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Tome 2 – Volume 2
Teil 2 – Tomo 2
ZR20230
Edition 4
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL AVANT LA MISE EN SERVICE DE VOTRE ZODIAC.
CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ZODIAC.
LEGGERE ATTENTAMENTE PRIMA DE INIZIARE IL MONTAGGIO DEL VOSTRO ZODIAC.
VOR INBETRIEBNAHME IHRES ZODIAC VORLIEGENDES HANDBUCH AUFMERKSAM LESEN.
LEER CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE PONER EN SERVICIO SU ZODIAC.

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  • Page 1 Teil 2 – Tomo 2 ZR20230 Edition 4 LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL AVANT LA MISE EN SERVICE DE VOTRE ZODIAC. CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ZODIAC. LEGGERE ATTENTAMENTE PRIMA DE INIZIARE IL MONTAGGIO DEL VOSTRO ZODIAC. VOR INBETRIEBNAHME IHRES ZODIAC VORLIEGENDES HANDBUCH AUFMERKSAM LESEN.
  • Page 2 Owner's Manual Volume 2 VOLUME 2 DESCRIPTION – BUOYANCY MECHANISM PROPULSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND CIRCUITS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PAGE  I – GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS I-1-Technical characteristics -------------------------------------------------- 3 - 5 I-2-Technical description------------------------------------------------------- I-3-Item location------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 - 8 I-4-Handling-----------------------------------------------------------------------  II – BUOYANCY MECHANISM II-1-Assembling the buoyancy mechanism on the hull------------------- II-2-Fixing the flap--------------------------------------------------------------- 12 – 13 II-3-Inflation mechanism ------------------------------------------------------ II-4-Pressure---------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 - 15 ...

  • Page 4: I-1-Technical Characteristics

    DESCRIPTION - Technical Characteristics I -1-TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions 27’10 ” (ft) 7.45 24’5” (ft) 9’10” (ft) 1.85 6’ (ft) 1’11” (ft) Design category B / C (Directive 94/25/CE) Capacity B=10 C=20 (ISO) 2050 2800 4519 6173 1350 1350 2976 2976 Compartiment Motorisation SINGLE ENGINE...
  • Page 5 The B category allows to navigate with 10 passengers. Each passengers has to be seated and have possibility to hold on to the boat. We recommend you to use the specific Zodiac accessories (contact your dealer). Position of accessories SEAT / BOLSTER (per design category) Depending on the navigation category in which the boat is used, the diagram below shows 2 positions for the seat or bolster depending on the number of seats required.
  • Page 6 This boat’s tube is made with Hypalon™ Néoprène ™ 1670 dtex fabric. For a better maintenance we recommend to clean the tube with soapy water or ecological cleaner like Revival, available in your Zodiac dealer shop. DO NOT USE CLEANER WITH SOLVENT LIKE ACETATE...

  • Page 7: I-2-Technical Description

    • Seat • Bolster • Rear seatback • Ski pylon • Roll bar • T-top • Bathing ladder • 4- and 6-cylinder racks • Electrical inflator. * For more information on available optional accessories see your ZODIAC dealer. 6 / 47...

  • Page 8: I-3-Item Location

    DESCRIPTION - Functional Elements I -3-LOCATION OF ELEMENTS 7 / 47...
  • Page 9 DESCRIPTION - Functional Elements MARK DESIGNATION 1 davit + rea + cleat + lights Bow ring mooring cleat Anchoring rope locker cover Fuel filling point Removable 75-litre chest Tank compartment ventilation grid Tank vent Fuel overflow drainage Tank hose access hatch. Tank valve/gauge access hatch.

  • Page 10: I-4-Handling

    DESCRIPTION - Handling I -4-HANDLING I-4-1-Transport:  Advice for fitting to a trailer is given in the owner's manual, Volume 1. I-4-2-Storage: THE BOAT MUST REST ON THE BOW (SEE SKETCH BELOW) CAUTION I -4-3-Lifting: The boat has no lifting devices. THE BOAT HAS NO LIFTING DEVICE SO HOISTING REQUIRES PASSING...

  • Page 11: Buoyancy Mechanism

    BUOYANCY MECHANISM – Assembly on the Hull II-1-ASSEMBLING THE BUOYANCY MECHANISM ON THE HULL To facilitate the positioning of the buoyancy mechanism, apply liquid soap (A) to the hull rails Place the bolt rope (a) of the buoyancy mechanism in the hull rail (b) located in the bow of the hull.

  • Page 12: Ii-2-Fixing The Flap

    BUOYANCY MECHANISM - Fixing the Flap II-2-FIXING THE FLAP Fix the external flap using the stainless steel bars and bolts of the buoyancy mechanism kit. Apply sealing compound on all the screws and in the hull holes to achieve final tightness.

