PURSUIT OS 285, Owner'S Manual

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Ventilation System
6-1
Section 6
OS 285
Ventilation System
6.1 Cabin Ventilation
A deck hatch and opening port windows pro-
vide ventilation to the cabin area.
Port Lights
Adjustable dogs secure the port lights.
Adjust the dogs so they are tight enough to
seal the windows in the closed position, but
not so tight that they are difficult to latch.
Adjust the dogs by turning the screw. The
screw increases or decreases the pressure
on each dog. Remove the screen prior to
closing the port light to ensure a water resis-
tant seal.
Deck Hatch
A variable hatch adjuster supports the deck
hatch in the open position. To close the
hatch, loosen the hatch adjuster and lower
the hatch. Secure in the closed position with
the two cam levers on the inside of the
hatch.
6.2 Windshield Ventilation
The windshield is equipped with an opening
vent panel on each side. To open the vent,
release the locking T-handle and rotate it
outboard until it locks in place. To prevent
vent glass damage, do not leave the T-han-
dle in the unlocked position.
6.3 Carbon Monoxide and
Proper Ventilation
The Safety chapter in this manual contains
important information on carbon monoxide
and the carbon monoxide detector. Read the
section entitled "Carbon Monoxide" in the
Safety chapter of this Owner's Manual.
6.4 Bilge Compartment
Ventilation
Four vents provide airflow into the bilge
compartment, located on either side of the
cockpit, under the gunwale boards. This pro-
vides adequate air movement in the bilge
compartment.
6.5 Generator Compartment
Ventilation
Your Pursuit may be equipped with the
optional generator. Regulations consider the
aft bilge area an engine compartment. The
ventilation system meets or exceeds the
requirements of the United States Coast
Guard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Forced Ventilation
Your Pursuit is equipped with a blower pro-
viding ventilation to the generator compart-
ment prior to startup, and while operating
below cruise speed. Activate the blower
using the switch on the generator panel
located in the cabin. It is good practice to
operate the blower whenever the generator
is running.
Free Air System
Vents located at the port and starboard sides
of the integrated swim platform provide air-
flow into the generator compartment. This
provides adequate air movement while oper-
ating at or near cruising speeds.
!
DANGER
Gasoline vapors can explode. Before
starting the generator, operate the
generator compartment blower for
four (4) minutes. Open the generator
access hatch, inspect the fuel system
and check the generator for the odor
of gasoline vapors prior to operating.
!
WARNING
Always operate the blower when the
generator is running, especially if the
boat is not at cruising speed. Do not
overlook this under any circum-
stances.