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R-31
Owner's
Manual
Quality Craftsmanship Since 1958

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  • Page 1 R-31 Owner’s Manual Quality Craftsmanship Since 1958...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Table Of Contents ......................2 Congratulations ......................3 Safety .......................... 3 Symbol Glossary ......................4 Specifications (Subject To Change Without Notice) ............5 Equipment Location ..................... 6 Starboard Fittings ....................6 Port Fittings ......................7 Main Cabin Top Deck Components ............... 8 Stern Components ....................
  • Page 3: Congratulations

    SAFETY Safety is always a concern at Ranger Tugs. Please read all manuals to ensure that equipment is used in a safe manner. We highly recommend attendance in a Coast Guard approved boating safety course. Such courses are available from the Coast Guard directly or from boating organizations.
  • Page 4: Symbol Glossary

    SYMBOL GLOSSARY  Attention! – Important Operating or Maintenance Instructions  Attention! – Electrical Shock Hazard Fresh Water Black Water Fuel Standard Equipment Optional Equipment  Hints...
  • Page 5: Specifications (Subject To Change Without Notice)

    SPECIFICATIONS R-31 S Length ..................31’ 2” 9.5 m Length Overall (w/swim step) ............35’ 2’’ 10.72 m Beam .................... 10’ 0” 3.05 m Draft ..................... 28” .71 m Weight, Dry .................. 11,000 lbs 4,989.52 kg Water Bridge Clearance (mast up) ..........14’ 0” 4.27 m Water Bridge Clearance (mast down) ..........
  • Page 6: Equipment Location

    EQUIPMENT LOCATION STARBOARD FIT TINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 Keep all vents, drains and exhausts clear of any obstructions to ensure proper performance of each system. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➒ ➓ ➎...
  • Page 7: Port Fittings

    PORT FIT TINGS 1 2 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 3 4 9 Keep all vents, drains and exhausts clear of any obstructions to ensure proper performance of each system. ➊ ➌➍➎ ➏➐ ➋ ➓ ➑ ➒ ➊ ➐...
  • Page 8: Main Cabin Top Deck Components

    MAIN CABIN TOP DECK COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ➑ ➊ ➌ ➍ ➏ ➊ ➋ ➑ ➌ ➎ ➍ ➏ ➎ ➐ R-31 S R-31 CB ➊ ➏ Anchor Light Horn ➋ ➐ Spreader Lights Navigation Light ➌...
  • Page 9: Stern Components

    STERN COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 18 23 24 ➊ ➊ ➊ ➊ ➍ ➍ ➍ ➍ ➋ ➌ ➌ ➋ ➒ ➎...
  • Page 10: Fuse Location & Values

    Dash 1 Navigation FUSE LOCATION & VALUES Tv #1 Switch Panel (4 switch) Tv #2 Switch Panel (8 switch) Transducer Network Antenna Switch Panel (8 switch) Radar Head Light Switch (Vberth) Radar Webasto Remote 12V Outlet (dinette) The DC fuse blocks, windlass breaker and head breaker are located behind the helm, accessed Webasto Heater through the top teak cabinet in the v-berth.
  • Page 11: Main Cabin And Cockpit Lights

    MAIN CABIN AND COCKPIT LIGHTS Main Cabin DC Breaker Fixture Forward Head Under- Cockpit/ Switch Panel (On First) Switch Cabin Switch Switch water Transom Switch Switch ➊ ✓ ✓ ✓ V-Berth Cabin Lights ➋ ✓ ✓ Head Lights ➌ ✓ ✓...
  • Page 12: Battery Compartment

    BAT TERY CONFIGURATION House Batteries, Engine Battery, Thruster Battery, Inverter Fuse (300 AMP), Inverter Fuse (300 amp) Engine Inverter/Charger Power Switch ENG INE Inverter/Charger Combo Unit STERN Batteries 1 = House 2 = Engine 3 = Thruster...
  • Page 13: Power Distribution Panel (P.d.p)

    POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL (P.D.P) This Power Distribution Panel is located underneath the cockpit sink. Once the EMERGENCY PARALLEL switch is placed in the on position the power from the HOUSE batteries will be transferred to the ENGINE battery. Use only for EMERGENCY starting.
  • Page 14: Dc Distribution Panel, Dc Bank Meter

    DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL, DC BANK METER The bilge pumps operate automatically with electronic float switches even when all switches and breakers are in the OFF position. However, the BILGE PUMP and BILGE PUMP2 will run continuously once their switches are placed in the on position.
  • Page 15: Ac Distribution Panel & Rotary Switch

    AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL & ROTARY SWITCH AC Distribution Panel AC Rotary Selector Switch (Available with Generator) AC Main Line 2 (with AC) AC Main 1 when “on” will automatically AC MAIN LINE 1 turn on the charger/inverter combo unit to “charge mode”. When turned “off” REVERSE POLARITY the combo unit automatically goes into...
  • Page 16: 12V Helm Control Operation

    12V HELM CONTROL OPERATION The high bilge alarm should be set to the “armed” position for it to automatically operate. This is wired directly to battery power at the house cutoff switch. The high bilge alarm will still be active when the main battery cutoff switches are set to the off position.
  • Page 17: Fuel System, Engine, Generator & Webasto Furnace

    FUEL SYSTEM, ENGINE, GENERATOR & WEBASTO FURNACE Volvo D4-300 180 gallon fuel tank There is a secondary on engine fuel filter that is not shown on this drawing. You will be able to find information about this filter in the diesel engine manual supplied with your boat. The water fuel sensor is located on the engine mounted filter.
  • Page 18: Closed Engine Cooling System

    CLOSED ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Provides alternate heating system for the Fresh Water Heater and provides primary heating source for the Forced Air Cabin Heater. This system is also designed to provide cooling to the internal components of your engine. Please refer to your engine operations manual for more information.
  • Page 19: Sea Strainer System

    SEA STRAINER SYSTEM Multi Port Sea Strainer for engine and raw water wash down. NW Editions have individual strainers & valves. AC pump Generator intake shutoff Washdown intake shutoff Generator sea strainer AC sea strainer Engine Washdown sea strainer AC intake shutoff Engine sea strainer Engine intake shutoff Generator...
  • Page 20: Webasto Furnace

    WEBASTO FURNACE Webasto furnace is located under access panel below refrigerator. The control panel is located at the mid cabin power management center. The fuel pump is in the salon floor hatch compartment inside of the black box. Vent Forward Air Intake Grill (keep uncovered) Vent Vent...
  • Page 21: Solar Panel

    SOLAR PANEL Solar panel 160 watt, with display panel • The solar panel is designed to provide charging to the house & engine batteries. 90% of its charge is dedicated to the house battery and 10% is dedicated to the engine battery. •...
  • Page 22: Power Panel And Solar Panel Controller Box

    POWER PANEL AND SOLAR PANEL CONTROLLER BOX Located in the starboard side cockpit lazerette 50 Amp Breaker Command Bridge 50 Amp Breaker 150 Amp Breaker Sedan 300 Amp ANL Bus Fuse Automatic Charging Automatic Charging Solar Panel Controller Relay (ACR) Relay (ACR)
  • Page 23: Air Conditioning

    AIR CONDITIONING A/C Vent Forward A/C Unit (Under Berth) Forward A/C Air Intake Grill (keep uncovered) Front A/C Control Panel A/C Vent A/C Vent Main Cabin A/C Unit (Under Helm Seat) Main Cabin A/C Air Intake Grill (keep uncovered) Main Cabin A/C Control Panel A/C Raw Water Pump Multi Strainer...
  • Page 24: Raw Water Wash Down

    RAW WATER WASH DOWN Johnson Aqua Jet 5.2 GPM Washdown intake shutoff Engine Washdown sea strainer Raw water washdown Raw water washdown hose pump & filter fitting & on/off switch...
  • Page 25: Fresh Water Plumbing System

    FRESH WATER PLUMBING SYSTEM 60 Gallon Fresh Water Tank, 11 Gallon Hot Water Heater, 3.5 GPM Fresh Water Pump Water pressure switch is located on the DC breaker panel H-23 7/14 APPENDIX - POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS The information contained in this appendix provides supplementary data about disinfecting a potable water system. A SUGGESTED METHOD OF DISINFECTION Perform the following steps in the order indicated: Flush entire system thoroughly by allowing potable water to flow through it;...
  • Page 26: Shower Sump

    SHOWER SUMP 12V, 800 GPH (This should be inspected for debris on a regular basis if shower is used frequently.) The shower sump box is located underneath the island berth in the forward stateroom. Shower Sump...
  • Page 27: Bilge Pump System

