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  • Page 3: Hull Identification Number

    This document discloses subject matter in which Meridian has proprietary rights. The information and design disclosed herein were originated by and are the prop- erty of Meridian. Neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right to reproduce, copy, alter or disclose the document or any part thereof, any information contained therein, or to construct boats or any item from it, except by written permission from or written agreement with Meridian.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Dimensions and Tank Capacities Engines Layout View Engine Cooling System Dealer Service Exhaust System Warranty Information Fuel System Boating Experience Fuel Fills & Vents Qualified Maintenance Anti-siphon Valves (Gas Engines Only) Electronic Fuel Shut-off Valves (Diesel Engines &...
  • Page 5 Chapter 6: Plumbing Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Bilge Pumps Air Conditioning System (If Equipped) Bilge Pump Testing Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat (If Equipped) Autofloat Switches Electric Heaters (If Equipped) Seawater Systems Seacocks Seawater Strainers Chapter 11: Electrical System Seawater Washdown System (If Equipped) 12-Volt DC System Freshwater System...
  • Page 6 Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to potentially danger- ous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read ALL warnings carefully and fol- low ALL safety instructions.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard

    • Contact your dealer if you have any questions or problems with your new yacht. • If your dealer cannot help, call our customer service hotline: 360-403-2198 or send us a FAX: 360-403-1158. • Buy replacement parts from any authorized Meridian dealer.

  • Page 8: Warranty Information

    • Meridian offers a Limited Warranty on each new Meridian purchased through an authorized Meridian dealer. • A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner’s packet. • If you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Meridian dealer or call 360-403-2198 for a copy.

  • Page 9: Engines & Accessories Guidelines

    Refer to the engine manual for engine RPM ratings. The engines should reach, but NOT exceed the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied. Immediately contact your local Meridian dealer if: • The engines cannot reach the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;...

  • Page 10: Safety Standards

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Safety Standards DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! • NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the yacht NOT designed for such use. • Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gunwale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous and will cause personal injury or death.

  • Page 11: Special Care For Moored Yachts

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Special Care For Moored Yachts NOTICE • To help seal the hull bottom and reduce the possibility of gelcoat blistering on moored boats, apply an epoxy barrier coating. The barrier coating should be covered with several coats of anti-fouling paint.

  • Page 12: Yacht Lifting

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Yacht Lifting WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings may slip on the hull. • Avoid serious injury or death by securing the lifting slings together before lifting.

  • Page 13: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Carbon Monoxide (CO) DANGER! • Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely dangerous. • All engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as exhaust. • Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high concentrations will cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.

  • Page 14: Where And How Co Can Accumulate

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Where and How CO Can Accumulate Stationary Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include: a. Using engine, generator, or other fuel burning device when yacht is moored in a confined b. Mooring too close to another boat that is using its space.

  • Page 15: Trip Checklist

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Trip Checklist ❏ Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning and where CO may accumulate. ❏ When docked, or rafted with another boat, be aware of exhaust emissions from the other boats.

  • Page 16: More Information

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual More Information For more information about how you can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning on recreational boats and other ways to boat more safely, contact: United States Coast Guard National Marine Manufacturers American Boat &...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Locations

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Exterior Views Hull Views PORTLIGHTS ENGINE ROOM VENTILATION MACHINEY PORTLIGHTS LOUVER ROOM VENT VENT DECK DRAIN PORT HULLSIDE BOW THRUSTER MULTI-PORT THRU-HULL DRAIN: DISHWASHER DRAIN COCKPIT BILGE PUMP AFT SHOWER & GALLEY SINK, BILGE PUMP & UPPER...

