Bilge Pumps - Chris-Craft 2015 21 Carina Owner's Manual

Bilge Pumps

The bilge pumps are wired directly to the battery for operation in the automatic mode. In the automatic
mode, the bilge pump starts pumping as the water level reaches the bilge pump float switch. The switch
on the dash (Figures 3-7 &
If a bilge pump automatically activates, inspect the bilge area immediately.
Because the pumps are wired directly to the battery the pumps can activate regardless of the Battery
Switch setting. However the bilge pumps are protected by circuit breakers located at the helm station.
Placing these breakers to the
Figure 3-33. In order Shown Above:
30 AMP Circuit Breaker - 24 Hour Essential Circuits Module - Battery Switch
There is a source of power to operate the bilge pump when the battery switch is in the
is called a "24 Hour Essential Circuits Module" and is installed on the engine room bulkhead as show in
this photo. It will also preserve the stereo memory.
The bilge pump is normally held in place with clips for easy removal and cleaning. It is essential to take
care when removing and reinstalling the bilge pump. If you remove the pump for cleaning, perform a
systems test after reinstalling to ensure proper operation.
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Systems
3-8) illuminates if an auto-float switch activates the pump.
OFF position, or if they trip to the OFF position, de-energizes the pump.
OFF position. It
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