Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Auto Bilge Pump - Forward, Mid, and Aft
These breakers control the flow of electricity to the bilge
pumps. Each pump is activated automatically by a float
switch whenever water within the bilge rises to a prede-
termined level. These breakers must be "ON" whenever
the boat is in the water.
NOTE: Because the bilge pumps are “hard-wired” to the
breaker panel, they operate automatically regardless of
the position of the bilge pump breakers. Periodically test
each float switch by lifting the float. The pump should
turn on when the float is lifted.
Auto Sump - Forward and Aft
These breakers control the flow of electricity to the
forward and aft sump pumps. Because the sumps are
located below the boat's water line, the sump pumps are
needed to pump shower and sink waste water overboard
or into the optional grey water tank. Each sump pump
is activated automatically by a float switch whenever
water within the sump rises above a predetermined
level. Switch the Auto Sump circuit breakers "ON"
before using the showers or sinks in the heads.
NOTE: Because the condensation from the two state-
room air conditioning units drains into the sump, the
Auto Sump circuit breakers must be "ON" whenever
these two air conditioning units are on.
CO Detector
Always activate the CO detectors when the boat's
engines or generator are running. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. Refer to Section 1 of this Owner's Guide
for information on minimizing, detecting and control-
ling carbon monoxide accumulation.
Carver has installed several carbon monoxide (CO)
detectors on your boat for your safety. This breaker
must be "ON" for the CO detectors to operate.
The CO detectors monitor the air throughout the boat’s
cabin for the presence of carbon monoxide. Carbon
monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that is present
in engine and generator exhaust fumes. Carbon monox-