Owner`s manual

3100 OFFSHORE

GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES OR GENERA-

TOR, OPERATE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BLOWER FOR FOUR (4) MINUTES, OPEN

THE ENGINE ACCESS HATCH, INSPECT THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND CHECK THE ENGINES

FOR THE ODOR OF GASOLINE VAPORS. ALWAYS OPERATE THE BLOWER WHILE

THE ENGINES ARE AT IDLE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS PROCEDURE

BE OVERLOOKED.

ALWAYS OPERATE THE BLOWER WHEN THE ENGINE OR GENERATOR IS RUNNING

AND THE BOAT IS BEING OPERATED AT LESS THAN CRUISING SPEED. UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS BE OVERLOOKED.

8.5 Maintenance

• Periodically lubricate all hinges and latch assemblies with a light oil.

• Periodically clean and coat gasket materials with silicone to help keep them pliable.

• The opening cabin deck hatches and port windows are made of acrylic plastic glass. Acrylic glass scratches

easily. Never use a dry cloth or glass cleaning solutions on acrylic glass . Use a soft cloth and mild soap

and water for routine cleaning. Solvents and products containing ammonia can permanently damage

acrylic glass. Please refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter for more information on the proper

maintenance for acrylic plastic glass.

• Periodic inspection and cleaning of the engine compartment ventilation ducts is necessary to ensure

adequate air circulation. A buildup of leaves, twigs, or other debris can severely reduce ventilation. It

also is important to be sure that the bilge water level does not accumulate to a level that could restrict the

ventilation ducts.

• Blower operation can and should be tested by placing a hand over the exhaust vents. Do not rely on the

sound of the blowers. A substantial amount of air should be exhausted by the blower. Frequently check

the intake vents for obstructions, preferably before each cruise.

KEEP THE VENTILATION SYSTEM FREE OF OBSTRUCTION AND NEVER MODIFY THE

VENT SYSTEM.

• Many manufacturers of carbon monoxide detectors offer a testing and recertification program. We

recommend that you contact the manufacturer of your carbon monoxide detector and have it tested and

recertified periodically.

SHOULD BLOWER NOISE BECOME EXCESSIVE, THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE SHOULD

BE FOUND AND CORRECTED BEFORE OPERATING THE BOAT.