PURSUIT OS 315 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 46)

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Section 5 Plumbing System

OS 315

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.

The risk of personal injury from excess water

in the bilge area will adversely affect the

handling and maneuverability of the boat.

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.

Exterior Drains

Your Pursuit boat has two scupper drains

located in the rear of the cockpit. Water is

channeled away from all hatches by a gutter

drain system. All compartments and drain

rails are drained overboard by an automatic

sump pump system. The pump is activated

whenever the water in the sump rises.

Removing drain plug in the fishboxes will

allow water to run to the sump which will

then pump overboard. Flush and clean fish-

boxes after each use. Whenever the boat is

left unattended in the water, remove plugs.

The cooler located under the aft seat, is

equipped with a Banjo® fitting to allow the

drain hose to be disconnected from the

drain. Lift the cooler up and slide it to the

port side of the opening to gain access to the

fitting. Pull both levers upwards to discon-

nect the hose. The cooler can now be

removed. To reinstall, push the hose fitting

onto the drain adapter and pull both levers

down.

! NOTICE

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 pen-

alty of $10,000.

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