1 - Forward compartment manual bilge pump.
2 - Outlet valve of forward compartment.
3 - Grey water tank.
4 - Automatic start mechanisms of the electric bilge pump.
5 - Electric bilge pump / sump.
6 - Hull sump.
7 - Drain valve of engine bilge.
8 - Electric bilge pump / engine bilge.
9 - Rear manual bilge pump.
Each hull has the same components.
Nota : each valve in the boat is identi ed.
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4.6. Pumps, valves and sea-cocks ttings
4.6.1 . Pumps
The bilge pump system is not designed to ensure
buoyancy for the boat in case of damages.
Do not let the pump turn empty. This may cause
damages to the pumps.
The water in the bilges must be kept at a minimum.
Check visually and regularly the correct functioning
of each bilge pump.
4.6.2 . Valves, sea-cocks and drainage
DRAINAGE
WARNING
The bilge pump is not designed to control water
entering the boat through breaches in the hull.
Check regularly the correct functioning of each bilge pump.
Clean the strainers or suction pumps from any debris
which may obstruct them. If there are watertight partitions
separating the forward and aft valve points, these should
be closed under normal conditions and opened only in
order to drain o water from the main bilge.
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ATTENTION
Capacity of an electrical bilge pump: 2640 liters / hour
Capacity of a manual bilge pump: 0,9 liter / cycle or 40,5 liters / minute
OPEN
SEA-COCK
CLOSED
SEA-COCK
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