Albemarle 290 EXPRESS FISHERMAN, Owner'S Manual

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The raw water washdown system is equipped with a sea
strainer on the intake side of the pump. This should be
checked frequently and cleaned as necessary.
The Washdown Pump Connector
The wash down hose connection is located in the rear of the
cockpit and uses a standard garden hose. It is equipped with
a valve that allows the flow of water to be turned on or off at
the hose connection.
ALWAYS TURN THE RAW WATER WASHDOWN
SWITCH TO THE “OFF” POSITION WHEN LEAVING
THE bOAT UNATTENDED.
6.3 Livewell
Sea water is provided to the livewell pump by a thru-hull
fitting. This pump is designed to carry a constant flow of
water to the livewell. There is a sea strainer on the intake side
of the pump located in the engine compartment bilge. This
should be checked frequently and cleaned as necessary. The
pump is activated by the Livewell breaker in the DC panel
and the Baitwell switch in the helm switch panel.
An overflow tube in the drain fitting automatically controls
the water level in the livewell. Always turn the pump off
when the livewell is not in use.
To fill the livewell, insert the overflow tube into the drain
fitting at the bottom of the livewell. Make sure the valve at
the intake thru‑hull fitting is open and activate the Livewell
breaker and Baitwell switch. When the water level reaches
the overflow, it will begin to circulate.
To drain the livewell, turn off the pump and pull out the
overflow tube in the drain fitting at the bottom of the livewell.
When the livewell has completely drained, use the washdown
hose to flush the livewell and drain of debris.
Note: Do not use the livewell as a dry storage area when
it is not in use. Sea water could accidently be
delivered to the livewell from the thru-hull fitting
and damage equipment stored there.
6.4 Air Conditioning
The air conditioner is sea water cooled. A 120-volt centrifugal
raw water pump supplies sea water that cools the condensing
unit as it circulates through the system and is discharged
overboard. The AC pump for the air conditioner is located
below the water line in the forward bilge compartment and is
automatically activated whenever the air conditioning system
is operating.
Livewell and Standpipe
Livewell and Washdown Pump Thru-Hull Valve Aft of Starboard Engine
Air Conditioning Raw Water Pump