4D: Bilge Pumps & High Water Alarm
The boat has three bilge pumps, one
in each bilge area. There is a circuit breaker
for each pump on the main DC breaker
panel, right row, 10
th
, 11
th
and 12
th
from the
top. When these breakers are “On”, the
pumps are in the “automatic” mode,
controlled by their float switches. To run the
pumps manually, use the “Manual Bilge
Pump Control” switches on the switch panel.
When set to “Manual”, the pump is running
without regard to the float switch. This is used by the operator to check the bilges, to drain
water below the range of the float switch, and to bypass the switch in case it is defective.
There is also a “high water alarm” on the safety panel (see below).
If a float switch fails and runs the pump continuously, you can turn it off by using the
breaker.
If you turn off the breaker, check that pump’s bilge frequently.
Note the warning lights for the High Water Alarm System. The alarm will sound and the
lights will warn if water is higher than any of the bilge pump float switches.
Section 4E: Dinghy, Davit & Outboard 4.4