  • Page 18: Forward Deck View

    Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Forward Deck View RADAR (IF EQUIPPED) VHF ANTENNA ALL-ROUND LIGHT WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED) HATCH WASTE PUMP-OUT DECK FITTING WINDLASS FUEL TANK ANCHOR VENTS LOCKER FUEL FILL DECK FITTING (TYPICAL PORT & STARBOARD)

  • Page 19: Helm Station(S)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Helm Station(s) NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN. ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE & ACCESSORY OPTIONS UPPER HELM PORT ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE AUTOPILOT FUEL, VOLT, OIL & FUEL, VOLT, OIL &...

  • Page 20: Component Locations

    Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Component Locations 12-Volt Accessory Outlet - Upper Helm: 12-VOLT GAUGE • Located just to the left of the gauge panel. OUTLET PANEL 12-Volt Accessory Outlets - Lower Helm (If Equipped): • One is located just to the right of the switch panel and...
  • Page 21 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations AC & DC Main Distribution Panels • Located in the upper salon cabinet AC & DC PANELS SALON ENTRY STEPS next to the entry steps. Air Conditioner Seawater Intake Seacock (If Equipped): •...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Air Conditioner Unit - Aft Cabin (If Equipped): STARBOARD STORAGE • Located in the starboard storage LOCKER locker under the aft berth mattress. Air Conditioner Units (2) - Command Bridge (If Equipped): •...
  • Page 23 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Battery Charger: • Located on the aft wall SALON FLOOR HATCH in the engine room. BATTERY CHARGER PORT Battery Management Panel (Battery Switches): • Located in the lower salon cabinet next to the entry steps.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Aft: • Located in the lazarette bilge. Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Aft-Forward: AFT CABIN ENTRY STEP • Located in the bilge under the aft cabin.
  • Page 25 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Mid: • Located aft of the waste holding tank in the engine room. HOLDING TANK MID BILGE PUMP & FLOAT SWITCH Bilge Pump & Float Switch - Forward: •...
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Carbon Monoxide Monitor - Aft Cabin: AFT CABIN • Located on the forward wall. CO MONITOR Carbon Monoxide Monitor - Salon: • Located on the ceiling. SALON CO MONITOR Carbon Monoxide Monitor - V-berth: •...
  • Page 27 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations DC Push-To-Reset Breaker Panel: • Located under the upper helm. DC PUSH-TO-RESET BREAKER PANEL Depth Sounder Thru-hull Transducer: • Located in the engine room bilge, forward of the engine room ladder. TRANSDUCER...
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Engine Circuit Breaker: ENGINE • Located on each engine. CIRCUIT BREAKERS DIESEL ENGINE ENGINE Engine Cooling System Seawater Intake Seacocks: SEAWATER PICKUP • Located in the engine room, forward of each engine.
  • Page 29 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Fill Deck Fitting: • Located on the starboard side of the cockpit, forward of the fender storage hatch. FRESHWATER FILL DECK FITTING Freshwater Pump: • Located in the aft cabin. • Access is through the forward floor hatch.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater Tank: • Located in the aft cabin. • Access is through the aft floor hatch or the forward floor hatch. AFT FLOOR HATCH FORWARD FLOOR HATCH Fuel Fill Deck Fittings: • Located on the port and starboard deck trails.
  • Page 31 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Generator (If Equipped): • Located in the lazarette. SEAWATER GENERATOR PICKUP SEACOCK Generator Seawater Pickup Seacock (If Equipped): • Located in the lazarette, aft of the generator. Heat Exchanger Fan Switch (If Equipped): •...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Heat Exchanger Shut-off Valve (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room, forward of the starboard engine. SHUT-OFF VALVE Hydraulic Steering Fluid Reservoir: • Located on the steering column at each helm.
  • Page 33 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Lazarette: COCKPIT • Access the lazarette through the cockpit floor hatches. FLOOR HATCHES Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock (If Equipped): • Located in the engine room, aft of the holding tank. HOLDING MACERATOR UNDERWATER...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Seawater Washdown Pump Circuit Breaker: • Located on the DC panel, inside the electrical cabinet. SEAWATER WASHDOWN PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER Spotlight: • Located on the forward deck. SPOTLIGHT...
  • Page 35 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Spotlight Control Panels: UPPER HELM • Located at each helm. SPOTLIGHT CONTROL PANEL LOWER HELM SPOTLIGHT CONTROL PANEL Sump Pump - Aft: • Located in the bilge under the aft cabin. • Access is through the forward floor hatch in the aft cabin.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Locations 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Sump Pump - Forward: • Located inside the floor hatch in the utility room. FLOOR HATCH Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: TRIM TAB HYDRAULIC • Located on the port side of the lazarette, forward of...
  • Page 37 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Waste Holding Tank: • Located in the engine room. WASTE HOLDING TANK Water Heater: PORT FUEL WATER • Located in the engine room, forward of the port TANK HEATER fuel tank. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped): WINDSHIELD WASHER •...

