Owner`s manual

Ciera 22’ to 28’ Cruisers • Owner’s Manual Supplement CHAPTER 2: COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS
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Bilge Pumps
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 accumulate 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 bat-
tery 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.
Locations and flow rates of bilge pumps:
Bilge Pump Maintenance
Bilge pumps should be checked often to verify that they
are working properly. To check a bilge pump’s operation,
activate the dash-mounted switch. 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 prob-
lems are found, check the bilge pump housing for clog-
ging debris:
To remove the power cartridge:
1. Lift the tab while rotating the fins counter-clockwise
and lift out the power cartridge (Fig. 1).
2. Clear the housing of debris.
To reinstall the power cartridge:
1. Make sure the “O” ring is properly located and coat
the “O” ring with a light film of vegetable oil or min-
eral oil (Fig. 2).
2. Align the two cams on either side of the power car-
tridge with the two slots on the outer housing. Press
the power cartridge into the housing and twist clock-
wise. Ensure proper reinstallation by attempting to
twist the fins counter-clockwise without lifting the
tab. The cartridge should stay in place.
Model
Aft
(8.3 gpm)
Aft
(20.83 gpm)
Fwd
(8.3 gpm)
2252 (CP)
✔✔
2355 (SJ)
✔✔
2452 (CD)
✔✔
2655 (SB)
✔✔
2585 (EC)
✔✔
2859 (SC)
✔✔
FIG. 1
TA B
FIN
FIG. 2
OF OIL
LIGHT FILM
“O” RING
POWER
CARTRIDGE
OUTER
HOUSING