Mainship 40 Trawler Single, Operator'S Manual

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Mainship 40 Trawler Single & Twin • DC Electric Systems
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er sump can be found on the Battery Switch Panel.
7.2.14 Windlass
Your Mainship 40 Trawler may be equipped with an
optional windlass. It receives its power from the DC elec-
trical system. The windlass offers you the ability to raise
and lower your anchor from the helm station.
There is also a circuit breaker at the battery switch panel.
The windlass can be operated from the helm station
or from the bow. See manufacturer’s owner’s manual
about the proper and safe operating procedures. See
Fig. 7.12
Figure 7.12 Windlass Controls
7.2.15 Windshield Wipers
There are three separate wiper motors on your boat. All
are supplied with power on one circuit, switched at the
helm.
Wiper Blades should be replaced as needed, carefully
inspect blades on each outing and replace as needed to
prevent scratching of your windshield.
7.2.16 Gauges and Electronics Package
The “Electronics Package” is an option, and there are
a few different configurations available, so be sure and
refer to your Owner’s Manual Packet for any documenta-
tion about these components.
The power for the electronics and gauges come from the
helm station and the breakers for those components are
on the helm station. For more information concerning
gauges, refer to the Engines and Transmissions Section
of this manual.
7.3 Operations and Maintenance
7.3.1 To operate the 12 Volt DC System:
1.Switch the main battery switch in the cockpit ON.
2. Switch on relevant breakers at battery switch.
3. Switch the DC main circuit breaker at electrical panel
to ON.
4. Switch on relevant breakers at the DC Panel.
Note: Always switch circuit breakers off when you leave
your boat unattended.
7.3.2 To manually operate your bilge pumps:
Note: The power to the MDP does not need to be ener-
gized in order to manually operate your bilge pumps.
1. Locate the bilge pump switches at the MDP and switch
them to the manual position.
2. Another procedure to be used in extreme circum-
stances involves locating the float switch, and manually
rotating the float handle on the side of the float switch
to simulate the float switch being underwater. This will
energize the pump and the pump will operate.
7.3.3 To operate the macerator pump:
Important: U.S. Coast Guard regulations require that
boats have a sanitation system on board to control
pollution. Waste is to be stored in a holding tank or
other device so it can be properly disposed of at a shore
facility. Discharging this waste overboard in U.S. lakes,
rivers, bays and sounds and within 3 miles of shore in
international waters is prohibited. Check with the Coast
Guard regarding regulations in your area.
1. Power up the DC panel as described in this section.
2. Open the seacock valve located under the steps to
salon.
3. Switch the MACERATOR breaker switch at the DC
main electrical control panel to ON.
4. Allow the macerator to run until the holding tank is
empty, but no longer. Running the macerator when