  • Page 38: Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engines Read the engine operation and maintenance manuals before starting or doing any maintenance on the engines. Engine Cooling System CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The engine cooling system’s seacocks for both engines must be Opened before the engines are started.

  • Page 39: Exhaust System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Exhaust System DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Leaking engine and/or generator exhaust is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). • Check all exhaust systems before each trip.

  • Page 40: Bilge Blower Systems

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bilge Blower Systems WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD • Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes have been removed. • BEFORE starting the engines or the generator ALWAYS use the "sniff test" to check the bilge areas for fuel vapors.

  • Page 41: Fuel System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel System WARNING! FIRE, EXPLOSION AND OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual ELECTRONIC FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE PORT FUEL TANK FUEL RETURN LINE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR DIESEL ENGINE FUEL LINE FUEL FEED ROUTINGS (IF EQUIPPED) LINE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR FUEL RETURN LINE ELECTRONIC FUEL...

  • Page 43: Fuel Fills & Vents

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Fuel Fills & Vents • The fuel fill fittings are marked Gas or Diesel. • If you have problems filling either fuel tank; see if the fuel fill hose or fuel tank vent hose is kinked or collapsed.

  • Page 44: Gas Engine Fuel Filters

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Gas Engine Fuel Filters • The fuel pickup tube located inside each fuel tank is equipped with a fine mesh screen filter. • In addition, a fuel filter is installed on the fuel line.

  • Page 45: Fire Suppression System (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Oil Change System (If Equipped) (Diesel Engines Only) • The oil change system makes it easier to drain and refill the OIL CHANGE SYSTEM ROUTING (IF EQUIPPED) engine oil.

  • Page 46: Shaft-Transmission Alignment

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Shaft-Transmission Alignment CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • If you suspect a shaft-transmission alignment problem, have a qualified mechanic inspect the alignment as soon as possible. • Continued use may lead to premature engine, transmission, shaft, shaft seal and/or...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Steering AUTOPILOT ARM RUDDER RUDDER HYDRAULIC STEERING AUTOPILOT STEERING • This yacht features a hydraulic (IF EQUIPPED) TIE BAR CYLINDER PUMP (IF EQUIPPED) steering system. • Check the fluid level in the hydrau- lic steering reservoir every time you use your yacht.

  • Page 48: Autopilot (If Equipped)

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Autopilot (If Equipped) WARNING! • NEVER leave the helm while the autopilot system is On! • A qualified operator must monitor the autopilot system at all times and keep a visual look- out for other marine traffic and other hazards.

  • Page 49: Trim Tabs

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Trim Tabs WARNING! LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD! Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control! • Do not allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them. • Do not use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe handling characteristics.

  • Page 50: Dual Thruster System

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Dual Thruster System CONTROL MODULE UPPER HELM STATION STERN THRUSTER BOW THRUSTER (TYPICAL) (TYPICAL) • This system features bow and stern thrusters. • The thrusters can be controlled from either helm.

  • Page 51: Gauges

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Gauges Cleaning Gauges CAUTION! PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Use only mild soap and water to clean the gauge lenses and bezels. • Use of other cleaners, including common window cleaning solutions, may cause the lenses to crack.

