Everglades 455 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Ventilation System
10.4 Bilge & Aft systems
compartment Ventilation
Ventilation to the bilge and aft systems com-
partment is provided by vents located on each
side of the cockpit liner, below the gunnels. The
ventilation system consists of intake ducts, ex-
haust ducts and an exhaust blower. The system
is designed to meet or exceed the requirements
of the United States Coast Guard in effect at the
time of manufacture to remove fuel vapors and
excess heat from the aft systems compartment
while the generator is operating. Additionally, the
vents provide air circulation to reduce odors and
mildew. Make sure to keep these vents clear and
unobstructed.
Free Air System
A flow of air that circulates in and out of the bilge
and aft systems compartment is provided by the
vents located on either side of the cockpit. The
pressure differential created at the vents as the
wind passes over the cockpit provides adequate
air movement while operating at or near cruise
speeds.
Forced Ventilation
Your boat is equipped with an electric blower that
provides forced ventilation to the aft systems com-
partment prior to generator start up and while it is
operating. The in-line blower is activated by the
Blower switch in the cabin AC panel and is located
in the vent hose near the generator. Refer to the
Electrical Systems chapter for more information
on generator and blower operation.
10.5 Maintenance
• Periodically lubricate all hinges and latch as-
semblies with a light oil.
• Periodically clean and coat gasket materials
with silicone to help keep them pliable.
• The opening port window is made of acrylic
plastic glass. Acrylic glass scratches easily.
Never use a dry cloth or glass cleaning solu-
tions on acrylic glass. Use a soft cloth and
mild soap and water for routine cleaning.
Solvents and products containing ammonia
can permanently damage acrylic glass. Please
refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter for
more information on the proper maintenance
for acrylic plastic glass.
Typical Free Air Vent Below Gunnels in Cockpit
Bilge Blower Switch
• Keep the windshield slide tracks clean. Peri-
odically coating the tracks with silicone spray
will reduce friction and keep the windshield
sliding smoothly.
• Check the oil level in the windshield hydraulic
pump Reservoir frequently. Use only hydraulic
oil meeting the pump manufacturer’s specifica -
tions when adding oil. Refer to the pump manu-
facturer’s operating and information manual for
information on the operation and maintenance
of the hydraulic system and oil specifications.