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DY CAT 48
V. LIQUID SYSTEMS
Bilge System
Two electric pumps are under the floorboard of each hull, in the portside hull under the stairs and in
the starboard hull under the floor of pulman cabin. Other two electric pumps are provided in the two
engine rooms near the bulkhead (see bilge plan). Each automatic pump is connected to a floating
that turns it on when the water level increases too much.
In case of failing of an electric automatic pump, a manual pump is provided on deck. Take the hose
DN 25 (not provided), connect the sump in the hatch near the pump to the pipe and connect the free
end of pipe to the free attach on manual pump.
WARNING
The bilge pump system is not intended for the control of water from breaches in the hull. It is
intended to drain water from spray, valve leakage or other moderate leakage.
ATTENTION !
• Keep the bilge water level to a minimum
• Make sure bilge pumps are in working order before going to sea.
• Regularly clean the sump and pump suction points or strainers of debris that could clog
them. If watertight bulkheads isolating the front and rear peaks are fitted with valves, they
shall be kept closed normally and open only to drain water into the main bilge.
• Locate each hand pump and its lever.
• Locate the electric bilge pump switch on the electrical panel.
• When operates bilge pumps in engine rooms, you are aware of discharging oily liquids into
the sea.
• In case of failure of electric pump, a manual pump on deck can be used for drainage of
water. Connect the hose DN 25 (storage in the hatch near the pump) to the free manual
pump connection and bring the other end with sump in the proper area
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