Hatch-Engine - Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual

HATCH-ENGINE

The engine hatch provides easy access for periodic bilge
and equipment inspections. Use the ladder and grate walk-
ways to access the bilge from the day hatch. Be careful not
to slip while climbing the ladder rungs especially if you are-
working 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, drive and generator fl uids.
The center grate is removable for accessing the engine,
thru-hull and equipment such as the air conditioner pump
found under this area. All other grates are hand removal
or require a phillips screwdriver to remove select grates.
The engine hatch uses two synchronized electric-hydraulic
rams to operate up and down. There is a synchronizer
box mounted inside the starboard aft hatch surface which
permits both rams to act as a single unit. The synchronizer
is not a customer maintenance item but the location of it
will be useful should professional troubleshooting services
be required.
Hatch Ram Synchronizer
A GFCI duplex outlet is installed near the bottom of
the day hatch ladder for any additional electrical needs.
WARNING
!
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
COMPONENTS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ARE NOT IGNITION PROTECTED..
DO NOT STOW GASOLINE CONTAINERS,
FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS
OR MOTORS INSIDE.
Day Hatch
Ladder
Hatch Ram
Synchronizer
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Chapter 7
Typical Hatch