  • Page 52: Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Read the manuals for all navigation & communication equipment before using these systems. Compass NOTICE • Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors. • Have a qualified technician calibrate your compass.

  • Page 53: Radar (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment Radar (If Equipped) WARNING! • Radar is meant to help the navigator, not replace him/her. • The operator is responsible for keeping a visual look-out for possible collision situations.

  • Page 54: Chapter 6: Plumbing

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pumps NOTICE Discharge of oil, oil waste or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are subject to legal action by the local authorities. • Your yacht is equipped with...

  • Page 55: Bilge Pump Testing

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Bilge Pump Testing • The bilge pumps are vital to the safety of your yacht. • Test the bilge pumps often to make sure they are working properly. To test each bilge pump: 1.

  • Page 56: Autofloat Switches

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Autofloat Switches • Each automatic bilge pump features an autofloat switch. • The autofloat switch turns the pump On when water rises above a preset level. • Each autofloat switch is normally located next to the bilge pump it controls.

  • Page 57: Seawater Systems

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Seawater Systems Seacocks CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! • Before using a seawater intake system, make sure that the system’s seacock is in the Open position before the system is started and keep the seacock Open until the system is shut Off.

  • Page 58: Seawater Washdown System (If Equipped)

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Seawater Washdown System (If Equipped) CAUTION FLOODING & SWAMPING HAZARD! NEVER leave your yacht unattended while using the "seawater washdown" feature. Any leak or break in the system may allow large amounts of water to accumulate in the bilge that could cause swamping of the batteries and engines or even sinking of the yacht.

  • Page 59: Freshwater System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System WARNING! • Only use safe drinking (potable) water in your yacht’s freshwater system. • Only use an FDA approved, white 'drinking water safe' hose to fill the freshwater tank or to connect to city water.

  • Page 60: Freshwater System Winterization

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Freshwater System Winterization CAUTION WATER SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER blow compressed air through the water system when all of the faucets are Closed. 1. Turn On the freshwater pump switch. 2. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the freshwater system drain completely.

  • Page 61: Transom Shower

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Transom Shower • Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using the tran- som shower for the first time. • To use the transom shower, the yacht must be connected to a dockside freshwater supply, or the freshwater pump switch must be turned On.

  • Page 62: Water Heater

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Water Heater WARNING! SCALDING HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can be hot enough to scald the skin. CAUTION! WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn On the water heater electrical circuit on the AC panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.

  • Page 63: Drain Systems

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Drain Systems Deck Drains • Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains. • Keep the deck drains free of debris. Gray Water Drains The galley sink is above the waterline and is gravity drained overboard.

  • Page 64: Marine Head & Holding Tank

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Marine Head & Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems. VACUFLUSH HEAD SYSTEM AFT HEAD HOLDING TANK AFT HEAD VACUFLUSH PUMP FROM FRESH-...

  • Page 65: Macerator (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Macerator (If Equipped) To use the macerator to pump WASTE PUMP-OUT HOLDING TANK HOLDING waste directly into the water DECK FITTING VENT FILTER TANK (where regulations permit): 1. Open the overboard discharge seacock.

  • Page 66: Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and /or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift the yacht using the cleats. Carefully read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement before towing anything behind your yacht or having your yacht towed by another vessel.

  • Page 67: Canvas

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Canvas CAUTION Take down and securely stow the canvas top, side curtains and back cover before transporting your yacht by road. Insert the end eyes of the main bow (A) into...

  • Page 68: Canvas Care

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Canvas Care (see also, ‘Clear Vinyl Care’ on next page) • After each use, especially in saltwater, rinse the canvas with cold freshwater. • Before stowing, let the canvas air dry completely.

  • Page 69: Clear Vinyl Care

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Clear Vinyl Care CAUTION • NEVER store the clear vinyl pieces wet, as this will cause a milky film to develop. • NEVER fold or crease the clear vinyl pieces as cracking will occur.

