PURSUIT C238, Owner'S Manual

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Plumbing System
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Section 5
C238
Automatic Bilge Pump Switch
Inspect the bilge area frequently for evi-
dence of excessive water. Continuous oper-
ation of the bilge pump can mean there is
excess water in the bilge. Test the bilge
pump at regular intervals. Debris can also
prevent the pump from operating or make it
operate continuously. Make sure no debris is
blocking the bilge pump float.
Bilge pumps and bilge pumping systems are
not designed for damage control.
Continuous operation of the bilge can mean
a leak or a drain plug is installed incorrectly;
make sure all drain plugs are installed.
Excess water in the bilge area will adversely
affect the handling and maneuverability of
the boat and can cause personal injury. DO
NOT allow the bilge pump to operate after all
the water has been cleared from the bilge
area. Damage to the pump will occur.
The bilge pump system consists of a pump
and automatic float switch. The float switch
activates the pump whenever the bilge water
level rises.
Current is supplied to the automatic float
switches whenever the batteries are con-
nected. The bilge pump switch at the helm is
supplied current when the 2 (“number" 2),
battery switch is in the "ON" position. The
breaker for the manual switch located in a
switch panel in the cockpit.
Activate the manual bilge pump briefly each
time the boat is used to ensure pumps are
operating properly. The automatic bilge
pump is activated by a sensor switch (black
dot) located on the pump housing. This sen-
sor activates the pump when water reaches
the pre-set height. Refer to the Water Witch
manufacturer's information under "Plumb-
ing" for more information.
When the boat is out of the water, the bilge
can be drained by a thru-hull drain located in
the transom, near the bottom of the hull. It is
important to check the drain plug regularly to
make sure it is tight.
A loose drain plug will allow sea water to
enter the bilge and cause the boat to sink.
Check the drain plug frequently to make
sure it is secure.
Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thor-
oughly removed and properly disposed of
before operating the bilge pump. The dis-
charge of oil from the bilge is illegal and sub-
ject to fine.
Exterior Drains
Your Pursuit has two scupper drains located
in the rear of the cockpit. The drain rails for
the compartments drain overboard by grav-
ity.
The forward compartments drains by gravity
through a seacock which is accessed
through the aft hatch in the head compart-
ment. The seacock should normally be in the
open position and closed only in the case of
an emergency.)
NOTICE
The federal water pollution control act
prohibits the discharge of oil or oily
waste into or upon the navigable
waters of the United States or the
waters of the contiguous zone if such
discharge causes a film or sheen
upon, or a discoloration of the surface
of the water, or causes a sludge or
emulsion beneath the surface of the
water. Violators are subject to a pen-
alty of $10,000.