Lagoon 42, User Manual

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WATER SYSTEMS
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WATER SYSTEMS
n 6.2 Grey waters
The grey waters (sink, washbasins) directly flow out via sea-cocks
with valves.
Please note: a valve is closed when its handle is perpendicular to the
hose and it is open when its handle is in line with the hose.
Grey waters coming from the showers are emptied through pumps
located in the port and starboard bathroom cabinets.
The pumps are switched on from the 12 V domestic circuit.
In order to empty the showers, use the pump switch located on the
wet room cupboard.
n 6.1 Bilge pump system
A main sump is under the floorboard of each hull.
The fore and aft compartments are linked to these sumps by a bilge
pipe and a valve (access under the floorboards).
Each well is emptied by two bilge pumps:
- A manual cockpit pump.
- An electric pump with manual and automatic release (electrical panel
switch) located in the well.
LAGOON 42
RECOMMENDATION
Regularly check the valves and sea-cocks for proper
operation and watertightness.
Regularly make sure the filters and strainers on the
draining system are clean.
WARNING
The bilge pump system is not designed to provide
buoyancy to the boat in case of damage.
The bilge pump system is designed to drive out the
water being either sea spray or leaks but absolutely
not the water coming through a hole in the hull, this
hole being the result of a damage.
RECOMMENDATION
Always keep the bilge pumps switched on the
automatic mode with alarm.
We advise you to test the bilge pumps every time you
put out to sea.
RECOMMENDATION
When mooring in a harbour, if possible, use the
sanitary facilities provided by the port authority.
In some harbours or countries, wastewater disposal
is forbidden. You will then have to use the waste
tank.