PURSUIT OS 375 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 50)

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Section 5 Plumbing System

OS 375

Review and become familiar with the drain-

age schematic and location of the thru-hull

drain valves.

A situation requiring one or more drain

valves to be closed can be dangerous to

boat and all onboard. If this occurs, distrib-

ute PFD’s and take all necessary safety pre-

cautions, including notifying the Coast

Guard or local agency, until the problem is

determined and corrected.

Bilge Drainage

The bilge pumps are located in the stern

bilge and under mid berth. All bilge pumps

pump water out of thru-hulls located above

the waterline in the hull. A high water bilge

alarm monitors excessive bilge water levels

and signals a high water condition through a

visual and audible alarm. See Electrical Sys-

tems for additional information on bilge

pump and high water bilge alarm operations.

Inspect the bilge area frequently for evi-

dence of excessive water. Continuous oper-

ation of the bilge pump can mean there is

excess water in the bilge. Test the bilge

pump at regular intervals. Debris can also

prevent the pump from operating or make it

operate continuously. Make sure no debris is

blocking the bilge pump float.

Bilge pumps and bilge pumping systems are

not designed for damage control. Continu-

ous operation of the bilge can mean a leak

or a drain plug is installed incorrectly; make

sure all drain plugs are installed.

Excess water in the bilge area will adversely

affect the handling and maneuverability of

the boat and can cause personal injury. DO

NOT allow the bilge pump to operate after all

the water has been cleared from the bilge

area. Damage to the pump will occur.

The aft bilge pump system consists of two

pumps and an automatic float switch. The

float switch activates one pump that is fully

automatic. The other pump is the manual

pump and is controlled by the switch at the

helm. The forward pump has both automatic

and manual functions.

Current is supplied to the automatic float

switches whenever the batteries are con-

nected. The bilge pump switches in the helm

are supplied current when the house battery

switch is in the "ON" position. Breakers for

both the manual and the automatic functions

are located on the MDP.

Activate the manual bilge pump briefly each

time the boat is used to ensure pumps are

operating properly. Activate the automatic

switch manually to verify 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.

A loose drain plug will allow sea water to

enter the bilge and cause the boat to sink.

Check the drain plug frequently to make

sure it is secure.

Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thor-

oughly removed and properly disposed of

before operating the bilge pump. The dis-

charge of oil from the bilge is illegal and sub-

ject to fine.

Aft Bilge Pumps (Typical)

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