Robertson and caine Leopard 38, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
L38 OM 110v Rev0 (11/02/03) Page 27
14. BILGE PUMP OPERATION.
The bilge pump system is shown on the accompanying drawing L38/4.4800/867.
There are six pumps:
- One manual bilge pump in each keel sump
- One electrical bilge pump in each keel sump
- One electrical bilge pump in each engine room
The manual pumps are operated from the passageway at the base of the stairways
alongside the toilet compartments. The pump handles are stowed next to the stairways.
The electric bilge pumps are wired directly to the house batteries via float switches and
will operate whenever there is sufficient fluid in the sumps. When operating, a warning
light will come on at the helmstation and DC panel.
The electric bilge pumps in the keel sumps may be operated from the DC switch panel, in
which case the warning lights will not come on.
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE BILGES ARE OIL AND FUEL
FREE TO AVOID POLLUTION, AND THAT NO LOOSE MATERIAL IS SUCKED INTO
THE PUMP.
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