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- Page 1 W E L C O M E 54’ ESCAPE HOUSEBOAT MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Marine Radio .....................1 Engines/Helm ....................3 Houseboat Batteries ..................6 Generator ......................8 Water Pressure ....................10 Hot Water ....................... 12 Holding Tanks ....................13 Gas/Propane ....................15 Refrigerator ..................... 17 Range ........................ 19 Grill ........................20 Heater ....................... 21 Cooling ......................22 Accessories .....................23... -
Page 4: Marine Radio
MARINE RADIO Say “_________ (the name of the marina you are calling) BOAT RENTALS this is houseboat # _____” (number of your houseboat). For example: “Bullfrog Boat Rentals, this is houseboat # S11.” When communication is established, we will direct you to another channel. Commonly used channels are 10, 12, 68 and 72. - Page 5 WEATHER OTHER INFO W/X button or Channel 1 on your marine Do NOT use VHF antenna as a flag pole radio is the weather channel. or hang anything on the antenna. This channel is updated periodically by Channel 26 is the Marine Operator. the National Weather Service.
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Page 6: Engines/Helm
ENGINES/HELM YOUR ESCAPE HAS TWO THROTTLE ENGINES… Setting Neutral Throttle for Starting • Confirm that the throttle is in • For greater maneuverability neutral position. and power. • Turn the key to first click – Beeper • To provide you with a spare in case will sound. - Page 7 RAISING ENGINE Shut Down • Return throttles to neutral position. • Turn key to off. HYDRO-LOCK Hydro-locking of an engine occurs when water enters the engine cylinders. The starter will click, but the engine won’t turn over. Caused by • Overloading the back deck. •...
- Page 8 ENGINES/HELM • To transfer control back to the lower Don’t Drive From The Upper Deck: helm, set upper helm controls to • In any wakeless area, including the neutral, then return to the lower marina. helm and press the “black” transfer •...
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Page 9: Houseboat Batteries
HOUSEBOAT BATTERIES The 12-volt house system includes cabin Please Note: lights and navigational lights, water • Turn off the Water pump breaker pumps, the horn and the VHF Radio. while underway beaching, or Charging unbeaching. Once you are beached, leave this breaker off for an •... - Page 10 HOUSEBOAT BATTERIES 2. Engine or Start Battery • Push toggle switch to position 2 • Should be 12 or greater when generator is not running. • When generator is running, should be 12.5 or greater. 3. Generator Crank Battery • Push toggle switch down and the volts will register.
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Page 11: Generator
GENERATOR The Generator is located in the hatch on NOTE: The engine won’t start with a load the rear deck of your houseboat. on the circuit. By continually holding the starter switch, you can run down the battery or damage the starter. •... - Page 12 GENERATOR GFI Outlets and silt. This can cause overheating and disable your generator. Some electrical outlets have a GFI breaker. Push in the reset button to reset. • Turn AC MAIN Switch to off • Push STOP button To Shut Down Generator •...
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Page 13: Water Pressure
WATER PRESSURE YOUR HOUSEBOAT IS Lake Water Pressure SUPPLIED WITH 100 • Turn on the Water Pump breaker on the DC panel. GALLONS OF FRESH WATER. Faucets Fresh Water Holding Tank • The kitchen Large Faucet is • Fresh water refill is located on the lake water. - Page 14 WATER PRESSURE COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES No Lake Water WATER PRESSURE Turn on breaker breaker may not be on Charge batteries Low batteries Press down toilet flush Lost prime for about a minute to restore prime No fresh water Out of water Refill at marina with POTABLE water...
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Page 15: Hot Water
HOT WATER YOUR BOAT IS EQUIPPED NOTE: If water is already hot, water heater light will not come on nor will the WITH A 10-GALLON water heater light. CAPACITY WATER HEATER. To Start • Turn ON the DC MAIN. • Turn ON the valve for your propane tank. -
Page 16: Holding Tanks
HOLDING TANKS YOUR ESCAPE HAS BEEN • When finished, close the valve before removing the hose. EQUIPPED WITH A BLACK • Remove the fitting from your WATER TANK AND A GREY houseboat and replace on dock. WATER TANK THAT HAS •... - Page 17 Remote Station Pumpout • See HELP PRESERVE in your Nautical Notes for locations of Remote Pumpout. • Unscrew WASTE cap. • Place end of hose into opening. • Work the hand lever to pump. COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Odor Holding tanks are full Pumpout at the nearest...
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Page 18: Gas/Propane
GAS/PROPANE Fuel Tanks Refueling • Your houseboat has a port, • Turn off grill. starboard and a toy fuel tank. • Turn off all propane tanks 10 • The Port tank is for the Port engine minutes prior to refueling. and the generator. - Page 19 COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Propane Smell The grill is not turned Turn off grill and tank off all the way unless Range not off Make sure burner valves are all the way off...
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Page 20: Refrigerator
REFRIGERATOR How to Start • Warmest areas are on the upper door shelves. • Confirm that the inverter is ON or that the generator is running. • The refrigerator will operate more (See below.) efficiently if houseboat is level. • TAC refrigerator breaker must be on •... - Page 21 COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Not cooling properly Is the refrigerator on? Turn ON the refrigerator. Is there too much in Check the bottles of your refrigerator? propane to be sure they are ON and full. Leave plenty of room around items for air circulation.
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Page 22: Range
RANGE To Light the Burners To Light the Oven • Confirm that the propane is on. • Confirm that the propane is on. • Inverter breaker must be on along • Adjust oven temp at control panel with Stove/Microwave breaker. on the top of the range. -
Page 23: Grill
GRILL To Light Caution: NEVER stand over the grill when lighting. • Confirm that the propane is on. • Open lid of grill. To Shut Down • Visually check to be certain where • After cooking, turn setting to HIGH you will light the grill. -
Page 24: Heater
HEATER Propane Heater • At thermostat, move white switch at button to OFF. • Turn ON DC MAIN breaker on the DC panel. • Turn OFF HEATER breaker at DC panel. • Turn ON the Furnace breaker on the DC panel. •... -
Page 25: Cooling
COOLING On/Off • Generator must be running. • Turn on AC Main breaker. • Turn on AIR CONDITIONER breaker. The thermostat is located on the main salon wall. • Directions specific to the model on your houseboat are on the thermo- stat. -
Page 26: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Microwave CD player (On the top deck) • Turn on Inverter breaker. • Turn on DC Main Breaker • Turn on STOVE/ MICROWAVE • Turn on CD PLAYER Breaker breaker on the AC panel. Back Deck Camera • Use microwave as you would at •... - Page 27 Fuel Transfer Pump Hot Tub • Turn on DC Main Breaker • The Hot Tub will heat and circulate water from inverter power but if • Turn on FUEL TRANSFER Breaker jets are desired the generator must • Pull out REMOTE FUEL STATION be running and the Hot Tub breaker EMERGENCY SHUT OFF on back located on the AC Main Panel in the...
- Page 28 Boat Repair: 928-645-1149 Rental Office: 928-645-1078 NPS Emergency: 928-608-6300 NPS Office: 928-608-6301 Dangling Rope: 928-691-0206 Bullfrog Marina: 435-684-3010 Reservations: 800-528-6154...