  • Page 70: Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems NOTICE Always keep an approved ABC-type fire extinguisher in galley area. All appliances and entertainment systems installed on your yacht come with their own manuals. These manuals con- tain detailed instructions and important safeguards. Read these manuals before using your yacht’s appliances and entertainment systems.

  • Page 71: Coffeemaker (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Coffeemaker (If Equipped) WARNING! BURN/SCALDING HAZARD! • Read the coffeemaker’s instruction manual before using. • Do NOT use the coffeemaker while underway. • Water heated by the coffeemaker can be hot enough to scald the skin.

  • Page 72: Chapter 9: Lights

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 9: Lights Care and Maintenance All of the lights installed on your yacht are of top quality, but you should be aware that failure may periodically occur for a variety of reasons: There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse.

  • Page 73: Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Air Conditioning System (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into the yacht through the air conditioning system. CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! The air conditioning system’s seawater intake and discharge seacocks must be Opened before...
  • Page 74 Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual • Read the air condi- tioner manual before FORWARD & AFT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED) using the air condi- tioning system. • Before using the air conditioning system,...

  • Page 75: Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat (If Equipped) The heat exchanger cabin heater runs directly off the starboard engine. Before using the heat exchanger cabin heater: Read the manufacturer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 76: Chapter 11: Electrical System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install knife switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartments. • NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Electrical, ignition and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and regulations that minimize risks of fire and explosion.

  • Page 77: 12-Volt Dc System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 12-Volt DC System Batteries The batteries supply electricity for lights, accessories, and engine starting. The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, provides battery, care and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 78: Emergency Battery Parallel Switch

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Emergency Battery Parallel Switch COMMAND BRIDGE HELM • If an engine will not start because of a dead battery, the battery par- allel switch allows you to use the other batter- ies for engine starting.

  • Page 79: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers The fuses and circuit breakers for the engines and main accessory power are on the following panels (the locations of these panels are provided in Chapter 2 of this Owner’s Manual): •...

  • Page 80: Battery Charger Or Inverter/Charger

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Battery Charger or Inverter/Charger CAUTION! ENGINE & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER run the yacht’s engine and the battery charger at the same time. CAUTION • The battery charging systems (alternator and battery charger or inverter/battery charger) installed on your yacht are designed to charge conventional lead-acid batteries.

  • Page 81: 110-Volt Ac System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 110-Volt AC System CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Do NOT turn on the water heater AC panel electrical circuit until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water. • The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned on in the galley.

  • Page 82: Shore Power

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD! • NEVER alter shore power connectors. • ONLY use compatible connectors. • Before plugging in (or unplugging) the shore power cord to your yacht, make sure all break- ers and switches on the AC master panel are turned OFF.

  • Page 83: Connecting To Shore Power

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System • This yacht is equipped with two 30 amp/110-volt shore power inlets or one 50-amp/220-volt shore power inlet. • The 30-amp/110-volt shore power inlets provide 30-amp/110-volt power to each shore power master breaker.

  • Page 84: Parallel Switch

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Shore Power Cable Hoist (If Equipped) (50-amp/220-Volt Only) • The shore power cable hoist allows you to easily feed out and reel in the shore power cable. • Before using the shore power cable hoist, read the cable hoist manual.

  • Page 85: Generator

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Generator DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). Check the generator exhaust system for leaks before each use. WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD! • Use the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting the generator.
  • Page 86 Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual • When your yacht is not connected to EXHAUST shore power, the generator can sup- GENERATOR SIPHON BREAKS MUFFLER THRU-HULL ply 110V/60Hz power. • Before using the generator, read the generator operation manual for pre- start checks and break-in procedures.

  • Page 87: Starting Generator

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Starting Generator WARNING! FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD! • Use the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting the generator. • Leave the blowers on while the generator is running. • Use of the blower system is NOT a guarantee that explosive fumes have been removed.

