Meridian Yachts 580 Pilothouse, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 6: Plumbing 580 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual
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Seawater Washdown
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Always make sure the seawater
intake seacock is Open before
turning the seawater washdown
system On.
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Turn On the seawater washdown
pump switch to pressurize this
system. For the location of the
seawater washdown pump
switch, see the Component Loca-
tions section in Chapter 2 of this
Owner’s Manual.
FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD!
•
NEVER leave your yacht unattended while the seawater washdown system is running.
•
Any leak or break in this system may allow large amounts of water to flood the bilge, which
could swamp the batteries and the engines, and even sink your yacht.
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Close the intake seacock when leaving your yacht unattended for any length of time.
WARNI N G! !
SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
BEFORE turning On the seawater washdown system, make sure the intake seacock is Open.
CAUTI ON !