BENETEAU Excess 15, Owner'S Manual

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Bilge and Drainage Pumps
The EXCESS 15 bilge system consists of:
- Two electric bilge pumps on the central sumps at keel level.
- Two manual bilge pumps on the central sumps at keel level.
- Drainage management of the engine hold and front
compartments is ensured via pipes equipped with valves at
the sumps.
The chain locker is a watertight zone sealed off from the
boat. It is accessible by an emergency panel to be kept closed
except for work on the chain.
It is emptied via two scuppers above the waterline under
normal conditions.
Using the manual bilge pumps (Item 1):
The manual bilge pumps are activated from the port and
starboard sides of the cockpit.
The pumping lever must be stored at its intended location
under the cockpit port hood.
Operating the electric bilge pumps:
The electric bilge pumps are operated via the electrical
panel in the companionway to the starboard float,
For each of the two electric pumps, on the electrical panel:
- Press the switches to activate their forced operation.
- An audible signal sounds when the high level sensor is
reached (on the main panel and on the starboard helm
console).
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