Silverton 33C, Owner'S Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-73
The SeaKey Satellite Communication System is in-
stalled on your yacht at the factory. It is comprised
of the following items:
High Water Alarm Switch
SatCom Sending Unit
Display Control Unit
Your SeaKey System always has battery power to
it. This is a major advantage over the VHF Radio,
which may be accidentally turned off.
HIGH WATER ALARM SWITCH
Access to the High Water Alarm Switch is through the
access panel in the
fl oor of the Salon. The Switch
is in the forward part of the Engine Room. Please
be aware this Alarm Switch is about 5” higher than
the normal operating bilge switches that are installed
on your yacht by Silverton. Please also be advised
that the switch is only in the mid compartment. Other
compartments could
fl ood fi rst and the switch would
not be activated. The switch will only be activated
when the normal operating Bilge Pumps have failed
and cannot handle the incoming water
fl ow.
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SatCom SENDING UNIT
The SatCom Sending Unit is installed under the
fl ybridge on your yacht. This unit sends out a low
frequency signal to the satellite, which in turn sends
the signal to the receiving location. You must know
the location of the Sending Unit. If anyone is stand-
ing in front of the Sending Unit, they could block the
signal from going to the satellite (Refer to the SeaKey
Owner’s Guide for more information).
DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL
The Control Panel has many functions. Refer to the
SeaKey Owner’s Guide to understand all the impor-
tant features of the control panel.
Your SeaKey System draws its’ power from the bat-
teries in your yacht. If the batteries go dead, or if the
batteries are removed from the system, the system
will send a signal to the receiving station. Before
removing power form your system, we recommend
contacting SeaKey Member Services for the proper
procedures.
SEAKEY
Switch
Pump