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Keep the bilge clean. Regularly check whether there is fuel oil vapor.
Use only compatible spare parts for the extinguishers. The parts shall have the
same specifications or be technically equivalent as to their resistance to fire.
BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP
You can energize the electric bilge pump from the instrument panel.
Operation:
The electric bilge pumps are connected to the 12V service circuit. To enable operation the
12V circuit must be activated by turning on the battery switches.
Capacity: 32 litre / minute.
MANUAL BILGE PUMP
The manual bilge pump is in the cockpit.
Capacity: 40,5 litre / minute.
DANGER
Fuel leaks or vapour represent a danger of fire and explosion.
Leave the engine compartment ventilated for a long time before starting the engine.
There may be danger of fire or explosion if direct current systems are incorrectly used
(Refer to chapter Electricity)
WARNING
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extinguishers shall be used only to fight electrical fires.
Clear the area immediately after use in order to avoid suffocation.
Air before entering.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Clean off debris which could block the pump intake points or strainers. If the watertight
partitions which seal off the fore and aft points are fitted with valves they must be closed
at all times and only opened to drain water into the main bilge.
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