Summary of Contents for Dufour Yachts 40 Performance
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OWNER’S MANUAL DESIGN CATEGORY OF YACHT A IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 94/25/CE AS AMENDED BY EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2003/44/CE ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 1 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
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Owner's Manual receipt acknowledgement to be kept in your Manual I, the undersigned: Name Address owner of DUFOUR 40 Performanceno. confirm that I have received the Owner’s Manual for my DUFOUR 40 Performance and accept its being written in English. Dated: Signature: Detach along dotted line …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
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VII. FIRE PROTECTION ......................18 Installation__________________________________________________________________18 Safety instructions ___________________________________________________________19 VIII. ENGINE ..........................20 General precautions __________________________________________________________20 Exhaust gas emission _________________________________________________________20 Safety ______________________________________________________________________20 Wintering___________________________________________________________________21 IX. FUEL INSTALLATION ....................... 21 X. STEERING SYSTEM ......................21 ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 5 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
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Abandon ship plan ......................62 Fresh-water system diagram....................64 Drain system diagram ......................66 Skin fitting location diagram ....................68 Engine installation drawing ....................70 Lifting diagram ........................74 220 V air-conditioning installation diagram..............76 Heating diagram .........................78 ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 6 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
In case of doubt, please refer to the inventory which should have been given to you by your agent when you placed your order. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 7 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
So always take care before putting to sea. DUFOUR YACHTS is not able to guarantee perfect functioning of the boat in exceptional sea conditions (violent storms, hurricanes, cyclones, waterspouts, etc.) SUMMARY OF DESIGN CATEGORIES...
Directive. The sequence of numbers is the Certification institution's code. In this case, ICNN (Institut pour la Certification et la Normalisation dans le Nautisme), (refer also Safety Compliance Declaration) ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 9 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Indicates a reminder about safety-related practices, or points out dangerous NOTE practices that could result in personal injury or damage to the boat or its components. Model: DUFOUR 40 Performance Designer: Umberto Felci & Patrick Roséo Interior design ROSEODESIGN Design category Notified body no.
(conductor size, protection). To avoid maintenance problems, be sure to mark in the manual any modifications that may be made to the electrical circuit diagram. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 11 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Disconnect the boat’s power supply when system is not in use. Connect the metal cases or housings of installed electrical equipment to the ship’s protective conductor (green or green / yellow wire). Use double-insulated or earthed electrical appliances. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 12 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
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WARNING Never let the end of a ship/shore supply cable dangle into the water. It may create an electrical field that could injure or kill nearby swimmers. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 13 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
In the event of an emergency, the circuit valves must be closed immediately. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Certain precautions must be taken to avoid any contact with naked flames or other hot areas. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 14 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
In the case of an LPG installation: - refrain from smoking or using a naked flame while LPG cylinders are being changed - close the valve on the empty cylinder before disconnecting it to change. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 15 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Hot water is produced by a water-heater connected to the engine cooling circuit and the shore electric supply. After the water-heater has been emptied, make sure that the element is covered before power is re- applied. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 16 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
- The discharge valve can be sealed in the closed position. - Once a season, arrange to clean out the tank using a biodegradable disinfectant chemical. Leave the system empty if the vessel is to be left in below-freezing temperatures ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 17 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
In addition, a fire blanket should be stored close to the galley — very useful particularly in the event of a pan fire involving oil. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 18 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
- Fit free-hanging curtains near the cooker or any other appliance using a naked flame. - Store flammable products in the engine compartment. Always keep the bilges clean and check that there is no fuel vapor or gas. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 19 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Whenever possible, the engine must be stopped for any engine maintenance or checking operations. If this is impossible, then particular care must be taken with moving parts (belts, shafts, etc.) to avoid any danger of injury. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 20 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Checks to be carried out periodically: Check the play in the various elements (rudder stock/bearings, tension and wear in mechanical components) and grease the sprocket and chain if necessary. In the event of any doubt or problem, consult your agent. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 21 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Towing a boat creates significant overloading, reducing the stability of your boat. For the same reason of reduced stability, never: - use the boom or davits to lift heavy loads. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 22 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Certain chemical products may also represent a risk for your own and other people’s safety, which is why it is important to read and obey the instructions for use. Substances used must be labeled and stored in an appropriate, ventilated place in the boat. ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 23 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Take advantage of the opportunity provided by haul-outs to inspect the propeller, rudder, skin fittings, and transducers. ATTENTION! Aft lifting point is located near the sail-drive ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 24 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
DUFOUR YACHTS yacht-builders offer to waive them Any claim under these guarantee conditions must be made in full or in part. formally to DUFOUR YACHTS in writing as soon as the ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 27 / 79...
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Article L.211-12 of the Consumer Code: of the repairs requires the guarantee repair work to be carried out in DUFOUR YACHTS workshops or in any location other than the place where the Product is located, the owner “Actions arising out of a discrepancy lapse after two years will be liable for the cost of both outward and return transport from the date the goods are handed over.”...
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Signed for DUFOUR YACHTS on: .... Return the copy within 15 days of completing the transaction to Return the copy within 15 days following the transaction to S A V DUFOUR YACHTS, 1 rue Blaise Pascal, 17187 - PERIGNY CEDEX FRANCE ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29...
Towing points (Port & Starboard) Hatches must be closed when underway "Man overboard": reboarding Space provided for stowing life-raft Anchor point for safety harness Locker that must be closed when underway ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 36 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
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Towing points (Port & Starboard) Hatches must be closed when underway "Man overboard": reboarding Space provided for stowing life-raft Anchor point for safety harness Locker that must be closed when underway ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 38 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Short mast 14.65 m 4.20 m 14.35 m 5.455 m LP (140 % overlap) Light genoa (140 %) area 43.3 m² Mainsail area 47.8 m² Spinnaker area 116 m² * Optional ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 40 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Genoa sheet - solution 2 (Fig. A)* Symmetrical spinnaker* Asymmetric spinnaker* Main sheet cockpit return (Fig. B) Fig. A winch on cockpit coaming version * Fig. B german sheet version Optional* ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 42 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
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Genoa sheet - solution 2 (Fig. A)* Symmetrical spinnaker* Asymmetric spinnaker* Main sheet cockpit return (Fig. B) Fig. A winch on cockpit coaming version * Fig. B german sheet version Optional* ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 44 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
220 V10 A outlets * MIO Optional equipment (e.g. microwave oven)* Electrical panel with 40A circuit breaker Electrical box* Electrical wiring colours light blue green brown black green/yellow white Option Not supplied ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 46 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
10 A Auto pilot 20 A Saloon lights 16 A Cabins lighting 16 A HIFI / 12 V outlets 10 A Voltmeter Fresh-water gauge Fuel gauge 12 V outlet 10 A ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 50 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Water & fuel at level 0 D Connector Deck lights ** / Spares 1 Battery positive Spares 2 Windlass control* Battery negative Electrical wiring colours black white orange brown blue Option Not supplied ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 52 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Battery charger * 16 A Main circuit-breaker box* Shore AC connection * 12V / 220 V distribution panel (19/4 functions) Microwave socket * Elect. box with RCB* Air-conditioning unit Option ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 56 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Fore 160 l water tank Hot water pipe ¾" Male bolt ½" ¼-turn seacock ¾" WX F connector ½" WX M connector Single-lever shower mixer tap Head shower single-lever mixer ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 64 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
Label Description See red triangular marker under deck-line Standard light displacement: 7,950 kg Max. beam 3.90 m Standard Draught: 2.10 m Optional Draught: 1.76 m ENGLISH Date: 2009.09.29 Page 74 / 79 Dufour 40 Performance...
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