Boston Whaler 20 Justice Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Section 5 Electrical Systems
The bilge pump is controlled by a two-position rocker
switch. The AUTO switch position supplies power to a
mechanical float switch so water is pumped anytime it
is detected.
The rocker switch has a red LED indicator that will be
lighted anytime the bilge pump is running.
The MANUAL switch position provides power directly
to the bilge pump. When the rocker switch is in the
MANUAL position, the bilge pump will run even if
there is no water in the bilge.
The rocker switch has a red LED indicator that will be
lighted anytime the bilge pump is running.
Turning the house battery OFF-ON switch to the OFF
position at the end of your mission will cut power to all
of the helm station switch panel circuits except the
bilge pump system .
See Wire Color Chart in this section for wire colors.
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CAUTION
Keep the bilge pump switch in the AUTO
position anytime the bilge drain plug is in place,
whether the boat is in the water or on a trailer.
Keeping the switch in the AUTO position allows
the system to sense rainwater or melting snow
that might accumulate in the bilge.
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CAUTION
The bilge pump will be damaged if it is run
continuously when no water is in the bilge.