SYSTEM OPERATIONS-7
The purpose of the Bilge Pump System is to remove
any water that may accumulate within the bilge area
of your yacht. Although a small amount of water in
the bilge area is expected, the water should never
be above the bilge switch. However, if water is
above the bilge switch, then the switch is not working
correctly. Make sure they are not turned off. If the
problem continues, please contact a service techni-
cian to solve the problem.
The bilge area is defi ned as the interior area of the
hull below the designed waterline. Your 33C is
equipped with two (2) bilge pumps that are capable
of pumping 1250 gallons of water per hour. The bilge
water is pumped directly overboard.
Periodic maintenance of the bilge pumps should
consist of the following:
Visually inspect each bilge pump for any debris
that may have accumulated. Remove any debris
noted.
Manually test each bilge pump by activating the
manual switches located on the AC/DC Electri-
cal Panel. Listen to each bilge pump as it is
manually activated. They should emit a quiet
“whirring” sound. If any abnormal sounds are
noted, contact your Silverton dealer for further
inspection and replacement, if necessary.
IMPORTANT: After testing each bilge pump
by turning ON the manual switches, be certain
they are turned OFF. The constant operation
of the bilge pumps will eventually discharge the
batteries.
Location of the Bilge Pumps is as follows:
FORWARD BILGE PUMP - Access to the for-
ward pump is through the hatch opening located
on the Forward Stateroom Floor.
MIDSHIP BILGE PUMP - Access to the midship
pump is through the engine room. The pump
is located in the forward section of the engine
room.
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BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
Switch
Pump
Normal operation of the bilge pumps is automatic.
Each bilge pump is equipped with a fl oat-type switch
that will automatically activate the pump when the
bilge water reaches a certain level.
The automatic switches are connected directly to the
batteries and will operate even if the battery switch
is turned OFF. Each of the bilge pumps can also be
activated manually by individual switches located on
the AC/DC Electrical Panel (See the Electrical Pages
in this section of your Owner’s Manual for the loca-
tion of the Bilge Pump Switches). The bilge pump
will operate continuously until the manual switch is
turned OFF. The battery switch must be turned ON
to operate the bilge pumps manually.
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