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Drainage Systems
9.6 Drainage System Maintenance
It is essential that the following items be done
periodically to maintain proper drainage of your
boat:
• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose to
remove debris that can block water drainage.
• Clean the hardtop and tower leg drain holes.
This is especially important just before winter
lay-up.
• Clean the bilge pump strainers of debris and
check the bilge for foreign material that can
cause the automatic switch to malfunction.
• Frequently test the automatic bilge pump
switches for proper operation. This is accom-
plished by using a garden hose to flood the
bilge until the water level is high enough to
activate the pump.
• Frequently test the high water alarm automatic
switch for proper operation. This is accom-
plished by simultaneously holding your fingers
on the two recesses on the side of the switch
until the alarm is activated.
• Clean and inspect the shower and cabin drain
sump system. Remove accumulated debris
and flush with fresh water. Frequently test the
automatic pump switch for proper operation.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep
them clean and free flowing.
• Flush the air conditioner condensation pans
and drain hoses with fresh water at least once
each season to remove mold and debris. This
is particularly important because mold tends to
accumulate in condensation pan drain and, if it
is not cleaned regularly, the drain can clog and
flood the cabin sole when the air conditioner
is operating.
• Clean and flush the fishbox, baitwells, coolers
and storage boxes with soap or a bilge cleaner
and fresh water after each use to keep them
clean and fresh.
• Operate all seacock valves at least once a
month to keep them operating properly.
Notice:
All drains and pumps must be properly win-
terized before winter lay-up.
CAUTION
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS IN MARINE
DRAIN SYSTEMS. PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HOSES
AND FITTINGS MAY RESULT.