    BILGE PUMP SYSTEM 12V 1100GPH The bilge pumps operate automatically with electronic float switches even when all switches and breakers are in the OFF position. However, the BILGE PUMP and BILGE PUMP2 will run continuously once their switches are placed in the on position.
  • Page 28: Waste System With Macerator Pump

    WASTE SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR PUMP 40 Gallon Tank with standard pump out, and vent Macerator pump out Waste tank level can be checked by utilizing the head control panel. Please refer to your head operations manual. Waste tank pump out stations are widely available. Please follow the directions carefully for the pump out equipment you are using to avoid damage to the waste system.
  • Page 29: Mast Set Up And Takedown

    MAST AND BRIDGE SET UP AND TAKEDOWN SEDAN MAST SET UP PROCEDURE 1. Remove the three black plastic wing nuts from the mast base. 2. Remove the two mast tie down cables from their storage positions in the roof clips. 3.
  • Page 30: Ranger Tug R-31 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 1)

    RANGER TUG R-31 WIRING SCHEMATIC (ACC. 1) R-31 Accessories #1 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC -12V +12V ORG 16 Dash Fuse Block #1 Signal #1 Seat Seat Sensor - see Seat Sensor - see Seat Sensor Relay - RED 16 Sensor MFR Schematic MFR Schematic see MFR Schematic ORG 16...
  • Page 31: Ranger Tug R-31 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 2)

    RANGER TUG R-31 WIRING SCHEMATIC (ACC. 2) R-31 Accessories #2 +12V ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC House Battery -12V Fuse Block Autopilot BRN/BLK 10 YEL 10 Autopilot - see MFR Schematic Pump Washdown YEL 10 RED 10 BRN 10 Washdown Downrigger YEL 10 RED/WHT 10 Downrigger - see MFR Schematic (Stbd)
  • Page 32: Ranger Tug R-31 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 3)

    RANGER TUG R-31 WIRING SCHEMATIC (ACC. 3) R-31 Accessories #3 +12V -12V ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Thruster Battery Fuse Block Bilge Pump YEL 16 To Acc. #3 Schematic DC Panel 5A/7.5A on new style Rule bilge pumps Bilge Pump (#1) BRN/RED 16 Bilge Pump Voltmeter...
  • Page 33: Ranger Tug R-31 Wiring Schematic (Lighting)

    RANGER TUG R-31 WIRING SCHEMATIC (LIGHTING) R-31 Lighting +12V -12V Dash Fuse Block #1 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Search LT RED 16 Search Light Wireless Remote - YEL 16 Remote see MFR Schematic +12V Dash Fuse Block #2 RED 10 Wipers To Acc. #1 Schematic Subpanel RED 10 Thruster Wireless Remote...
  • Page 34: Ranger Tug R-31 Wiring Schematic (P.d.p.)

    RANGER TUG R-31 WIRING SCHEMATIC (P.D.P.) R-31 Power Distribution ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC To Generator Control Panel 4 RED 4 RED To Bridge Fuse Block 6 RED To AC Panel (Optional) 150A HOUSE 3/O RED 1 RED 1 RED To D.C. Breaker Panel (Optional) 150A SWITCH...
  • Page 35: Ranger Tug R-31 Working Deck

    RANGER TUG R-31 WORKING DECK R-31 S R-31 CB...
  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE The following checklists are examples and are not all inclusive and are provided only as a guide. Please customize to your personal needs. Consult your engine and trailer user manuals for ad- ditional information. EXAMPLE OF A PREPARATION FOR THE ROAD CHECKLIST TOW VEHICLE –...
  • Page 37: Example Of A Spring Pre-Launch Checklist

    EXAMPLE OF A SPRING PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLIST CLEANING Remove debris from scuppers and scupper drains. £ Clean hull using a mild biodegradable detergent and then wax. £ Clean topsides and decks using a mild biodegradable detergent and then wax. £ Clean and polish all bright work. £...
  • Page 38: Example Of Winter Storage Checklist

    EXAMPLE OF WINTER STORAGE CHECKLIST GENERAL MAINTENANCE Fill Fuel Tank and add a fuel stabilizer. £ Empty and clean black water tank. £ Empty fresh water tank use a non-toxic antifreeze per manufacturer’s directions. £ Winterize black and fresh water tanks as necessary based on weather. £...
  • Page 39: Warning Label Locations

    WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS...
  • Page 40: Contacts

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