Carver 356 2004, Owner'S Manual, Page: 48 / 225

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Since the generator draws fuel from only one tank, the
fuel levels in the tanks may become unequal. If this
occurs, use the fuel transfer pump to pump fuel from
one tank to the other until the fuel levels are equal.
Switch this breaker "ON" to activate the pump controls.
The fuel transfer switch, on the helm instrument panel,
toggles between the port and starboard fuel tanks.
Placing the switch in the "PORT" position transfers fuel
from the starboard tank into the port tank. Placing the
switch in the "STBD" position transfers fuel from the
port tank into the starboard tank.
Fwd, Mid and Aft Bilge Pump
Don’t forget to turn the bilge pumps off. Leaving the
forward, mid or aft bilge pump on for extended periods
of time could cause excessive wear to the pump.
These breakers control the flow of electricity to the
forward, mid, and aft bilge pump controls, respectively.
These controls are located at the helm station. Switch
these breakers "ON" to activate the bilge pump controls.
Bilge Blower
Always run the bilge blowers for at least 4 minutes
before starting the boat’s engines or the generator.
These two breakers control the flow of electricity to the
bilge blower controls on the helm instrument panel.
Switch these breakers "ON" to activate the bilge blower
controls.
Before you turn on the boat’s engines or generator,
activate the bilge blowers. The blowers remove any
flammable vapors that may have accumulated in the
engine compartment, thus preventing the possibility of
an explosion when the engines or generator start.
Spare
This breaker is reserved for aftermarket accessories you
would like to install on your boat.
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A certain amount of water will
always collect in your boat's
bilge, especially in the bilge area
where the shaft logs are located.
The small amount of water that
normally accumulates is usually
not enough to activate the bilge
pumps’ automatic float switch.
While underway and on plane,
use the helm station switch to
turn your bilge pumps on manu-
ally and let them run for 30
seconds to a minute.