Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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5.8.2 Pre-Start Checklist
1. Read and understand this Owner’s Guide and all OEM information.
2. Check both fuel gauges to verify that you have sufficient fuel for your
trip.
3. Inspect the engine room:
a. Sniff for fuel vapor.
b. Check the bilge water level.
c. Check for oil in the bilge.
d. Check the crank case oil level in each engine.
e. Make an overall inspection of the engine room to look for signs of
potential problems.
f. Follow all maintenance instructions as detailed in Section 7 .
4. Turn both engine battery and the “house” battery master disconnect
switches to the “ON” position.
5. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch the Main - One and Main - Two
circuit breakers “ON.”
Verify that all of the safety circuit breakers on the panel are “ON.”
If needed, switch “ON” the Windlass and Manual Sump circuit break-
ers.
6. On the DC Control Center, switch the Systems DC Main circuit breaker
“ON,” then switch the four Bilge Blower circuit breakers “ON.”
Also switch “ON” any other circuit breakers for equipment you may
need.
7. Turn the bilge blowers “ON” using the blower switch at the helm or on
the DC Control Center.
Make sure the bilge blowers are operating properly by feeling for air
being blown from the bilge vents. These vents are located just aft of the
salon windows, above either side deck stairway.
Operate the blowers for at least 4 minutes and until the engine room is
free of any fuel vapor before starting the engines.
8. Verify that all safety gear is onboard and in proper operating condition.
Make sure your boat carries all safety equipment required by Federal,
State and local regulations.
9. Verify that you have an adequate supply of fresh water.