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62 4127 • 42 Super Sport 4/06
INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4
Bilge Pump Operation
For safety and convenience, the forward, amidships and aft bilge pumps can
be operated either automatically or manually. The engine room bilge pump
operates automatically only.
The bilge pumps remove almost, but not quite, all of the water that collects
within the bilge. If you want your bilge to be completely dry, use a sponge and
bucket to remove the small amount of water that remains.
NOTE: Before operating your boat’s bilge pumps, wipe up any oil that may have
accumulated in the bilge. Pumping oil overboard contributes to water pollution and
is in violation of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Violators are subject to a
substantial penalty.
Your boat is equipped with a high bilge water alarm located in the entertainment
center cabinet. If the sensors detects high bilge water, an alarm sounds. The most
likely causes of high bilge water are: a hull breach, faulty bilge pump or faulty
seacock/hose. Immediately identify and correct the cause of the high water, and
remove the water. Silence the alarm by turning its circuit switch “OFF.” The
switch is located on the bottom of the Safety Breaker Panel.
NOTE: The High Water Alarm circuit breaker on the Safety Breaker Panel must be
“ON” at all times so that the alarm will sound if there is high water in the bilge.
Automatic Operation
Each bilge pump is wired to its own circuit breaker on the Safety Breaker Panel
and then routed to the Accessory Battery. Incorporated into each bilge pump is
a float switch. If the bilge pump is not being manually operated, the float switch
automatically turns on the pump when bilge water rises to a predetermined
level. The pumps operate in automatic mode as long as the Auto Bilge Pump
circuit breakers on the Safety Breaker Panel are “ON.” Periodically test each
switch by lifting the float, which should turn the bilge pump on.
NOTE: The Auto Bilge Pump circuit breakers must be “ON” at all times so that the
pumps can operate in automatic mode when necessary.
Manual Operation
To operate the bilge pumps manually, press the Forward, Mid and Aft Bilge
Pump switches, located at the helm, to their up position. This activates the three
bilge pumps.
When operating a bilge pump in manual mode, turn the pump “OFF”
when the bilge water level is so low that the pump can not drain
it. Allowing the pump to operate when it is not pumping water can
damage it.
A Tip From Carver!
A small amount of water always collects in your boat’s bilge. This water is usually not
enough to activate an automatic float switch. While underway and on plane, use the
helm switches to manually turn the bilge pumps on and let them run for 30 seconds
to a minute. When your boat is on plane, water in the bilge flows to the stern, where
the aft bilge pump is located. The amidships bilge pumps are near the lowest point in
the hull when the boat is at rest.