Everglades 455 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Drainage Systems
9.4 Bilge Drainage
The bilge pumps are activated both manually by
switches in the helm switch panels and automati-
cally by switches near each pump in the bilge. The
automatic switches remain activated when the
battery switches are off and the house batteries
are connected. All bilge pumps pump water out
of thru-hull fittings located above the waterline
in the hull.
Notice:
See Electrical Systems for additional infor-
mation on bilge pump operation.
Bilge High Water Alarm
An additional automatic switch will sound an alarm
if the bilge water level rises above the normal
operating range of the bilge pump automatic
switches. The alarm switch is connected to the
batteries. It remains activated when the battery
switches are off and the batteries are connected.
When the boat is out of the water the bilge can be
drained by a garboard drain located in the transom
near the bottom of the hull. The plug should be
removed whenever the boat is hauled out of the
water and installed just prior to launching. It is
important to check the drain plug regularly to
make sure it is tight.
CAUTION
A LOOSE DRAIN PLUG WILL ALLOW SEAWATER TO ENTER
THE BILGE AND COULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO TAKE ON
ENOUGH WATER TO DAMAGE EQUIPMENT OR ENDANGER
THE CREW. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE
DRAIN PLUG FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY
TIGHTENED.
Important:
Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thoroughly
removed and properly disposed of before op-
erating the bilge pump. The discharge of oil
from the bilge is illegal and subject to a fine.
CAUTION
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY WASTE
INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED
STATES OR THE WATERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS ZONE IF
SUCH DISCHARGE CAUSES A FILM OR SHEEN UPON OR
A 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
OF $10,000.
Aft Bilge Pumps & Automatic Switches
Typical High Water Alarm Automatic Switch & Test Recesses