Carver 356 2004, Owner'S Manual

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3. The aft bilge starts beneath the aft stateroom floor
and runs to the stern. Access the aft bilge pump by
lifting the aft-most hatch in the aft stateroom floor.
Refer to the "Interior Hatch Locations" portion of
Section 9 for more information on bilge pump
access.
Never store anything in the bilges. Storing loose items
in the bilges could damage pumps, pipes or other
components that are essential for the proper operation
of your boat.
If you keep your boat in a climate where temperatures
can drop below freezing, make sure that all water
within the bilges is drained before you store the boat
for the winter. Water that freezes in the bilge could
cause severe damage to your boat and its compo-
nents. Refer to the "Bilges" portion of Section 8 for
more information on winterizing the bilges.
For safety and convenience, each bilge pump can be
operated either automatically or manually.
The bilge pumps remove almost, but not quite, all of the
water that collects within the bilges. If you want your
bilges to be completely dry, use a sponge and bucket to
remove the small amount of water that remains.
NOTE: Before operating your boat's bilge pumps, wipe
up any oil that may have accumulated in the bilge area.
Pumping oil overboard contributes to water pollution
and is in violation of the Federal Water Pollution Con-
trol Act. Violators are subject to a substantial penalty.
Automatic Operation
Each bilge pump is wired to its own circuit breaker on
the Bridge Breaker Panel and then routed to the batter-
ies. Incorporated into each bilge pump is a float switch.
If the pump is not already operating, the float switch
automatically turns on the appropriate bilge pump
when bilge water rises to a predetermined level. The
pumps operate in automatic mode regardless of the
Bilge Pump
Operation