  • Page 13: Ii-3-Inflation Mechanism

    BUOYANCY MECHANISM - Inflating System II-3-INFLATING SYSTEM II -3-1- The inflation pump a. adapter b. nozzle c. hose base d. inflating orifice * A fast electrical inflator (12 V) is available as an option (contact your dealer). II -3-2- Valves EASY PUSH VALVES To change position In inflating position...
  • Page 14 BUOYANCY MECHANISM - Inflating System II -3-3- Pressure gauge II -3-4- Buoyancy mechanism inflation Activate all valves in inflating position Fix the hose base in the inflator inflating orifice To inflate your boat properly, the inflator should be correctly placed on the ground. The boat inflates rapidly if the inflator is used smoothly and without haste.

  • Page 15: Ii-4-Pressure

    BUOYANCY MECHANISM - Pressure II -4-1- Buoyancy mechanism inflation • Place the adapter corresponding to the diameter of the semi built-in valve at the inflator hose nozzle. Inflate the buoyancy mechanism, balancing the pressure between the different compartments until the partitions (a) are no longer visible (pressure = 240 mb) Never pressurise a compartment when the others are completely...
  • Page 16 BUOYANCY MECHANISM - Pressure Thus, it is important to anticipate: Check and adjust the pressure in the inflatable compartments (re-inflating or deflating as necessary) according to temperature variations (especially when the temperature varies greatly between the morning and evening in hot climates) and ensure that the pressure is within the recommended pressure zone (from 220 to 270 mb/green zone).

  • Page 17: Propulsion System

    PROPULSION SYSTEM Comply with ZODIAC recommendations and engine constructor recommendations regarding engine assembly. For optimum use of your boat, see your dealer. 16 / 47...

  • Page 18: Iv-1-Fuel

    INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Fuel IV-1-FUEL IV -1-1-Description of essential functional parts: The boat is factory-mounted with a 400-litre tank located under the deck. It is filled at the prow, via a filling port below the front hood. MARK DESIGNATION Fuel circuit closing valve Gauge transmitter Draining hole of the overflow compartment...
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Fuel IV-1-3- Water/Fuel separator filter To protect the engine, a water/fuel separator filter is placed on the NOTE fuel supply circuit. The water/fuel separator filter is located in the aft chest, on the starboard partition (contact your dealer to obtain a second filter for dual-engine configurations).
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Fuel Changing the filter cartridge: Comply with Zodiac recommendations and filter manufacturer recommendations Place a funnel and recovery bowl underneath the cartridge while it is being replaced. Before changing the filter, make sure the fuel supply line pressure is released.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Fuel IV-1-5-Recommendations: IN CASE OF FUEL LEAK OR FIRE, THE FUEL CIRCUIT CLOSING VALVE, LOCATED ON THE TANK, ISOLATES THE TANK FROM THE FUEL CIRCUIT AND MUST WARNING REMAIN CLOSED.  A FULL TANK AVOIDS CONDENSATION ON EACH OPERATION.

