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Equipment Operation
BILGE/SUMP
Bilge Overview
The bilge often referred to as the sump houses many of
the equipment packages including the engines, batteries,
and the onboard systems.
An introduction to the equipment will be discussed. For
more specific information, refer to the manufacturer’s
manual located in the owner’s pouch. See the mainte-
nance chapter for additional information.
Engine
The engine affords easy access by lifting the hatch. Be-
fore each outing check the bilge for loose fasteners, ex-
haust and fluid leaks, corroded hardware and perform a
fume sniff test besides running the bilge blower.
Refer to the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for more spe-
cific information located in the owner’s document pouch.
Batteries
Batteries for your vessel feature wet type cells and are
known as Group 31 type in the battery world. All batter-
ies require periodic inspection and maintenance.
The electrolyte and terminals need to be checked for loose-
ness and corrosion. See the maintenance section for ad-
ditional detailed information.
Bilge Pump & Float Switch
The bilge pump and automatic float are located in the
sump. This vessel type uses aft/forward bilge pump sys-
tems. The pump grates should be checked periodically
for debris. If an icon lights up on the bilge pump dash
switch, the automatic side of the bilge pump is activated.
Investigate the cause of the problem immediately since
using the pump(s) continuously could run down the bat-
teries and may be a sign of a more serious situation.
!
AVOID POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY
DUE TO MOVING PARTS!
DO NOT ACCESS THE BILGE (SUMP)
WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
!
AVOID POSSIBLE EYE DAMAGE AND SKIN
BURNS! WEAR GOGGLES & RUBBER
GLOVES WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, CLOTHING OR
EYES. IN CASE OF CONTACT,
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. IF SWALLOWED, DRINK LARGE
QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK.
FOLLOW WITH MILK OF MAGNESIA, BEATEN
EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY!
!
AVOID EXPLOSION OR FIRE
FROM HYDROGEN GAS PRODUCED
BY BATTERY CHARGING!
NEVER SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN
FLAME IN THE SUMP
OR AROUND BATTERIES.
AVOID PRODUCING ANY SPARKS IN
THE VICINITY OF BATTERIES. AVOID
TOOLS WHICH MAY COME IN CONTACT
WITH BATTERY POSTS & METALLIC
OBJECTS IN THE SUMP.
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