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JABSCO PORTA QUICK OIL CHANGER (Model 17800-Series)

1. Run the engine approximately 5 minutes to heat oil (minimum oil temperature 140 Deg. F; maximum 185 Deg. F), then shut off engine prior to oil removal.

2. Push the 1/2″ suction hose onto the pump inlet hose fitting. Position one hose clamp on the end and tighten to secure the hose to the hose barb.

3. If using the 1/4″ dipstick probe (instead of the Female Garden Hose Connector), insert the probe into the 1/4″ x 1/2″ (approximately 1″ long) rubber bushing until the end of the probe and the bushing are flush with each other. Slide the hose clamp over the end of the 1/2″ hose and position the end of the plastic probe, with bushing attached, in the end of the suction hose. Slide the hose clamp to a position where it will be approximately centered over the probe/ hose bushing, and with a pair of pliers, squeeze it together very tightly to affect a positive airtight seal. If using the Female Garden Hose Fitting, install it onto the end of the 1/2″ suction hose by inserting the 1/2″ barb fitting into the hose and secure it by screwing together the two halves of the plastic clamp on the hose at the position of the barb.

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1) Warm up the oil by running the engine. This will allow the contaminates to mix and suspend in the oil. Remove the dipstick.
Note: If the dipstick can’t be held comfortably in your hands, then the oil is too hot. Wait a bit!
Insert the extractor tube into the dipstick pipe until it reaches the bottom of the oil pan. Firmly place the tube cap onto the container.

2) Attach the pump to the top of the container.

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How to Use the Pela 650 and the Pela 14K
1) Warm up the oil by running the engine. This will allow the contaminates to mix and to suspend in the oil. Remove the dipstick.
Note: If you can’t hold the dipstick comfortably in your hands, then the oil is too hot! Wait for the oil to cool off a bit.2) Select and insert the appropriate diameter extraction tube into the dipstick pipe until it touches the bottom of the oil pan. Connect the main tube to the top of the unit and to the extraction tube.

3) Pump the handle 4 to 15 times in a row to start the vacuum. The unit will extract the oil automatically. Continuous pumping is not required.

4) After all the oil has been extracted, press the release valve located at the top of the unit for 5 seconds. Remove the main tube. When pouring the oil into a container, hold the pump as in the photo and pour gently. Bring the used oil to a recycling depot.

Pela 14 K

Pela 650

The information provided here has been reproduced courtesy of Pela Products. Wholesale Marine reproduced this information on 10/08/08.

Directions For Winterizing Marine Engines
1.) Make all necessary repairs to cooling system prior to treatment.
2.) Follow engine manufacture’s procedure for draining old coolant.
3.) Fill engine cooling system with:
-50 Deg. Fahrenheit Anit-Freeze - DO NOT DILUTE
-50 Deg. Fahrenheit Winter Safe Anti-Freeze - DO NOT DILUTE
-100 Deg. Fahrenheit Sea Safe Winterizing Anti-Freeze
-200 Deg. Fahrenheit Sea Safe Winterizing Anti-Freeze
4.) When engine is put back into service, drain the anti-freeze. Dispose of used anti-freeze properly, according to government regulations. (more…)

Marine Winterizing Kit
1. Star brite’s Marine Winterizing Kit comes with a 5 gallon tank, gate valve/cap and clear hose. You will need ear muffs or flushing attachment for your type of engine.
2. Check marine engine manual for specific coolant capacity and plan accordingly. Fill 5 gallon tank with appropriate amount of desired Star brite’s Winterizing Antifreeze making sure vent cap is open. Once tank is filled with antifreeze, tighten gate valve/cap and lay tank on side with gate valve facing down. (more…)

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Below is a chart that will help you decide what size shrinkwrap will work best for your application. This chart also gives you an idea of how many vents you should use for ventilation.

These sizes are approximate. Make sure and measure each boat to ensure the proper size shrink wrap is being used. REMEBER: It is better to over ventilate!

Length - Measure the fore-to-aft length of the area you want to shade. (Note: leave enough length behind and in front of the Bimini top to secure the attachment straps).

Width - Measure the distance between mounting points where the frame attaches to the gunwale. IMPORTANT: Mounting point must be exactly the same distance fore and aft.

Height - Standing in the boat, measure straight up from the mounting point to reach the desired top height. This distance between mounting point and tip height will be the frame height.

Consider how the top height will affect your movements. Be aware: the higher the top height, the less stable it may be on your boat.

The information provided here has been reproduced courtesy of Attwood Marine. Wholesale Marine reproduced this information on 08/29/08. Please keep in mind that other Bimini Top Manufacturers may suggest different ways of measuring for their Bimini Tops. You should always follow the manufactures recommendations.

Oar Length
Determining your oar length is a simple process. All you have to do is take half (1/2) the distance between the oarlocks and multiply by 3, then add 6 inches.

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In order to determine the ampere draw of your vessel, you need to know what electrical equipment you have and what the 12-volt amp draw is. The following is a list of typical 12-volt equipment aboard most boats and their average amp draw per hour.

12-VOLT ITEM
Bilge Pump (500 gph) ——— 2.0 AMP Draw
Bilge Pump (1000 gph) ——– 2.9 AMP Draw
Bilge Pump (1500 gph) ——– 4.9 AMP Draw
Bilge Pump (2000 gph) ——– 8.4 AMP Draw

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