Bilge Pumps - Seawind 1160 Deluxe Owner's Manual

Owners Handbook 26
- It is good seamanship to keep wooden bungs of the right size (shaped like
cones) at hand so that they can be used to plug the inlet or outlet in the event
of a valve failure.
- Over time the waste discharge hose will build up growth and become blocked.
It is good practice to set a maintenance plan of cleaning this hose every 6-12
months. This can be done either from the water by pushing up a pipe cleaner on
a flexible wire, or by shutting off the two ball valves and removing the hose.

Bilge Pumps

Electric Bilge Pumps are located centrally in the keel sump area. For these
Pumps to operate the Bilge Pump Circuit Breaker Switch on the Main Switch
Panel must be on. These switches are directly connected to the House Battery
and do not depend on the Main House Battery Switch.
In addition to Electric Bilge Pumps, Manual Bilge Pumps capable of removing
54L/M are located at the side of each helm. To operate the manual pump insert
pump handle and pump.
WARNING: Check the function of all bilge pumps at regular intervals. Clear
pump inlets from debris. If seacocks are fitted in the fore and aft peak
bulkheads, they shall be kept closed and shall only be opened to let water
drain into the main bilges.
WARNING: The bilge pumping system is not designed for damage control.
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