Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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months or twice a season. Refer to the "Deck Plates"
portion of Section 9 for the exact location of the vents.
Keeping the bilges clean is important. A dirty bilge
leads to clogged bilge pumps and unpleasant odors in
the cabin. Keeping the bilges dry helps reduce moisture
in the cabin.
1. Periodically inspect and clean each bilge pump’s
strainer. The strainers prevent dirt and debris from
clogging the bilge pump intakes. The bilge pumps
are located beneatch hatches in the galley, salon,
and aft stateroom. Refer to the "Interior Hatches"
portion of Section 9 for the location of these
hatches.
2. Frequently check the operation of each bilge pump
float switch to ensure that it is operating properly.
Clean the float switch so that it can move freely.
3. Clean the bilge pumps twice a season by wiping any
dirt or oil from their exterior surfaces.
4. Remove any oil, dirt or debris from the bilges. Treat
the bilges with a commercial bilge cleaner twice a
season. Bilge cleaners are available from your
Carver Dealer.
Unlike the other systems in your boat, the sanitation
system requires ongoing maintenance to avoid prob-
lems.
Always use sanitation system deodorizer. Use the brand
recommended by your Carver Dealer. Your boat's sani-
tation system is not like the toilet and sewer in a home.
Do not flush any items down the toilet that the toilet
was not designed to accommodate. Refer to the OEM
information for details on maintaining the toilets.
Empty the waste tanks often and when you know the
boat will not be used for an extended period. Each time
you empty the waste tanks, flush them with fresh
water. This helps remove any remaining waste from the
tanks.
Sanitation System
Bilge System