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Washdown Operation
To operate the washdown, open the seacock labeled Washdown located in the forward bilge.
Depress the washdown switch on the accessory switch panel. This system will now be
pressurized at the washdown faucet outlet. This faucet may be used alone or with a hose. A
hose with a spray nozzle attached may be used intermittently without turning the switch off in
the same fashion as a home yard hose with a nozzle. The washdown pump has an internal
pressurization switch that will maintain water pressure as needed until the switch is turned off
at the switch panel. The pump is mounted on the port side of the aft berth. See
for a system diagram.
Battery Select Switch
The 290 Chesapeake is equipped with three batteries and two battery select switches. Bank#1
consists of two batteries wired in parallel. Bank#2 consists of a single battery. One battery
select switch is designated for each engine, and the accessories operate from the same switch
as the starboard engine. See
“Battery Wiring with Select Switches” on page 8–36
wiring diagram.
An outboard engine should be connected to each battery select switch. Either engine may be
started with either battery bank by selecting position “1” or position “2” on the select
switches. In normal use select position “1” on the starboard switch and position “2” on the
port switch so that both battery banks will charge simultaneously with the engines running.
Stereo
The stereo is a marine AM/FM receiver with an integrated iPod®/iPhone dock and a
Bluetooth® adapter. A Sirius satellite radio tuner and antenna may be installed in lieu of the
Bluetooth® adapter upon request. It is located inside the cabin with two speakers in the
forward cabin area, two in the helm and two in the cockpit. There is an amplifier that operates
the two speakers in the cockpit and is located beside the fuse block in the helm. The unit can
be remotely operated with the touch pad mounted at the helm station. Refer to the stereo’s
Operation and Maintenance manual in your Owner’s Packet for specific instructions on using
this unit. See
“Stereo System Layout” on page 8–26
for a layout diagram.
C A U T I O N
Never turn the battery select switch to the “off” position with an engine (including generators)
running as this could damage the engine charging system or the control panel.
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