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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 property 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 & Tank Capacities 1 Engines 34 Dealer Service 1 Engine Cooling System 34 Warranty Information 1 Exhaust System 35 Boating Experience 2 Bilge Blower Systems 36 Qualified Maintenance 2 Fuel System 37 Fuel Fills &...
  • Page 5 Chapter 6: Plumbing Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems Bilge Pumps 41 Refrigerator 63 Bilge Pump Testing 42 Autofloat Switches 42 Range/Oven 63 Seawater Systems 43 Audio & Visual Equipment 64 Seacocks 43 Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet 64 Seawater Strainers 43 Seawater Washdown 44 Chapter 9: Lights Freshwater System 45...
  • Page 6 Hazard Boxes & Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan- gerous 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

    • 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 get a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Meridian dealer or call 360-403-2198 for a copy.

  • Page 8: Boating Experience

    • In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT. • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org Outside the United States, your Meridian dealer, national sailing federation, or local boat club can advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors.

  • Page 9: Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature

    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! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Safety Standards DANGER! FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD! • NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of your yacht NOT designed for such use. • Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding, gun- wale 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

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Special Care for Moored Yachts • Whether moored in saltwater or freshwater, your yacht will collect marine growth on its hull bottom. • This will detract from your yacht’s beauty, greatly affect its performance, and may damage the gel coat.

  • Page 12: Yacht Lifting

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Yacht Lifting WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! • Lifting slings can slip on the hull, which could cause serious injury or death. • Reduce the risk of sling slippage by ALWAYS securing the lifting slings together BEFORE lifting.

  • Page 13: Carbon Monoxide (Co)

    490 Pilothouse • 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 & How Co Can Accumulate

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Where & 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: Co Checklists

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! CO Checklists 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: Co Monitors

    Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual CO Monitors DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • The house battery switch MUST be in the On position for the CO monitors to work. • If your yacht will be unattended for an extended period of time, turn Off the house battery switch or the CO monitors WILL drain the house battery.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Locations

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Exterior Views Hull Views ENGINE ROOM VENTILATION HOLDING STARBOARD FUEL ANCHOR LOCKER BLOWER VENT LOUVER TANK VENT TANK VENT DRAIN PORTLIGHTS STARBOARD HULLSIDE DECK MULTI-PORT THRU-HULL DRAINS: ROPE DRAIN MID BILGE PUMPS, FORWARD BILGE...

  • Page 18: Forward Deck View

    Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Forward Deck View HORN ALL-ROUND LIGHT WINDSHIELD WIPERS DECK RAIL DECK RAIL BOW HATCHES BOW HATCHES ANCHOR WINDLASS CLEAT CLEAT ANCHOR LOCKER BOW RAIL SPOTLIGHT WINDLASS PLATFORM NAVIGATION LIGHTS FOOT CONTROLS...

  • Page 19: Aft Deck View

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Aft Deck View COCKPIT STERN STORAGE HATCH NAVIGATION LIGHT GRAB RAILS HAWSE PIPE CLEAT GRAB RAIL TRANSOM DOOR BOARDING LADDER SWIM CITY WATER HAWSE PIPE CLEAT PLATFORM INLET...

  • Page 20: Helm Views

    Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Helm Views Pilothouse Helm Station NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN. ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS. PORT ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE PORT ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE TACHOMETER TACHOMETER...

  • Page 21: Command Bridge Helm Station

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Command Bridge Helm Station NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN. ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS. STARBOARD STARBOARD PORT ENGINE PORT ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TACHOMETER COMPASS TACHOMETER...

