Chaparral 2012 SSi, Operator'S Manual

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equipment. Have portable Extinguishers readily available. Do not
breathe fumes or vapors caused by fire.
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
Note: All models come equipped with an automatic bilge pump
that will activate when water accumulates in the bilge. There is
also a switch at the helm for manual activation.
The electric bilge pump 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.
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.
BILGE BLOWER
The bilge blower, controlled by a switch at the helm, evacuates
fumes out of 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.
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 white, one red
(port), and one green (starboard) light. Check running lights periodi-
cally for proper operation. Check them before heading out after dusk.
There are various running light combinations for the types of ves-
sels you may encounter while boating. You should learn to identify
what these combinations are and the type of vessel they are associ-
ated with. Chaparral recommends participation in a “safe boating”
course to learn more about the various light combinations.
The running/navigation lights are controlled at the helm station
by a three position rocker switch. This allows for selection of
the mast (white) light ON when anchored or moored, or to have
the mast (white), port (red) and starboard (green) lights all ON
while underway.
DOCKING LIGHTS
Docking lights are available on select models. Halogen docking
lights are used for safe night time docking, and are glare-free
because they mount below the deckline. If your boat is equipped
4-4
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury
to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy, read
ALL instructions before using the microwave oven. Be sure to
secure turntable while underway to prevent damage to the unit.
WARNING
IN CASE OF FIRE DO NOT OPEN ENGINE
BOX OR COMPARTMENT. SHUT DOWN ENGINE,
GENERATOR, AND BLOWERS, CONTINUOUSLY
DISCHARGE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF AGENT
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER THROUGH
PORT IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT OPEN ENGINE BOX