BENETEAU FIRST 35, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
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B
ILGE PUMP SYSTE M
P
ROCE DURE TO F OLLOW IN CASE OF WATE R LE AKAGE
- Switch on power to the electric bilge pumps.
- If necessary activate the manual pump.
- Identify the source of the leak by tasting the water and decide on the relevant action to be taken:
•freshwater = watertank leak.
•seawater = breach of hull.
E
LE CTRIC BILGE PUMP
You can energize the electric bilge pump from the electrical panel.
On the electrical panel - three possible positions : OFF / Automatic / Mechanically operated.
In the automatic position each pump is set off automatically by a trip switch located in the sump area or in the bottom of the hull.
M
ANUAL BILGE PUMP
The manual bilge pump is located in the cockpit behind the rudder wheel to port.
The control arm of the pump shall be kept accessible whatever the circumstances.
Lay out of: Plumbing board Activator
W
ARNING
-The bilge pump system is not designed to
provide buoyancy to the boat in case of
damage.
-The bilge pump system is designed to drive out
the water being either sea spray or leaks but
absolutely not the water coming through a hole
in the hull, this hole being the result of a
damage.
-Do not let the pumps run while dry, this may
cause them damage.
-The water in the bilge shall be kept at its
minimum.
-At regular intervals visually check the operation
of each bilge pump.