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OS 335

6.4 Bilge Compartment Ventilation

A flow of air into the bilge compartment is provided by four vents located on either side of the cockpit, under

the gunwale boards. This provides adequate air movement in the bilge and generator compartments.

6.5 Generator Compartment Ventilation

Your Pursuit may be equipped with the optional generator which by regulation mandates that the aft bilge area

be considered as an engine compartment. The ventilation system is designed to meet or exceed the

requirements of the United States Coast Guard in effect at the time of manufacture.

FREE AIR SYSTEM

A flow of air into the generator compartment is provided by an intake vent located on the starboard side of

the hull. An exhaust vent, located on the port side, provides a flow of air out of the generator compartment.

The exhaust vent has a duct that reaches to the lower part of the generator compartment. This provides adequate

air movement while operating at or near cruise speeds.

FORCED VENTILATION

The Pursuit OS 335 is equipped with a blower that provides ventilation to the generator compartment prior

to start-up and while operating below cruise speed. The blower is activated by a switch on the generator panel

located in the cabin. It is good practice to operate the blower whenever the generator is running.

GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR, OPERATE

THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT BLOWER FOR FOUR (4) MINUTES. OPEN THE GEN-

ERATOR ACCESS HATCH, INSPECT THE FUEL SYSTEM AND CHECK THE GENERATOR

FOR THE ODOR OF GASOLINE VAPORS.

ALWAYS OPERATE THE BLOWER WHEN THE GENERATOR IS RUNNING AND THE BOAT

IS BEING OPERATED AT LESS THAN CRUISING SPEED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES

SHOULD THIS BE OVERLOOKED.

6.6 Maintenance

• Periodically lubricate all hinges and latch assemblies with a light oil.

• Periodically clean and coat gasket materials with silicone to help keep them pliable.

• The opening cabin deck hatches and port windows are made of acrylic plastic. Acrylic plastic scratches

easily. Never use a dry cloth or glass cleaning solutions on acrylic plastic. Use a soft cloth and mild soap

and water for routine cleaning. Solvents and products containing ammonia can permanently damage

acrylic plastic. Please refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter for more information on the proper

maintenance for acrylic plastic.

• Periodic inspection and cleaning of the generator compartment ventilation ducts is necessary to ensure

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