Albemarle 288 EXPRESS FISHERMAN, Owner'S Manual

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Monitor waste level in the tank as it is pumped out and
immediately turn the breaker off when pumping is complete.
Note: The macerator discharge pump can only be
run dry for a couple of seconds. Allowing the
macerator pump to run after the holding tank is
empty will cause damage to the pump.
IN MANY AREAS IT IS ILLEGAL TO PUMP HEAD
WASTE DIRECTLY OVERBOARD. VIOLATION OF
THESE POLLUTION LAWS CAN RESULT IN FINES
OR IMPRISONMENT. ALWAYS KNOW THE LAW FOR
THE AREAS IN WHICH YOU BOAT. NEVER DUMP
HEAD OR HOLDING TANK WASTE OVERBOARD
ILLEGALLY.
Maintenance
The head should be cleaned and inspected for leaks regularly.
The holding tank should be pumped out and flushed as needed.
Periodically add chemical to the head and holding tank to
help control odor and to chemically break down the waste.
The macerator pump should be sprayed with a metal protector
periodically to reduce corrosion. See the head manufacturer
owner’s manual for additional operating and maintenance
information.
Note: The head system must be properly winterized
before winter lay-up.
10.2 Galley
Cabinet Door and Drawer Latches
Most cabinet doors and drawers in the cabin are secured
in the closed position with special latches that are flush to
door or drawer when latched. To open, press and release the
knob. The knob will pop out one inch, releasing the locking
mechanism and providing a means to pull the door or drawer
open. To close, make sure the door is completely closed
and push the knob in. The knob will stay in and the locking
mechanism will be activated.
Galley and Sink
The galley is equipped with storage, a fresh water sink with
hot and cold faucets and a GFI outlet. Water is supplied to
the sink by a 12-volt pump located in the port stern bilge.
When activated by the Water Pressure breaker in the cabin
DC panel, the water system will operate much like the water
system in a home. An automatic pressure sensor keeps the
system pressurized. The sink drains overboard through the
cabin drain system. See the Fresh Water System chapter for
more information on operating the fresh water system.
The galley counter top is made of a solid surface material and
there is a microwave mounted in the cabinet above the galley.
Galley
Head Switch Panel
Cabinet Drawer and Door Latches
There are storage cabinets located above and below the sink.
Daylight and fresh air is provided to this area by the cabin
door and the hatch above the V-berth. Additional lighting is
provided by overhead lights that are controlled by an ON/
OFF switch located near the cabin door.