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Setting sail towards distant shores and pristine ocean sunsets has always been a little boys dream. Sailing is an act of nature; it is one of the last means to freely live your passion. We filled this Elan sailing yacht with passion - passion of design, woodwork, traditional craftsmanship and beauty.
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Owner’s Manual OWNER MANUAL PREFACE Dear ELAN owner, We are proud you have chosen an ELAN sailing yacht and we would like to thank you for your trust! We wish you fair winds on the seas wherever you go….! Your sailing yacht represents an investment for you, and we therefore hope that you will follow our advice in order to protect its value over time.
Owner’s Manual Even if everything has been planned and designed for the safety of the sailing yacht and its users, boating is highly dependant on the weather conditions, the sea conditions, the experience and physical shape of the crew, etc. and one can never ensure full safety. This manual has been compiled to help you operate your sailing yacht with safety and pleasure.
Owner’s Manual 1. FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………………… 4 1.1. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY …………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 2. WARRANTY CONDITIONS OF YOUR ELAN ………………………… 9 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………………………………… 12 3.1. DEGREES OF DANGER …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 3.2. LABELS ON BOARD …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 3.3. LIABILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR ……………………………………………………………………………….
2.1.3. This warranty is only valid after establishing and sending of all bellow documents to Elan Marine QA and AS Dept., according to the conditions specified on each of them hand over and commissioning certificate, ...
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Owner’s Manual non-observance of maintenance recommendations as described in the book remitted with the boat, or non-compliance with the normal rules of boat maintenance, improper use, especially negligent, reckless, abusive or abnormal use, participation in competitions, negligence with regards to the use of protective measures when necessary, ...
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Owner’s Manual The application of the warranty prolongs the warranty period on the repair works during a period equal to the necessary time to perform the warranty work only, provided that said work necessitates at least 7 consecutive days of labour to be performed.
Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION This manual used the following degrees of danger: DANGER: Denotes that an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken. WARNING: Denotes that a hazard exists which can result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.
Owner’s Manual Before sailing, the sailing yacht owner/operator should read this manual and familiarize himself / herself with its contents, in particular with all the warnings relating to safe use and emergency procedures. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that, when sailing, the sailing yacht is equipped with all the (safety) equipment required under the law.
Owner’s Manual In case the fire in engine room use fire port hole located on the companionway. Ensure that the fire-fighting equipment is readily accessible when the craft is occupied. WARNING: - NEVER obstruct passageways to exits and hatches. - NEVER obstruct safety controls, e.g.
Owner’s Manual 1. Close all inlet/outlet seacocks in the hull. 2. Turn off the electrical system. 3. Turn off the gas valve on the gas bottle. 4. Switch on bilge pump (if automatic) and pump the bilge. 5. Close all the portlights and hatches. ’...
Owner’s Manual ELAN 310 is designed and built in conformity with the requirements of the “A” ocean sailing” design category. The “A” category sailing yacht is designed and built for sailing in waves up to 7 m and winds up to 10 Beaufort, i.e. 55 knots, 28 m/s or 100 km/h. It has to be suitable for longer cruises, for instance ocean sailing as well as for coast sailing in the regions that are not protected against winds and waves for several hundred miles.
Owner’s Manual WARNING: - Keep portlights, windows, washboards, doors, hatches and ventilation openings closed when appropriate, e.g. in rough weather or at surfing speeds. - Secure unfixed equipment safely when underway. - If a liferaft shall be fitted, recommended stowage area is on the deck in front of the mast.
Owner’s Manual Mainsail: 30,15 m Genoa: 23,40 m Gennaker: 75,00 m 12,25 m 3,58 m 12,05 m 4,13 m Figure 6 CAUTION: - Follow the instructions for use supplied by the engine manufacturer, especially with regard to the RPM and load of a new engine. - When shifting from one gear to another via the idle position, keep the handle in the idle position long enough for the engine to rotate at the minimum rpm.
Owner’s Manual The following instructions for engine operation are provided for information purposes only and do not include all the details of engine operation and maintenance. For detailed information see the operation instructions, supplied by the engine manufacturer, which are included in the Owner’s Manual.
Owner’s Manual 6.2.2. ENGINE AND PROPELLER INSTALLATION The standard version of the ELAN 310 is equipped with a VOLVO D1-20 engine - sail drive version. The engine runs on normal diesel fuel D2. It is cooled with seawater in a closed cooling circuit.
Owner’s Manual 6.2.3. FUEL SYSTEM The fuel required for engine operation is stored in a fuel tank. The fuel tank has a capacity of 45 liters. The fuel tank is stowed under the port side saloon seat (see Fig. 8). Fuel tank is accessed from saloon by lifting the seat panels.
Owner’s Manual CAUTION: -Keep the seacocks closed when not in operation to avoid the possibility of water penetration or leakage. - When sailing, the seacocks must be kept closed. - When sailing close the water tank connection valve. Figure 9 1.
Owner’s Manual OPERATION: The seacock is open when the lever is in line with the pipe. The seacock is closed when the lever is at a right angle (90°). CAUTION: - Keep seacocks, cockpit drains, bungs and other opening/closing devices in the hull closed or open, as appropriate, to minimise the risk of flooding.
