Blackfin 272CC - 9.6 Drainage System Maintenance

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Drainage Systems
clamps, and thru hulls have any damage related
to one of these inspections, please take your boat
to the nearest Monterey or Blackn dealership for
repair/replacement at no cost to you.
For a PDF copy of your Rule bilge pump installation
and operation instructions please go to https://
www.xylem.com/siteassets/brand/rule/resources/
manual/bilge-pump-standard-1500-4000-gph.pdf
9.4 Hardtop Drains
There is a hole drilled in the leg bases on hardtop
frame to prevent water from being trapped within
the legs. Additional drain holes are drilled in the
tubing to drain other areas as required.
Always make sure the drain holes are clear when
the boat is laid up for the winter. Water trapped
inside the legs and frame could freeze and cause
the legs to split.
9.5 Head Compartment Drains
The head compartment sole drains to the forward
bilge through a removable grate in center rear of
the sole. The forward bilge is drained overboard by
the forward bilge pump which is mounted below the
head compartment sole and accessed by remov-
ing the grate.
9.6 Drainage System Maintenance
It is essential that the following items be done
periodically to maintain proper drainage of your
boat:
• Clean the 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 strainers of debris and
check the bilge for foreign material that can
cause the pump or automatic switch to mal-
function.
Bilge Pump Test Button
Hold For 5 Seconds Or Until Pump Activates
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump
switches 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 pumps can also be
activated by ooding the bilge with a garden
hose until they activate.
• 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.
CAUTION
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS IN
MARINE DRAIN SYSTEMS. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
HOSES AND FITTINGS MAY RESULT.