  • Page 22: Component Locations

    Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Component Locations 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet: Located on the port side of the pilothouse helm dash. 12-VOLT DC OUTLET 12-Volt DC Circuit Breakers: 12-VOLT DC MAIN • The 12-volt DC main distribution panel is...
  • Page 23 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Air Conditioner Sea water Intake Seacock NOTE: SHOWN WITH PLASTIC FLOOR COVERING (If Equipped): NOTE: VALVE SHOWN IN OPEN POSITION • Located in the engine room, forward of the port engine. • Access through the salon center floor hatch.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual • One is located under the pilothouse dash. • Access through the ceiling panel in the NOTE: PANEL SHOWN forward stateroom doorway. SECURED WITH SCREWS NOTE: Panel will either be secured with vel- cro or screws.
  • Page 25 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Battery Management Panel (Battery Switches): Located inside the cabinet in the port aft corner of the salon. BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL Bilge Pumps (6 total): • Two are located in the bilge under the engine room floor hatch.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual • Two are located under the bottom step of the salon stairs. FORWARD BILGE PUMP • Access by lifting off the top of the step. & AUTOFLOAT SWITCH NOTE: The run-dry pump is not controlled by a float switch.
  • Page 27 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations • One is located on the port side of the hang- ing locker in the mid guest stateroom. MID GUEST STATEROOM CO MONITOR • One is located in the forward stateroom, on the aft ceiling above the starboard cabinet.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Engine Cooling System Seawater Intake Sea- NOTE: VALVES ARE SHOWN IN OPEN cocks: Located at the aft POSITIONS. end of the engine room bilge. GENERATOR SEAWATER INTAKE SEACOCKS Engine Room: Access through the center floor hatch in the salon.
  • Page 29 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Freshwater Pump: Located on the port side of the utility room, aft of the water heater. WATER HEATER FRESHWATER PUMP Freshwater Pump Switch: Located on the 12-volt DC main distribution panel. 12-VOLT DC MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Fuel Fill Deck Fittings: Located on the port and star- board deck trails. FUEL FILL DECK FITTING (TYPICAL PORT & STARBOARD) Fuel Shut-Off Valves (3 Total): • Starboard Engine: Located in the starboard forward...
  • Page 31 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Fuel Tanks: Located on the port and starboard sides of the utility room. FUEL TANKS Generator: • Located in the lazarette. • Access through the center cockpit floor hatch. CENTER COCKPIT FLOOR HATCH Generator Seawater Intake Seacock: Located on the star- board side of the lazarette, forward of the batteries.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Heaters (Electric) (4 Total): • One is located on the aft side of the galley island in the salon. • The control is located on the star- board side of the salon, above the icemaker.
  • Page 33 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations • One is located under the lounge seat walkway cushion on the port side of the pilothouse. • The control is located next to the command bridge stairs on the port wall.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Holding Tank Pump-out Deck Fitting (marked WASTE): Located aft of the fuel fill deck fitting on HOLDING TANK the starboard deck trail. PUMP-OUT DECK FITTING FUEL FILL DECK FITTING Hydraulic Steering Fluid Reservoir: Located on the steering wheel column at each helm.
  • Page 35 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Macerator Switches: Located on the mac- erator panel inside the electrical cabinet on MACERATOR PANEL the starboard side of the pilothouse. MACERATOR ELECTRICAL CABINET SWITCHES Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock: Located forward of the starboard engine in the engine room.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual • One is accessed through the wall hatch on NOTE: IMAGE SHOWN the starboard aft side of the hallway. WITH PLASTIC FLOOR COVERING. HALLWAY WALL HATCH Seawater Washdown Faucet: Located inside the anchor locker on the starboard side of the forward deck.
  • Page 37 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Seawater Washdown Pump Switch: Located on the 12-volt DC main distribution panel. 12-VOLT DC MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL SEAWATER WASHDOWN PUMP SWITCH Spotlight: Located on the bow platform. SPOTLIGHT Spotlight Control Panels (2 Total): •...
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual • One is located on the switch panel at the pilothouse helm. PILOTHOUSE HELM SWITCH PANEL SPOTLIGHT CONTROL PANEL Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: Located on the starboard aft wall in the lazarette.
  • Page 39 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations Water Heater: Located in the port forward corner of the utility room. WATER HEATER Windshield Wiper Fluid Reservoir: Located under the port forward lounge cushion in the pilothouse. WIPER FLUID RESERVOIR...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems Engines NOTICE Read the engine manual BEFORE starting or working on your engines. While the topics listed below may be included in this Owner’s Manual and in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, always refer to the engine manual first for specific information on these important subjects: •...

