To Prevent Water Entering The Vessel; Openings In The Hull And Deck; Bilge Pumps And Drainage - Bella 530 HT Owner's Manual

24. To prevent water entering the vessel

24.1 Openings in the hull and deck

The locations of the outlets/inlets and their closing valves are illustrated in section 22. Location of the
equipment. We recommend closing the valves (except for rain water drainage in the open deck
space) when the boat is left without crew.
The engine compartment hatch must be kept closed at all times when the boat is moving. If it is
necessary for you to open the hatch while in motion (e.g. because of service or repair procedures),
make sure not too much water gets into the engine compartment. In rough weather keep the doors,
portholes, ventilation hatches and lockers of the steering cabin closed.
If you want to keep the roof hatch open at sea, secure it with the locking mechanisms
(HT and Cabin models). If the hatch opens accidentally while the boat is in motion,
it may result in personal injury. Also secure other hatches and doors in closed
or open position.

24.2 Bilge pumps and drainage

Before leaving make sure there is no water in the bilge.
The location of the bilge pump is shown in section 22. Location of the equipment.
Check regularly that there is no debris in the bilge pump suction inlets.
It is owner's/operator's responsibility to see to it that there is at least one bucket or bailer in the boat
for emptying and that it is secured against disappearing.
The bilge pumping system is not designed for damage control (e.g. leakage due to
running aground).
Check the functioning of all bilge pumps regularly. Clear pump suction inlets from
debris.
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