Bilge Pumps - Bayliner Ciera 2455 Sunbridge Owner's Manual

16 Chapter 2: Features & Systems
B i l g e P u m p s
Your boat is equipped with two impeller-
type bilge pumps. They are controlled by a
switch on the dash panel, which should be
activated whenever water begins to accu-
mulate in the bilge. Some models will also
have an automatic bilge pump switch
("autofloat switch"), mounted next to the
bilge pump. This is a float-type switch that
will activate a bilge pump automatically
whenever the bilge water accumulates
above a pre-set level. It is wired directly to
the battery so it will normally function
even when the boat is completely shut
down and unattended, such as when the
boat is moored at a marina.
Discharge of oil, oil waste or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are
subject to legal action by the local authorities.
Bilge Pump Testing
Bilge pumps should be tested often to verify that they are working properly. To manually test a bilge pump's opera-
tion, activate the dash-mounted switch and verify that water in the bilge is pumped overboard. If bilge water is
present and the pump motor is running but not pumping, inspect the discharge hose for a kink or collapsed area. If no
problems are found, check the bilge pump housing for clogging debris as follows:
Bilge Pump Cleaning:
1. Remove the power cartridge:
a. Lift the tab while rotating the fins counterclockwise.
b. Lift out the power cartridge.
c. Clear the outer housing of debris.
2. Reinstall the power cartridge:
a. Make sure the "O" ring is properly seated.
b. Coat the "O" ring with a light film of vegetable or
mineral oil.
c. Align the two cams on either side of the power car-
tridge with the two slots on the outer housing and
press the power cartridge into the housing while twist-
ing clockwise.
d. To ensure proper reinstallation of the power cartridge,
attempt to twist the fins counterclockwise without lift-
ing the tab: The cartridge should stay in place.
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Ciera 2455 Cruiser Owner's Manual Supplement
AFT BILGE PUMP LOCATION
AFT
AFT BILGE PUMP
& FLOAT SWITCH
THRU-HULL
NOTICE
BILGE PUMP
COMPONENTS
"O" RING
LIGHT
FILM
OF OIL
FWD BILGE PUMP LOCATION
FWD
THRU-HULL
TAB
SLOT
(TYPICAL)
CAM
POWER
(TYPICAL) CARTRIDGE
FWD BILGE PUMP
& FLOAT SWITCH
FIN
OUTER
HOUSING