  • Page 41: Exhaust System

    490 Pilothouse • 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 mon- oxide gas (CO). • Check ALL exhaust systems BEFORE each trip.

  • Page 42: Bilge Blower Systems

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Bilge Blower Systems WARNING! FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD! Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the engines: 1. Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel. If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors: a.

  • Page 43: Fuel System

    490 Pilothouse • 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 44: Fuel Fills & Vents

    Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Fuel Fills & Vents • The fuel fill deck fittings are marked 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 45: Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges Hydraulic Steering System • Your yacht features a hydraulic steering system. • Check the fluid level in the hydraulic steering reservoir at each helm every time you use your yacht.

  • Page 46: Engine Synchronization (If Equipped)

    Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Engine Synchronization (If Equipped) Follow the instructions in the synchronization section of the shift/throttle controls’ manual. Trim Tabs • Before using the trim tabs, read the trim COMMAND BRIDGE HELM tabs’...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6: Plumbing

    490 Pilothouse • 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 sub- ject to legal action by the local authorities. •Your yacht has several bilge...

  • Page 48: Bilge Pump Testing

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual 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. 1. One at a time, turn On the bilge pump switches at the helm.

  • Page 49: Seawater Systems

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Seawater Systems Seacocks WARNING! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • Close the seacock(s) when leaving your yacht unattended for any length of time. • If a seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the batteries and the engines, and even sink your yacht.

  • Page 50: Seawater Washdown

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Seawater Washdown WARNING! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • NEVER leave your yacht unattended while the seawater washdown system is running. • Any leak or break in this system may allow large amounts of water to flood the bilge, which could swamp the batteries and the engines, and even sink your yacht.

  • Page 51: Freshwater System

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System WARNING! • ONLY use safe drinking (potable) water in your yacht’s freshwater system. • ONLY use FDA approved "drinking water safe" hoses when filling the freshwater tank or connecting to city water.

  • Page 52: City Water Inlet

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual City Water Inlet WARNING! FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD! • NEVER leave your yacht unattended while the freshwater system is pressurized by city water. • Any leak or break in this system may allow large amounts of water to flood the bilge, which could swamp the batteries and the engines, and even sink your yacht.

  • Page 53: Freshwater System Winterization

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Freshwater System Winterization 1. Turn Off the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel. 2. Turn On the freshwater pump switch. 3. Open all of the faucets and showers and let the freshwater system drain completely.

  • Page 54: Water Heater

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • 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 110-volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water.

  • Page 55: Winterizing The Water Heater

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Winterizing the Water Heater CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • NEVER turn On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel while the water heater tank is empty. • Even brief water heater operation with a dry tank WILL damage the heating elements.

  • Page 56: Preparing The Water Heater For Use After Yacht Storage

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Yacht Storage CAUTION WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD! • Fill the water heater tank BEFORE turning On the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master panel.

  • Page 57: Drain Systems

    490 Pilothouse • 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 Drain System • The galley sink is above the waterline and is gravity drained overboard.

  • Page 58: Autofloat Switch

    Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Checking for clogging debris: 1. Remove the pump motor from the PUMP housing: "O" RING MOTOR HOUSING a. Lift the tab while rotating the fins counter-clockwise. b. Lift out the pump motor.

  • Page 59: Marine Heads & Holding Tank

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing Marine Heads & Holding Tank NOTICE Check with local authorities about the legal use of marine head systems. Vacuum Flush Head System • Read the vacuum flush head’s oper- ation and maintenance manual.

  • Page 60: Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Cleats WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER lift your 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 61: Davit

    • The davit does NOT have a separate operation manual. • Since lifting bridles are unique to each type of dinghy they are not supplied by Meridian. Contact your dealer or supplier to obtain the correct bridle.

  • Page 62: Important Davit Operation Guidelines

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Important Davit Operation Guidelines • Inspect the davit and cable before each use. Never use the davit if the cable is CABLE frayed, corroded or damaged. HEADACHE BALL CABLE HOOK • Never use the davit without the headache BRIDLE ball attached and suspended.
  • Page 63 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 12. Position the end of the davit arm directly over the balance point of the dinghy. 13. Take up the slack in the cable by pressing the In button on the remote control.

