Flipper 600 DC, Owner'S Manual

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24. To prevent water entering the vessel
24.1 Openings in the hull and deck
24.2 Bilge pumps and drainage
The locations of the outlets/inlets and their closing valves are illustrated in section 22. Location of the
equipment. We recommend closing the valves (except for rain water drainage in the open deck space)
when the boat is left without crew.
The engine compartment hatch must be kept closed at all times when the boat is moving. If it is
necessary for you to open the hatch while in motion (e.g. because of service or repair procedures),
make sure not too much water gets into the engine compartment. In rough weather keep the doors,
portholes, ventilation hatches and lockers of the steering cabin closed.
Before leaving make sure there is no water in the bilge.
The location of the bilge pump is shown in section 22. Location of the equipment.
Check regularly that there is no debris in the bilge pump suction inlets.
It is owner’s/operator’s responsibility to see to it that there is at least one bucket or bailer in the boat
for emptying and that it is secured against disappearing.
WARNING!
If you want to keep the roof hatch open at sea, secure it with the locking mechanisms
(HT and Cabin models). If the hatch opens accidentally while the boat is in motion,
it may result in personal injury. Also secure other hatches and doors in closed
or open position.
WARNING!
The bilge pumping system is not designed for damage control (e.g. leakage due to
running aground).
CAUTION!
Check the functioning of all bilge pumps regularly. Clear pump suction inlets from
debris.
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