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Deck drain covers should be secured prior to boat operation.
Covers will snap into place at two points on the underside of
the cover. They are located on the deck in the aft entryway on
the floor.
The sea strainer should be checked before each outing. See
the Care and Maintenance section of this Owner’s Manual for
details on how to properly inspect it. As equipped, the strainer
operates automatically and does not require a switch or gauge
to monitor. Regular maintenance however is important.
SPECIAL NOTE: Because the bilge pump operates even when
the boat is shut OFF to prevent excessive water on board, if the
pump runs fairly frequently, which causes the battery(ies) to fully
discharge. This may be a signal that the boat is either taking on too
much water from a leak or that the boat is being left in the water for
periods that are too long. Anytime the battery is low or discharged,
properly recharge it prior to operation.
Bilge pumps will not operate in either the manual or
automatic mode if the batteries are fully discharged. This
condition may allow excessive water in the hull, which can
damage or sink the boat. Make frequent checks of the battery
charge and bilge pump function when the boats are moored
and exposed to the elements.
Troubleshooting
The bilge system is among the most important systems in the
boat. Attention should always be paid to proper operation.
• If the boat does not automatically pump water out of the
system or when turned ON, check the breakers.
• When there is evidence of water in the bilge, turn the
pumps on manually using the on-screen button. Follow the
instructions above and do not leave the switch turned to
manual after water is evacuated.
• If the bilge pump(s) still does not work when turned to
manual, check the circuit breaker panel to ensure that
electricity is moving between the switch and the pump. If the
circuit breaker, which is marked, has tripped, reset it to ON.
• If the bilge pump(s) still does not work, it may be evidence
of debris in the system or failure of the pump’s impeller.
Should an impeller fail in a bilge pump, it must be
completely replaced by your authorized Aviara dealer. This
is a serious concern. The bilge system keeps the boat from
filling with excess water that may cause imbalance in the
boat’s trim. Under the worst possible conditions, the boat
can sink. If the system fails while on a body of water, return
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