PURSUIT 2870 OFFSHORE, Руководство пользователя

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sure they are in good condition and operating properly. You also should check the drain system frequently
to ensure it is free flowing and that the hoses on the thru-hull fittings are secure and not leaking.
Please review the drainage schematic to become familiar with the location of the thru-hull drain valves.
SITUATIONS REQUIRING ONE OR MORE DRAIN VALVES TO BE CLOSED CAN BE PO-
TENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO THE BOAT AND YOUR CREW. IF THIS OCCURS, DISTRIB-
UTE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES TO THE CREW AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING NOTIFYING THE COAST GUARD, UNTIL THE PROB-
LEM IS FOUND AND CORRECTED.
COCKPIT DRAINS
Your Pursuit has two scupper drains located in the rear of the cockpit. Water is channeled away from all hatches
by a gutter or drain rail system. The water then drains overboard through the scupper drain system.
HARDTOP DRAINS
There is a hole drilled in one of the leg bases to prevent water from being trapped within the leg and provide
a wire chase for accessories. A small hole is drilled in the tubing at the base of the other legs, which are not
drilled for a wire chase, that allows water to drain.
BILGE DRAINAGE
The bilge pumps are located in the stern bilge and under the aft berth. All bilge pumps pump water out of
thru-hulls located above the waterline in the hull.
The aft bilge pump system consists of two pumps and an automatic float switch. The float switch activates
one pump that is fully automatic. There is no manual switch for this pump. The forward pump has both
automatic and manual functions. "Push to reset" breakers near the battery switches activate the automatic float
switches. Current is supplied whenever the batteries are connected. The bilge pump switches in the helm
activate the manual bilge pumps. The manual switches are supplied current when the house battery switch
is activated. It is protected by a breaker in the battery switch enclosure.
THE MANUAL BILGE PUMP SHOULD BE ACTIVATED BRIEFLY EACH TIME THE BOAT
IS USED. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT IT IS OPERATING PROPERLY. THE AUTOMATIC
SWITCH SHOULD BE MANUALLY ACTIVATED TO VERIFY OPERATION.
Note: See Electrical Systems for additional information on bilge pump operation.
When the boat is out of the water, the bilge can be drained by a thru-hull drain located in the transom near
the bottom of the hull. It is important to check the drain plug regularly to make sure it is tight.
Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thoroughly removed and properly disposed of before operating the bilge
pump. The discharge of oil from the bilge is illegal and subject to fine.
A LOOSE DRAIN PLUG WILL ALLOW SEA WATER TO ENTER THE BILGE AND COULD
CAUSE THE BOAT TO SINK. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE DRAIN PLUG
FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY TIGHTENED.