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Ventilation System
10.5 Maintenance
• Periodically lubricate all hinges and latch as-
semblies with a light oil.
• Periodically clean and coat gasket materials
with silicone to help keep them pliable.
• The opening port windows are made of acrylic
plastic glass. Acrylic glass scratches easily.
Never use a dry cloth or glass cleaning solu-
tions on acrylic glass. Use a soft cloth and
mild soap and water for routine cleaning.
Solvents and products containing ammonia
can permanently damage acrylic glass. Please
refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter for
more information on the proper maintenance
for acrylic plastic glass.
• Keep the windshield slide tracks clean. Peri-
odically coating the tracks with silicone spray
will reduce friction and keep the windshield
sliding smoothly.
• Check the oil level in the windshield hydraulic
pump Reservoir frequently. Use only hydraulic
oil meeting the pump manufacturer’s specica-
tions when adding oil. Refer to the pump manu-
facturer’s operating and information manual for
information on the operation and maintenance
of the hydraulic system and oil specications.
• Periodic inspection and cleaning of the bilge
and mechanical systems compartment venti-
lation ducts is necessary to ensure adequate
air circulation. A buildup of leaves, twigs or
other debris can severely reduce ventilation.
• The bilge blower is permanently lubricated and
requires no maintenance. Blower operation
can and should be tested by placing a hand
over the exhaust vent. Do not rely on the
sound of the blower. A substantial amount of
air should be exhausted by the blower. Fre-
quently check the intake vents for obstructions
and proper blower operation, preferably before
each cruise.
Notice:
Should blower noise become excessive, the
source of the noise should be found and cor-
rected before operating the boat.
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE STARTING THE
GENERATOR, OPERATE THE BLOWER FOR FOUR (4) MINUTES,
OPEN THE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMPARTMENT ACCESS
HATCH, INSPECT THE FUEL SYSTEM AND CHECK FOR THE
ODOR OF GASOLINE VAPORS. ALWAYS OPERATE THE BLOWER
WHILE GENERATOR IS RUNNING. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD THIS PROCEDURE BE OVERLOOKED.
OBSTRUCTING THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL RESTRICT AIR
IN AND OUT OF THE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMPARTMENT.
THE AIR FLOW THROUGH THE AFT FORCED AIR VENT IS
IMPORTANT FOR PROPER AIR FLOW VOLUME WHILE THE
GENERATOR IS RUNNING. MAKE SURE THE AIRFLOW OUT
OF THIS VENT IS NOT OBSTRUCTED.
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