Chaparral 2009 Signature 250, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Allow agent to fill entire engine compartment for at least 15 minutes.
Hot metals or fuel can also begin cooling during this time.
Cautiously inspect compartment for cause of fire and damage to
equipment. Have portable extinguishers readily available. Do not
breathe fire fumes or vapors.
Note: See the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for detailed
information about safety precautions and procedures for oper-
ating and maintaining the fire extinguishing system. The
manual is in your owner’s packet.
BILGE PUMP
The automatic electric bilge pump(s) removes water from the bilge
area. If the pump motor runs but does not remove any water, the
pump may be clogged. If there is no visible debris clogging the
pump and water is still not being removed, check the discharge
hose for kinks or obstruction. The bilge pump can also be operated
in a manual mode by the switches on the main electrical panel.
Note: The Federal Water Pollution Act prohibits the discharge
of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable waters and con-
tiguous zones of the United States if such discharge causes a
film or sheen upon, or discoloration of, the surface of the
water, or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of
the water. Violators are subject to a penalty.
High Water Alarm
Some models may be equipped with a high water bilge alarm. A
buzzer located inside the dash will sound if the accumulated engine
compartment bilge water level is higher than normal.
BILGE BLOWER
The bilge blower, controlled by a switch at the helm, evacuates
fumes from the engine compartment while bringing fresh air in
through the deck vents. Make sure all fumes are evacuated from the
engine compartment prior to starting the engine. The bilge blower
must be running before and when you start the engine and while
operating your boat below cruising speed.
UNDERWATER LIGHTS
Underwater lights provide boating enthusiasts with the latest
enhancement for their boat, insuring a memorable experience and
creating a unique signature visible from shore or other boats. If your
boat is equipped with LED underwater lights, they are powered by a
toggle switch at the helm.
It is the boat owner’s responsibility to manage battery voltage while
using this feature, to ensure battery(s) are not drained to a point
where engine will not start.
Refer to owner's manual packet for instructions and warranty information
RUNNING AND NAVIGATION LIGHTS
If you operate your boat at night, the law requires you to turn your
boat’s running lights ON. Your Chaparral boat has one mast or tran-
som light (white), one red (port), and one green (starboard) light.
Check running lights periodically for proper operation. Check them
before heading out after dusk.
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WARNING: Never assume that operating the blower removes
all explosive fumes from engine compartment. If you smell any
fuel, immediately stop engine and turn off all electrical compo-
nents. Extinguish all smoking materials. Determine source of
smell immediately.