  • Page 64: Davit & Dinghy Storage

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Davit & Dinghy Storage WARNING! PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! NEVER operate your yacht unless the davit and the dinghy are in their proper storage positions. Davit Storage •...

  • Page 65: Davit Maintenance Guidelines

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment Davit Maintenance Guidelines • Inspect the cable regularly for breaks or frayed spots. Replace frayed or damaged cable immedi- ately. • Regularly wash the exterior of the davit with freshwater and soap. Do Not use harsh chemicals.

  • Page 66: Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures CAUTION PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD! Take down and securely stow ALL canvas & vinyl BEFORE your yacht is transported by road. NOTICE BEFORE cleaning and/or stowing your canvas or vinyl, read the sections later in this chapter, Canvas Care and Clear Vinyl Care.

  • Page 67: Canvas Care

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 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 68: Clear Vinyl Care

    Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual 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 69: Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 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.

  • Page 70: Audio & Visual Equipment

    Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Audio & Visual Equipment NOTICE AM radio reception may be impaired anytime the engine is running. Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet Plug a dockside source into the TV/ telephone inlet if you want to watch cable TV or use a telephone.

  • Page 71: Chapter 9: Lights

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 9: Lights Care & 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: 1. There may be a blown fuse - replace the fuse.

  • Page 72: Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating Air Conditioner (If Equipped) DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD! • Dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO) can be brought into your yacht through the air conditioning system. • Read the Carbon Monoxide (CO) section of Chapter 1 in this Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 73: Electric Heaters

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating Electric Heaters Your yacht features electric cabin heaters. Operating instructions for this system can be found in the manufacturer’s instruction manual. • Before using the electric heaters, make sure the breakers on the 110-volt AC master panel are turned On.

  • Page 74: Chapter 11: Electrical Systems

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK and EXPLOSION HAZARD! • To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, NEVER install non-ignition protected switches or other arcing devices in the fuel compartments. • NEVER substitute automotive parts for marine parts. Marine electrical, ignition, and fuel system parts were designed and manufactured to comply with rules and laws that minimize the risks of fire and explosion.

  • Page 75: 12-Volt Dc System

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

  • Page 76: Emergency Battery Parallel Switch

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Emergency Battery Parallel COMMAND Switch BRIDGE HELM • If an engine will not start because of a dead battery, the battery parallel switch allows you to use the other batteries for engine starting.

  • Page 77: 12-Volt Dc Accessory Outlet

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet CAUTION Do NOT use the 12-volt DC accessory outlet with a cigarette or cigar lighter. High tempera- tures may melt the outlet. • The 12-volt DC accessory outlet can be used with any 12-volt device which draws 10-amps or less.

  • Page 78: 110-Volt Ac System

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual 110-Volt AC System WARNING! FIRE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD! If equipped with a generator, using both shore power and generator power at the same time WILL cause major electrical system damage and could start a fire! •...

  • Page 79: Shore Power

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems Shore Power DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION and SHOCK HAZARD! • Use ONLY compatible shore power connectors and NEVER alter the connectors. • Turn Off ALL breakers and switches on the 110-volt AC master panel BEFORE plugging in or unplugging the shore power cord.

  • Page 80: Connecting To Shore Power

    Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual • Your yacht is equipped with one (1) 220-volt/50-amp shore power inlet. • The 220-volt/50-amp shore power inlet provides 110-volt/50-amp power to each shore power master breaker. Connecting to Shore Power...

  • Page 81: Generator

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 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. • Read the Carbon Monoxide (CO) section of Chapter 1 in this Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 82: Important Records

    490 Pilothouse • 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 83: Float Plan

    490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Float Plan Before leaving on each cruise, 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 84 Float Plan 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Survival Equipment Trip Expectations Number of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (Yes/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 Paddles (Yes/No)
  • Page 85 Owner’s Notes...
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