Edgewater Networks 188 Center Console 2014, Руководство для владельца

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7.2 Drain System Maintenance
Essential tasks must be done periodically to maintain your boat’s ability to drain in adverse
conditions.
Clean cockpit drains to remove debris or other foreign objects which could prevent boat from
draining properly.
Check bilge area for debris and foreign material, which can cause automatic switches to
malfunction.
Flush drains to keep free flowing and clean.
7.3 Cockpit Drains
Your EdgeWater 188CC drains aft thru two cockpit drains located in the motorwell area. The deck
is designed to take water from the boat and drain it overboard. These drains should be checked
periodically to make sure they are clear running and free from debris. When washing the boat
down after use, use a hose nozzle with a high-pressure stream to make sure they are free running.
7.4 Transom Bilge
Your EdgeWater 188CC has a hull bilge where the raw water pump and automatic bilge pump are
located. The bilge pump is designed with an internal float so that it automatically turns on if the
water in the sump rises, or it may also be activated by a momentary switch on the panel. This
pump should be periodically checked to make sure it is working properly and that the drain screen
is clear. To check the pump, squeeze the pump sides and lift it from the base, which is fastened to
the hull. The screen will be easily seen and if there is debris, it may be cleaned and replaced.
Replace the pump assembly and check its operation by turning on the momentary switch on the
helm switch panel.
When the boat is out of the water it may be drained by a thru hull drain located at the bottom of
the transom. This drain has a brass plug that may be removed with a ½” wrench. This plug should
be periodically checked for tightness.
Note: The bilge sump area should be checked for oil before operating the bilge pump. The
discharge of oil from a bilge area is illegal and is subject to a fine. The Federal Water
Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable
waters of the United States or the waters of the contiguous zone if such discharge causes a film or
sheen upon, or a discoloration of the surface of the water, or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath
the surface of the water. Violators are subject to a penalty of $10,000.
7.5 Locker Drains
On the 188CC, there is a forward anchor locker that drains directly through the hull. There is also
a bow storage locker that drains overboard thru a valve located below the locker flat. It is possible
that under certain conditions seawater may enter these lockers. This is normal and no cause for
alarm, some water may remain in the rear most part of the lockers. If you are using the lockers
for something other than fish & ice, (i.e. dry storage) use the rubber plugs provided in the owner’s
bag to prevent seawater entry. A diagram of the raw water system is included in the Appendix.