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NOTICE
Should you not be operating your boat for an
extended period of time and just leaving it
moored, it is recommended that you empty the
ballast system. This helps to ensure your boat
is not under unwarranted stress or possible
damage due to weather conditions.
TRAILER OVERLOAD HAZARD
Avoid serious injury or death from an overloaded
trailer. Never exceed the trailer carrying capacity.
The boat's ballast system must be pumped out
before loading the boat on the trailer. Never trailer
boat with water in the ballast system.
NOTICE
INVASIVE AqUATIC SPECIES
Invasive Aquatic Species can be transported
via ballast system water. Help protect our
waters. Ensure to completely empty the ballast
systems prior to towing boat. Failure to do so
could lead to the spread of these invasive
aquatic species. If found transporting such
species could result in a very significant fine
and/or punishment.
C. Ballast System Maintenance
Periodic inspections of all hoses, water sacs, fittings,
and connections should be made. Signs of looseness,
rust, corrosion, leaks, wear or other deterioration
require immediate system servicing. Replace all
damaged components. See your Scarab dealer for
necessary servicing.
Refer to Table 2: Ballast System Blink Codes to help
with troubleshooting should there be an issue with the
unit/pump(s) of the ballast system. If these blinks
(indicators) appear on your ballast system switch
panel consult your Scarab dealer for remedy.
Boat Systems - Section B
Table 2: Ballast System Blink Codes
D. Winterizing the Ballast System
Prior to winter storage, be sure that the system is
purged of all water. Contact your Scarab dealer with
any questions.
NOTICE
Failure to winterize the ballast system properly
can result in costly damage to the ballast system
due to freezing.
Steps for winterizing the ballast system is as follows:
1. Empty ballast sac(s) with the onboard pumps
removing as much water as possible. Close
seacock.
2. Disconnect the hose from the ballast sac(s) at the
quick connect fitting on each sac.
3. Remove ballast sac(s) from the boat and empty
any residual water left in sac(s).
4. With the ballast sac(s) disconnected and seacock
open, run ballast pump in the empty position for
5-seconds. Close seacock.
5. Store ballast sac(s) empty and disconnected until
the start of the next boat season.
Owner's Manual Page 78
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