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NOTICE: Frozen water in the bilges may cause severe damage to the yacht and its components. See BILGE DRAINAGE
PROCEDURE on page 127 for more information on winterizing the bilges.
BILGE PUMP OPERATION
Each automatic bilge pump can be operated either automatically or manually. The bilge pumps remove nearly all the water
that collects in the bilges.
Two high-water sensors are equipped onboard. The sensors detect high bilge water, and an alarm will sound if detected.
The most likely causes of high bilge water are:
• A hull breach
• Faulty bilge pump
• Faulty seacock/hose
NOTE: The HIGH WATER ALARM switch and HIGH WATER ALARM circuit breaker, located on the DC control center,
must be ON at all times. The alarm will sound if high water is detected in the bilge. Periodically test each
switch to ensure that the switch and pump are in proper working condition. Test by depressing small lever
on back of switch housing.
OPERATING THE BILGE PUMPS IN AUTOMATIC MODE
The automatic bilge pump is activated by a oat switch, located on or near the bilge pump. The switch automatically turns
the pump ON when bilge water rises to the product’s design level.
MANUALLY OPERATING THE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS
1. Provide power to the circuit breakers on the DC control center:
a. Switch ON the SYSTEMS DC MAIN circuit breaker.
b. Switch ON the BILGE PUMP 1 and BILGE PUMP 2 circuit breakers.
2. Press the BILGE PUMP 1 and BILGE PUMP 2 switches located at the helm to activate the bilge pumps.
3. Turn the bilge pumps OFF when the bilge water level is low enough that the pump no longer pumps bilge water.
NOTE: A light will illuminate on the manual switch at the helm when the bilge pumps are operating in either manual
or automatic mode. The light indicates that the pumps are operating.
SERVICING THE BILGE PUMP
See Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for servicing the bilge pump.
OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the owner/operator’s responsibility to supply at least one bailer/draw bucket on board, secured against accidental loss.
A TIP FROM CARVER!
A small amount of water collects in the yacht’s bilge. The water is usually not enough to activate the automatic switch on
the bilge pump. While underway, use the helm switches to manually turn the bilge pumps on, and let the pumps run for
30 seconds to 1 minute. When your yacht is on plane, water in the bilge ows to the stern, where the AFT bilge pump is
located. The amidships bilge pumps are near the lowest point in the hull.
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