Hatch-Engine - Regal 42SC Owner's Manual

HATCH-ENGINE

The engine hatch provides easy access for periodic bilge
and equipment inspections. Use the ladder and walk-way to
access the bilge from the day hatch. Be careful not to slip
while climbing the ladder rungs especially if you were work-
ing around the engines. Your feet may have picked up some
oil deposits or lubricants from engine components.
The engine compartment (bilge) lights can be accessed
at the starboard stairway exterior lighting panel. Also, ad-
ditional overhead lighting is available at the engine area by
activating the overhead and courtesy light switches on the
same panel. All light switches are individually protected
by circuit breakers.
Since the hatch is electric and forward facing it is easiest
to access the engine compartment from the aft to check
engine, IPS drive unit and generator fl uids.
The engine hatch uses a single heavy duty electric-hydraulic
ram to operate up and down. Should the need arise there
is a top pin which can be pulled to permit the hatch to be
lifted manually in case of emergencies.
Note: Manually lifting the engine hatch requires additional
manpower and the proper blocking to hold the hatch up.
Do not try this procedure alone.
Auxiliary Equipment Operation
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Removable
Hatch Pin
Hatch
Ram
Hatch
Actuator
Typical Hatch