Leopard Catamarans 40 - Bilge Pump Operation

60 | 2-14 BilgePumpOperation
2-14 BILGEPUMPOPERATION
ThebilgepumpsystemisshownondrawingB1 TCF-031 Bilge System Schematic
Therearesixpumps:
-Onemanualbilgepumpineachkeelsump
-Oneelectricalbilgepumpineachkeelsump
-Oneelectricalbilgepumpineachengineroom
The manual pumps are operated from the passageway at the base of the stairways
alongsidethetoiletcompartmentslocatednexttothecompanionwaystairwaysoneither
side of the vessel.The pump handles are an integral part of the pump.The electric
bilgepumpsarewireddirectlytothehousebatteriesviaoatswitcheswhichwilloperate
wheneverthereissufcientuidinthesumpstoactuateheoatswitch.Whenoperating,
awarninglightwillcomeonatthehelmstationandDCpanel.Thehighwaterbilgealarm
oatswitchesarelocatedineachcompanionwaysumpapproximatelylevelwiththetop
oftheautomaticbilgepumptheywilloperateanaudiblealarmattheDCpanelifthebilge
waterlevelreachesthem.Theelectricbilgepumpsinthekeelsumpsmaybemanually
overridden&operatedfromtheDCswitchpanel,inwhichcasethewarninglightswillnot
comeon.
ElectricBilgePump
Warning Lights
WARNING
Care should be taken to ensure that the bilges are oil and fuel free to avoid pollution.
The area around the bilge pump intakes should be kept clean and free of loose
material and debris that could get sucked into the pump. The proper operation
of the bilge pumps is vital and failure to maintain them in full operating condition
could jeopardise the safety of the vessel in an emergency