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MONTEREY
BOATS
Ventilation System
Forced Ventilation
Electric blowers provide ventilation to the engine
compartment prior to start up of the main engines
or optional generator and while operating below
cruise speed or running the generator. The blow-
ers are activated by a switch at the helm or in the
generator control panel in the cabin. The blowers
are located in the vent hoses on the port side of
the engine compartment. When activated, the
blowers will remove bilge fumes through the bilge
exhaust vents. Refer to the Electrical Systems
chapter for more information on blower operation.
Inspect the blowers frequently to make sure they
are operating properly. Always replace worn or
defective components with new components of
the same type. Refer to the Electrical Systems
chapter for more information on blower operation.
DANGER
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINES OR GENERATOR, OPERATE THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT BLOWER FOR FOUR (4) MINUTES,
OPEN THE ENGINE ACCESS HATCH, INSPECT THE FUEL
SYSTEM AND CHECK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR
THE ODOR OF GASOLINE VAPORS. ALWAYS OPERATE
THE BLOWER WHILE THE ENGINES ARE AT IDLE. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS PROCEDURE BE
OVERLOOKED.
WARNING
ALWAYS RUN THE EXHAUST BLOWER WHEN OPERATING
THE BOAT BELOW CRUISE SPEEDS OR WHEN THE
OPTIONAL GENERATOR IS OPERATING TO ENSURE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND COOLING OF THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT.
10.5 Maintenance
General
• Periodically lubricate all hinges and latch
assemblies with a light oil.
• Periodically clean and coat gasket materials
with silicone to help keep them pliable.
Starboard Bilge Vent Hoses & Blower
• Opening cabin doors and hatches are made of
acrylic plastic glass. Acrylic glass scratches
easily. Never use a dry cloth or glass cleaning
solutions on acrylic glass. Use a soft cloth
and mild soap and water for routine cleaning.
Solvents and products containing ammonia
can permanently damage acrylic glass. Refer
to the Routine Maintenance chapter for more
information on the proper maintenance for
acrylic plastic glass.
• Periodic inspection and cleaning of the engine
compartment ventilation ducts is necessary
to ensure adequate air circulation. A buildup
of leaves, twigs, or other debris can severely
reduce ventilation. It also is important to be
sure that the drains in the vent baffles are
open to prevent excessive sea water from
accumulating in the vents and overflowing into
the engine compartment.
• The bilge blowers are permanently lubricated
and require no maintenance. Blower operation
can and should be tested by placing a hand
over the exhaust vents. Do not rely on
the sound of the blowers. A substantial
amount of air should be exhausted by the
blower. Frequently check the intake vents for
obstructions, preferably before each cruise.
Notice:
Should blower noise become excessive, the
source of the noise should be found and cor-
rected before operating the boat.