Rule-Mate bilge pumps remove water that accumulates in the bottom of your boat. The pumps can be manual or made automatic with the installation of a flip switch. You should have one or more pumps installed in your boat depending on its size. The larger the boat, the more water that can come in and needs to be removed. Rule-Mate pump installation is challenging, so you should call a professional if you do not have boat repair experience.
Instructions
1. Measure the width, height and depth of the Rule-Mate bilge pump with a tape measure. Draw the measurements on the waterproofed plywood and cut the plywood using the saw.
2. Put a coat of the adhesive sealant on the sides and the edges of the plywood. Attach it to the area where you want to place the Rule-Mate bilge pump. Cover the plywood completely with more sealant using the putty knife. Wait for 48 hours for the adhesive sealant to dry.
3. Check to make sure the sealant is dry. Take the Rule-Mate pump from its mounting base. Use the screws included with the bilge pump to screw the mounting base into the adhesive-covered plywood. Put the pump in the mounting base and click the latches.
4. Find the pump outlet and insert the hose. Run the hose through the discharge hole and then through the hull fitting. The discharge hole needs to be above the waterline to stop water from cycling back through the pump. Make the hose as short and as straight as possible in order for the pump to work best.
5. Weld the in-line fuse holder to the pump's red power lead with the soldering iron. Attach the extension wire to the other terminal of the fuse holder.
6. Fasten the extension wire to one end of the three-pole switch. Secure the switch's center terminal to the boat's common power bus and the pump's black wire to the common ground of the boat.
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