Ballast System Operations - Emptying - Scarab SB Series Owner's Manual

3. With the boat in the water and the seacock open,
place the toggle switch to the FILL (up) position to
fill the respective water sac(s) as indicated on the
switch panel. See Figure B60.
4. A Port/Starboard Ballast Selector switch is located
below the side-mount shifter. Using this switch
allows you the ability to fill the port and/or star-
board water sacs as to how you prefer. Place the
selector switch to the desired position to fill the
respective water sac(s). See Figure B61.
Figure B60: Ballast System Switch Panel
Figure B61: Port/Starboard Ballast Selector Switch
Boat Systems - Section B
NOTICE
It is recommended to be below planning speed
when filling ballast system. Higher speeds may
effect the time it takes to fill the sacs.
5. When water is spilling overboard from the thru-hull
fittings or when the desired ballast is achieved
place the switch to the OFF (center position). By
turning the switch to OFF position you help
preserve the life of the ballast pumps.
6. Operate your boat. Note: Your boats maneuver-
ability will be affected therefore be aware of how it
handles with this extra ballast.
Be aware of "NO WAKE" areas such as in a
harbor or other enclosed water way. ALWAYS
reduce throttle in these areas. Check your wake
and not just your speedometer especially with
running with extra ballast. You are responsible
for damage caused by the wake of your boat.
B. Ballast System Operations - Emptying
1. To empty the water sacs, place the switch of the
respective water sac(s) to the EMPTY (down)
position. Water will then evacuate the system and
pump the water overboard via the thru-hull fillings.
2. When the indicator light appears and/or when the
pump noise changes water sacs are empty.
Pumps are equipped with "run-dry" protection
controllers which automatically turn off the pump
when the sac(s)level gets low. The toggle switch
light will flash one (1) blink. Always monitor sac(s)
level and listen to pump tone to avoid damage.
3. Place the switch to the OFF (center position).
NOTICE
DO NOT run the ballast pump(s) without water
in the system. Pump damage can result. Be
watchful and turn the pump(s) OFF as soon as
the water bladders be come empty.
4. Close the seacock by placing the placing the valve
lever perpendicular to the valve.
Once the water has been evacuated, you can now
dock your boat or safely load the boat on the trailer.
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