Axis Wake Research A20 Owner's Manual page 62

AND GAUGES
Be aware that operation of the heater is a drain on the battery. Review the Electrical section in the
this Owner's Manual for important information regarding how to avoid becoming stranded by a fully
discharged battery or batteries. Pay attention to the voltmeter reading; whenever it falls below 10.5
volts, the battery requires recharging.
This switch operates only if the boat has been equipped with this optional equipment.
• Media Center: This optional installation allows control of the stereo and other media from the dash.
Operational information is provided separately by the manufacturer, if this option is included.
Right Bank of Switches
Blower System: This two-position switch turns the blower system ON when
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the switch is turned UP; and turns the system OFF when turned DOWN.
compartment open. Failure to perform this necessary function
could result in an explosion of the accumulated fumes within the
compartment, leading to serious injury or death.
The blower system vents carbon monoxide, a naturally occurring by-
product of the engine and drive train operation, through the exhaust manifold, muffler, exhaust lines
and flap that combine to remove dangerous carbon monoxide and other naturally occurring toxic by-
products from the engine and drive train operation. The emissions primarily are eliminated through the
exhaust flap located beneath the swim platform. Although much of the exhaust is disbursed into and
through the water, fumes still reach the swim platform and transom area of the boat, including the sun
pads. Therefore, no one should ever be on the swim platform, transom or sun pads when the engine is
operating. See the Safety section of this Owner's Manual for more detail.
Never operate the boat if you or anyone on board suspects that the exhaust or fuel system is not
performing as designed.
Read the Blower System information in the How It Works section and all of the Safety section in
this Owner's Manual. Important information is included in those sections regarding proper operation
and safety considerations for the Blower System in addition to the operational information provided
here.
• Bilge System: This three-position switch provides manual control of the bilge system. (The boat
is equipped with an automatic control that is explained in the How It Works section of this Owners
Manual.) Turn the switch UP to operate the center bilge pump (marked CTR BLG); center to turn it OFF;
and turn the switch DOWN to operate the rear bilge pump (marked REAR BLG).
The safe operation of the boat is dependent upon a properly functioning bilge system. The bilge
is a void between the deck and hull in which unintended water accumulates as it is drained from other
areas of the boat. (It does not include the water in the ballast system, which is contained in tanks.)
The bilge should be routinely checked, and drained as necessary. The automatic function will often
keep the system free of excess water. Too much water in the system can affect the boat's handling
under operation, and can potentially swamp a boat, causing damage to other components in the bilge
compartment, or even sinking of the boat.
There are two (2) bilge pumps in all boats. One pump is located in the center of the boat, directly
below the center pie-plate access. The second pump is located at the transom of the boat, aft of the
engine on the port side.
Always operate the blower for several
minutes prior to starting the engine,
running at a low speed or at idle.
This must be done with the engine
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