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8) Bilge Pump Switch
1. Bilge
A 2-position OFF/bilge rotary switch.
Turn to bilge position when a manual
operation is required (after cleaning,
storage, etc.).
Turn it to OFF when finished.
CAUTION:
Do not operate for pro-
longed time if the bilge is dry, bat-
tery drainage will occur.
The bilge pump may be operated with-
out the safety lanyard on its switch.
CAUTION:
Ensure to always turn
pump OFF when bilge is dry or be-
fore operating the engine above
idle. Bilge pump will then switch to
automatic mode.
Automatic Bilge Pump
An automatic bilge pump will evacuate
water from the bilge. A water sensor
detects the water which activates the
pump. After the water is pumped out,
the pump shuts-off automatically. This
automatic mode is working at all
times: with/without safety lanyard on
DESS post and with/without engine(s)
running.
CAUTION:
Bear in mind that when
the main battery cut-off switch is
turned OFF while craft is moored,
the bilge pump will not start if water
comes up in the bilge.
9) Bilge Air Blower Switch
A 2-position OFF/blower rotary switch.
When turned on, the blower ventilates
the engine compartment.
Using the bilge blower for a prolonged
time when the engine(s) is (are) not
running will discharge the battery.
Blower should be turned off during
boat operation.
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WARNING
Always use blower for a minimum
of 5 minutes prior to engine start-
ing then, turn it OFF above idle
speed. Use of the bilge blower
should never replace “smelling”
for gasoline vapors.
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