Owner`s manual

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Auxiliary Equipment Operation
HATCH-ENGINE (TYPICAL)
The engine hatch provides easy access for periodic bilge
and equipment inspections. Use the ladder and walk-way to
access the bilge from the day hatch. Be careful not to slip
while climbing the ladder rungs especially if you were work-
ing around the engines. Your feet may have picked up some
oil deposits or lubricants from engine components.
The engine compartment hatch switch and (bilge) lights can
be accessed at the starboard stairway exterior panel. Also,
additional overhead lighting is available at the engine area
by activating the overhead and courtesy light switches on
the same panel. All light switches are individually protected
by circuit breakers.
Since the hatch is electric and forward facing it is easiest
to access the engine compartment from the aft to check
engine and generator fl uids.
The engine hatch uses heavy duty electric-hydraulic rams
to operate up and down. Should the need arise there is a
top pin which can be pulled to permit the hatch to be lifted
manually in case of emergencies.
Note: Manually lifting the engine hatch requires additional
manpower and the proper blocking to hold the hatch up.
Do not try this procedure alone.
Hatch
Actuator
Hatch
Ram
Removable
Hatch Pin
Typical Hatch
HATCH LIFT SWITCH