Albemarle 288 EXPRESS FISHERMAN, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 8:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
8.1 Cabin Ventilation
Ventilation to the cabin area is provided by a deck hatch
and a 12-volt exhaust blower in the head compartment that
provides forced ventilation to that area whenever the blower
is activated by the switch on the head compartment wall.
Deck Hatch
The deck hatch is supported in the open position by two
adjustable hatch adjusters. It is secured in the closed position
by two cam levers on the inside of the hatch. To open the
hatch, rotate each cam lever to the open position. Raise the
hatch and secure it by tightening the hatch adjusters. To close
the hatch, loosen the hatch adjusters and lower the hatch.
Secure in the closed position with the two cam levers and
slide locks.
The cam levers can secure the hatch in two positions, the vent
position and fully closed. The hatch is secured in the vent
position by opening hatch slightly until the cam levers align
with the notch in the hatch frame just above the fully closed,
watertight position. With the cam levers secured in this
position, the hatch will be open just enough to let air circulate
into the cabin. Always secure the hatch in the water tight
position when leaving the boat unattended or when running
offshore.
When the hatch is open, a removable screen can be installed
in the hatch trim ring to prevent insects from entering the
cabin. The screen is secured in place by four twist locks. The
screen must be removed to access the cam levers to open or
close the hatch.
8.2 Windshield Ventilation
Ventilation through the windshield is provided by a vent panel
on each side of the windshield.
The side vents are opened manually by a cam lock on each
vent. To open the vent, pull the T-handle on the cam lock.
Then push the handle outboard until it locks in the full open
position. Close the panel by pulling the T-handle inboard until
it locks in the closed position. To prevent damage to the vent
glass, do not leave the cam locks in the unlocked position.
Deck Hatch
Windshield Side Vent
Deck Hatch Inside Cabin