Owner’s Manual Figure 10 1. Fresh water tank - port ~ 45 l 9. Water heater 2. Fresh water tank - starboard ~ 95 l 10. Engine to water heater exchange 3. Water tank connection 11. Cold water tube 4. Air vent 12.
Owner’s Manual With an electrical spiral that can be turned on when the boat is connected to a 230V supply. CAUTION: - Do not operate the water heater if the fresh water system is empty. - Do not turn the water heater on if the fresh water tanks are empty. Sea water is used for flushing the toilets and as extra water for the sink (optional).
Owner’s Manual The bilge strainer is located under the saloon floor. Lifting the boards in front of the companionway will allow you access to the bilge pump via a bilge strainer. CAUTION: - Check the bilge pump for bilge water before leaving dock, during sailing and when leaving the boat for a longer period.
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Owner’s Manual Close gas supply valves and cylinder valve when appliances are not in use. Close valves immediately in an emergency. Be sure appliance valves are closed before opening cylinder valve. Test the LPG system regularly; check all connections for leakage by manual look-testing or by testing with soapy water or detergent solution (with appliance burner valve closed and cylinder and system valves open).
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Owner’s Manual DANGER: - Avoid asphyxiation. Provide ventilation when the stove is in use. - Do not use for space heating. - Do not smoke or use open flame when replacing LPG bottles. Never leave craft unattended when LPG consuming appliances are in use. Hoses in the LPG system must be inspected regularly, at least annually and replaced if any deterioration is found.
Owner’s Manual The boat is equipped with 12 V AGM (gel) batteries. The number of batteries depends on the equipment installed (Standard 2). The batteries are charged via a alternator driven by the boat’s engine. They can also be charged via a battery charger when the boat is connected to an external 230 V supply.
Owner’s Manual The boat is optionally equipped with a 230 V electrical circuit. The shore power plug is located in the cockpit. In addition to the battery charger, the circuit also comprises sockets for 230 V consumers. WARNING: - Never work on the electrical installation without disconnecting the power supply.
Owner’s Manual The boat is fitted with two connected rudders consisting of a long aluminium shafts passing through the deck and hull and a GRP rudder blade. The shaft goes almost to the end of the rudder blade. The rudders can be operated by either a tiller or a wheel (optional). WARNING: - In case of a defect of the steering mechanism, use the emergency tiller, available on the boat (in the cockpit locker) to get the boat to the nearest marina or service station.
Owner’s Manual Annex V of the Marpol Treaty is an International Convention providing for a cleaner, safer marine environment. IT IS THEREFORE ILLEGAL FOR ANY VESSEL TO DUMP PLASTIC GARBAGE INCLUDING SYNTHETIC ROPES, FISHING NETS AND PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS ANYWHERE IN THE OCEANS OR NAVIGABLE WATERS.
Owner’s Manual Figure 17 CAUTION: - Look for the labels on the boat to place the lifting straps (see Fig.17). - Make sure the straps do not damage the sail drive or propeller. DANGER: - It is not allowed to stay on board or stand under the boat when the boat is being hauled out.
Owner’s Manual Apply the antifouling with a spray gun or a roller in accordance with the antifouling manufacturer’s instructions. For maintenance of the hull follow the next steps: Remove all algae and shells using a brush and fresh water. ...
Any customer must be aware, if ordering a blue hull, that there may be white pixels visible in the blue hull. When sanding or polishing the hull the micro porosity of the laminate may be exposed. After final production, Elan yachts are sanded and polished, therefore extreme care must be exercised should further polishing be required.
Owner’s Manual To protect the sails from UV rays, always cover the mainsail folded on the boom with the mainsail cover. Remember to relieve outhaul tension before you start folding the mainsail. Genoa leech and foot already have sewn-on protective stripes that give a complete UV protection to a furled sail.
Owner’s Manual Wash your acrylic hatches and other acrylic components on your boat with a mild soap and plenty of warm water. Use a clean, soft cloth, applying only light pressure. Apply wax or non- acidic oil to such frames after cleaning. WARNING: - To avoid cracking, never use any type of solvent when cleaning acrylic glass.
Owner’s Manual Stainless steel sinks may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner and sponge. After cleaning the boat’s interior, proceed to inspect the bilge pump strainer and bilge, removing the dirt and drying it to prevent odour and mildew. WARNING: - Dirt, hair, etc. should not be directly washed into the bilge during any cleaning process because they may plug the bilge pump and prevent it from regular functioning.
Owner’s Manual Remove all the batteries from the boat and clean the poles. Store the batteries in a warm and dry location. The batteries should be completely charged before storing. The rest of the electrical system requires little maintenance. Extremely adverse weather conditions may cause corrosion.
Owner’s Manual Remove the cushions from the boat for winterisation, let them dry out and store them in a dry place. Make sure that the interior is well ventilated. Open all the lockers, covers and doors to allow for adequate air circulation. Prior the boat disposal (after end-of-life cycle) the owner needs to identify all legal requirements that are applicable to this environment aspect.
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