Switches - Formula Cruiser Owner's Manual

SWITCHES

Rocker-type switches are used in your Formula
boat to activate an electrical circuit. Push the top
of the switch to activate the circuit. The switch will
remain ON and a light will illuminate the switch.
Push the bottom of the switch to turn it OFF.
NOTICE
Some accessory switches (engine hatch,
horn) are MOMENTARY switches. These
switches must be held in place to operate
the accessory. The switch returns to the
OFF position when it is released.
BILGE
BLOWER
PUMP
Typical Rocker-Style Switches
Figure 4-11
Blower Switch—Activates the engine
compartment ventilation blower to remove
explosive fumes from the area.
The blower must be operated for a minimum of
four minutes each time before starting the engines
or generator. In addition, the blower should be
operated continuously when at idle or running at
slow speeds.
!
WARNING
Failure to operate the blower can lead to
conditions favorable for an explosion
which can cause severe personal injury or
death.
Bilge Pump Switch—Manually controls the
operation of the bilge pump.
Navigational Light Switch—This three position
switch activates the navigational (running) lights
and the anchor light. Push the top of the switch to
activate the navigational lights. The center position
is OFF. Push the bottom of the switch to activate
the all-round white anchoring light.
FORMULA
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Operate the boat between sunset and
sunrise using your navigational lights.
Navigational lights are legally required to
indicate direction and right-of-way at night.
Cockpit Courtesy Lights Switch—Operates the
interior courtesy lighting.
Panel Light Switch—Illuminates the instrument
panel when in the ON position.
Engine Compartment Light—Operates the
engine compartment light.
Docking Lights Switch—Operates the docking
lights. Docking lights are to be used for docking
only. It is illegal to use your docking lights while
cruising.
NAV
LIGHTS
Docking lights are intended for short term
use only. Use of lights for extended
periods may damage the hull and/or the
lights.
Wiper Switch—Activates the windshield wiper.
FOR056
Horn—Depending on model, a rocker-type switch
or a push-button switch is used to activate the
horn.
● Press the top of a rocker-type switch to
activate the horn.
● Press the center on a push-button switch to
activate the horn.
Engine Hatch Switch—Activates the engine
compartment hatch electronic lift system. This
switch may be located at the helm or at another
location within the cockpit area.
See Specifications, in Section 3.
In most Cruiser and Super Sport modes, the
positioning of the transom door plays a role in the
activation of the engine hatch switch. In other
words, for the engine hatch switch to be operable,
the door must be in a certain position. In general,
curved transom doors must be fully open and
straight doors must be fully closed to allow
activation of the engine hatch switch.
If the battery is low or disconnected, the engine
compartment hatch can be opened manually. A lift
handle is connected on the engine compartment
hatch. Pull up on the handle six to eight inches.
Remove the fast pin connecting the hatch to the
hydraulic system. See Specifications, in Section 3,
for the location of the manual lift handle on your boat.
CRUISER/SUPERSPORT
NOTICE
CAUTION
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