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Electric bilge pumps
- The bilge pumps are powered by DC.
- Location of the electric bilge pumps: Ref 3.
The electric bilge pump switch is situated inside the wheelhouse (Ref 4).
- The electric bilge pump must only be used to discharge stagnant water at the bottom of the
bilge. It must not be used to pump out any oil-based products (petrol, oil) or inflammable liquids.
Operation:
I- Turn on the battery switches.
II- Switch on the bilge pump (Ref 4).
If the boat is equipped with an automatic bilge pump, the switch has an always-on position.
Bilge pump no. 3 (Engine compartment) is connected directly to the batteries.