In the automatic position each pump is set off automatically by a trip switch located in the sump area or in the bottom of the hull.
MANUAL BILGE PUMP
The manual bilge pump is in the cockpit.
NOTE: To activate the manual bilge pump refer to chapter 2 "Safety"
WARNING
-The bilge pump system is not designed to
provide buoyancy to the boat in case of
damage.
-The bilge pump system is designed to drive out
the water being either sea spray or leaks but
absolutely not the water coming through a hole
in the hull, this hole being the result of a
damage.
-Do not let the electric pumps run while dry, this
may cause them damage.
-The water in the bilge shall be kept at its
minimum.
-At regular intervals visually check the operation
of each bilge pump.
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