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Drainage Systems
9.5 Drainage System Maintenance
It is essential that the following items be done
periodically to maintain proper drainage of your
boat:
• Clean cockpit drain rails with a hose to remove
debris that can block water drainage.
• Clean the hardtop leg drain holes. This is
especially important just before winter lay-
up.
• Clean the bilge pump strainer of debris and
check the bilge for foreign material that can
cause the pump or automatic switch to mal-
function.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump
switch for proper operation. This is accom-
plished by touching and holding the test but-
ton on the side of the pump until it activates
(about ve seconds). The pump can also be
activated by ooding the bilge with a garden
hose until it activates.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep
them clean and free owing.
• Clean and ush shboxes, coolers and storage
boxes with soap or a bilge cleaner and fresh
water after each use to keep them clean and
fresh.
Note: All drains and pumps must be properly
winterized before winter lay-up.
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS IN
MARINE DRAIN SYSTEMS. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
HOSES AND FITTINGS MAY RESULT.
Bilge Pump Test Button
Hold For 5 Seconds Or Until Pump Activates
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