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580 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing
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Autofloat Switches
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The automatic bilge pumps use float (autofloat)
switches to automatically turn On the pumps whenever
water rises to a preset level in the bilge.
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The autofloat switches are normally mounted next to
the bilge pumps they control.
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The autofloat switches should be tested often for proper
operation as follows.
To test a float switch:
1. Turn On the float switch by twisting the white plastic
knob 1/4 turn.
2. The bilge pump should turn On.
3. If twisting the knob does not turn the pump On, check
the circuit breaker on the battery management panel.
4. If the circuit breaker is On, but the pump still does
not work, it may indicate a bad switch or possibly a
low battery.
5. Release the knob to lower the float and return the float switch to auto mode.
AUTOFLOAT
KNOBS
SWITCH
When the test is completed on each float switch, you MUST push the test button all the way
down to the auto position to return the switch to auto mode!
C AU T I O N !
!