  • Page 88: Electrical Routings

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Electrical Routings 12-Volt DC Deck Electrical Harness SPEAKER SPEAKER LIGHT LIGHTS HANGING LOCKER LIGHT GUEST STATEROOM CO MONITOR LIGHT WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED) LIGHT LIGHT LIGHTS LIGHTS STARBOARD FUEL FILL GROUND PORT FUEL...

  • Page 89: 12-Volt Dc Hull Electrical System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 12-Volt DC Hull Electrical System SEAWATER INTAKE FORWARD HEAD BILGE PUMP PUMP (IF EQUIPPED) SUMP PUMP AFT HEAD BILGE PUMP VACUFLUSH PUMP HARNESS PLUG HOLDING TANK FORWARD HEAD VACUFLUSH PUMP FUEL FILTER...

  • Page 90: Power Inverter (If Equipped)

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Power Inverter (If Equipped) TO DC PANEL INVERTER FROM INVERTER BATTERY...

  • Page 91: Battery System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System Battery System BOW THRUSTER BOW THRUSTER BATTERY PORT ENGINE STARBOARD STARTER ENGINE STARTER BATTERY PANEL HOUSE BATTERY INVERTER BATTERY (IF EQUIPPED) PORT ENGINE BATTERY STARBOARD ENGINE BATTERY STERN THRUSTER BATTERY NOTES:...

  • Page 92: Bonding Harness

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Bonding Harness HEAD SEAWATER INTAKE SEACOCK WASHDOWN SEACOCK AIR CONDITIONER SEAWATER INTAKE (IF EQUIPPED) AIR CONDITIONER SEAWATER STRAINER (IF EQUIPPED) GENERATOR ENGINE SEAWATER STRAINER ENGINE SEAWATER ENGINE SEAWATER INTAKE SEACOCK STRAINER...

  • Page 93: 110-Volt Ac Electrical Harness

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 110-Volt AC Electrical Harness GUEST STATEROOM OUTLET GUEST STATEROOM TV CABINET HANGING LOCKER OUTLET MICROWAVE REFRIGERATOR HEAD OUTLET STOVE DISHWASHER (IF EQUIPPED) GALLEY OUTLET SALON OUTLETS SALON OUTLET SALON ENTERTAINMENT CENTER OUTLET...

  • Page 94: Wiring Diagrams

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Wiring Diagrams Engine Electrical System...

  • Page 95: 12-Volt Dc Command Bridge Electrical System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 12-Volt DC Command Bridge Electrical System...

  • Page 96: 12-Volt Dc Cabin Electrical System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 12-Volt DC Cabin Electrical System...

  • Page 97: 12-Volt Dc Auxiliary Electrical System

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 12-Volt DC Auxiliary Electrical System...

  • Page 98: 110/220-Volt Ac Electrical System

    Chapter 11: Electrical System 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual 110/220-Volt AC Electrical System...

  • Page 99: 110/220-Volt Ac Electrical System (If Equipped)

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical System 110/220-Volt AC Electrical System (If Equipped)

  • Page 100: Important Records

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Important Records Selling Dealer Plumbing Name Of Dealership Freshwater Tank Capacity Waste Holding Tank Capacity Address Key Numbers Phone/FAX/E-mail Cabin Ignition Sales Manager Other Other Service Manager Electronics Engines Manufacturer Model Name/Number Manufacturer Model Name/Number...

  • Page 101: Float Plan

    459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Float Plan Before going boating, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliable person whom you can depend on to contact the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, if you do not return as scheduled.
  • Page 102 Float Plan 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (yes or no) Departing From Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/No) Food (Yes/No) Departure Date Departure Time Water (Yes/No) Anchor (Yes/No) Raft/Dinghy (Yes/No) Stopover 1...
  • Page 103 Owner’s Notes...
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