XO boats 270 RS CABIN, User Manual

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accumulated in the bilge when the level sensor detects water. The auto-
matic pump is always in the standby mode irrespective of the main switch
position, provided that the battery is connected. The bilge pump starts
when the sensor has been fully submerged for 5 seconds, and stops once
the sensor does not detect water. The pump can also be activated man-
ually with the spring-loaded switch located on the switch panel. Reg-
ularly check the electric bilge pump inlet and remove any debris. You
can access the bilge pump through the service hatch in the engine well.
WARNING!
The bilge pump system is not designed to deal with a leak
resulting from running aground or other damage.
NOTE!
Check the amount of bilge water by emptying the bilge manually with
the spring-loaded switch located on the switch panel every time before
use. We recommend you to have at least one bucket or bailer on board.
NOTE!
Regularly check the operation of the bilge pump. If you notice that the
bilge pump does not operate properly, remove any debris from the pump
inlet and contact your XO dealer if necessary.
5.6.3 Stability, buoyancy and fl otation
The stability of your XO boat is excellent due to its hull design and weight
distribution. However, remember that high breaking waves always repre-
sent a serious danger to stability. Also note that the stability of your boat
will be compromised if any weight is placed in a high position. All changes
in the positioning of diff erent weights in the boat can have a signifi cant
impact on the stability, trim and performance of your boat. If you are plan-
ning such changes, please contact the boat manufacturer. The amount of
bilge water should be kept at a minimum because freely moving water in
the boat always impairs the boat's stability. Also note that stability can be
diminished when towing or being towed.
5.7 MINIMISING RISK OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION
5.7.1 Engines and fuel systems
The XO 270 RS Cabin is equipped with a fi xed fuel tank, which is located in
the centre section of the bilge area. Shut down the engine before refuelling.
Do not smoke or use a naked fl ame. Do not use any electrical devices. The
fuel fi llers are located on both sides of the boat, above the deck drain holes.
Lift the spare fuel tank out of the boat for refuelling to prevent fuel from get-
ting in the bilge in case of overfi ll. When you refuel in a fuel station, do not
use a plastic funnel that will prevent discharge of static electricity between
the pump nozzle and fi ll fi tting. After fi lling the tank (for the tank capacity,
see Appendix 1 ‘Technical specifi cations’), check that no fuel has leaked into
the bilge or engine compartment, and immediately remove any spilled fuel.
You can visually check the condition of the fuel hoses through the service
hatch. Do not keep spare fuel canisters in an unventilated space or have
them loose in the boat, and do not keep any equipment containing fuel in
a place that is not specifi cally designed for it. At least once a year, visually