  • Page 22: Iv-2-Electricity

    INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity IV -2-ELECTRICITY IV -2-1-Schematic diagram (an A3 drawing is supplied with the console connection unit). 21 / 47...
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity IV-2-2 - Harness drawings (an A3 drawing is supplied with the console connection unit). 22 / 47...
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity IV-2-3 Item location Correspondence: ITEM No. DESIGNATION Bilge pump switch Coupler support and battery isolation switch Standby power supply for white light Reservoir gauge Standby cable below the hatch for wiring to the console Davit light power supply Feedthrough position IV-2-4- Wiring the console unit and switch Your boat has been prewired with an electrical harness;...
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity The light + bilge pump switches (also supplied). The fuel gauge holder. IV-2-5 Wiring preparation IV-2-5-1 Installing the feedthrough (supplied) WHEN DRILLING, BE CAREFUL WITH THE TANK LOCATED JUST UNDERNEATH. WARNING 1-Drill in the corner (grey area) 2- Find the electrical cables of the 3- Present the clamp to pre-drill 4 -Thread the feedthrough, the...
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity IV-2-5-2 Unit wiring After positioning the console on the deck and passing the cables through the console shelf (for console Z61128), wire the unit. Positive + bus bar Holes to drill for cable feedthrough Fuse support Negative - bus bar IV-2-5-3 Wiring - Step 1: Connect the following cables on the fuse support bus (mark 2).
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity - Step 2: Connect the following cables on the negative bus bar (mark 3). - Step 3: Connect the following cables on the positive bus bar (mark 1). - Step 4: Fix the unit to the console. Before attaching the unit to the side of the console, stick a piece of plywood on in order to increase the thickness to hold the screws.
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity Attach the unit onto the plywood using the wood screws (not supplied). IV-2-5-4 Switch wiring (bilge pumps + lights) - Step 1: Position the switches on your console (taking the harness length into consideration). If your boat has a Z61128 console, we recommend positioning the switch panel as shown below.
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity - Step 2: Wiring Group of wires to connect Wiring seen from behind the switches 28 / 47...
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Electricity IV-2-5-5 Fuel gauge holder wiring (rear view) IV-2-5-6 Circuit-breaker and battery isolation switch operation The boat is factory-mounted with a circuit breaker and two battery couplers (for dual- engine configuration). For a single engine configuration, only one coupler will be used. 29 / 47...
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT The circuit breaker isolates the console unit power supply. After each use, set the circuit breaker back to OFF. NOTE The battery couplers allow the engines to be started either with one battery per engine, or by coupling the batteries (in parallel), or with a single battery. IV-2-5-7 Table of possible configurations COUPLER STATE RESULT...
  • Page 32 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT – Connecting the Options IV -2-6-CONNECTING THE OPTIONS IV -2-6-1-Precautions: The boat is factory-mounted with 2 bilge pumps and navigation lights. Nevertheless, 2 spare positions remain in the fuse box (below the console) to connect additional accessories in some conditions: ...
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT – Connecting the Options Example 1 To add: a 72-W VHF, a 36-W GPS, a 60-W radio, a 72-W cigarette lighter, a 20-W clock. Hold fan Miscellaneous lights Miscellaneous Radio 60 W 20 W (clock) electronic equipment Depth-finder Shower pump ...
  • Page 34 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT – Connecting the Options Example 3 To add: a 60-W GPS, a 60-W radio, a 120-W buzzer. Hold fan Miscellaneous lights Miscellaneous Radio 60 W electronic equipment Depth-finder Shower pump  60 W Max. retained power 120 W (> 60 W) Projector Alarm system Fridge...
  • Page 35  Forced ON; the switch must be held for forced operation. As soon as you release the switch, it returns to OFF (2). WHEN MOORED, SET THE BILGE PUMP SWITCH TO AUTOMATIC. WARNING ZODIAC RECOMMENDS USING A TARPAULIN OR COCKPIT COVER TO PREVENT RAINWATER FROM COMING IN. NOTE 34 / 47...
  • Page 36 AIRED PLACE. ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING CLOSE TO A BATTERY.  If you do not plan to use your Zodiac® for a month or more, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dark and dry place.

  • Page 37: Iv-3-Drainage

    INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Drainage IV –3-DRAINAGE: IV -3-1-Description of essential functional parts: The boat empties itself, it has 4 quick drain holes at the rear of the deck. Dumping system 36 / 47...
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Drainage IV-3-2-Hull plug hole IV-3-2-1-Boat outside the water (on trailer, cradle, etc.) POSITION OPEN, PLUG REMOVED. IV-3-2-2-Boat in the water POSITION CLOSED, PLUG(S) IN POSITION. (MAKE SURE THE PLUG IS PROPERLY CLOSED.) Drain hole 37 / 47...

  • Page 39: Iv-4-Steering

    INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Steering IV-4-STEERING A hydraulic jack (optional) may be used for the single-engine configuration and in some cases for the dual-engine (see max. authorized power). Comply with the steering manufacturer’s recommendations (installation, use and maintenance). For optimum use of your boat, see your dealer. INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Fire IV-5- FIRE WE RECOMMEND YOU KEEP AN EXTINGUISHER ON...

  • Page 40: Iv-6-Anchoring/Mooring

    INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT - Anchoring/Mooring IV-6- ANCHORING/MOORING IV -6-1-Description of essential functional parts: MARK DESIGNATION Chain plate Roller chock + rea Fairlead Anchoring chest Anchor support plate Mooring cleat IV-6-2- Use THE FAIRLEAD AND CLEATS CAN ONLY BE USED FOR OCCASIONAL MOORING OF THE BOAT. FOR PERMANENT MOORING, USE THE BOW CHAIN WARNING PLATE PROVIDED AT THE FRONT OF THE BOAT.

  • Page 41: Information And Identification Plates

    INFORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES V-1-SAFETY LABEL AND REGISTRATION PLATES POSITION 40 / 47...

  • Page 42: V-2-Safety Label And Registration Plates Description

    INFORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES V -2-SAFETY LABEL AND REGISTRATION PLATES DESCRIPTION 41 / 47...
  • Page 43 INFORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES MAKE SURE THAT THE LABELS ARE PRESENT AND LEGIBLE. CONTACT YOUR DEALER TO OBTAIN NEW ONES IF NECESSARY. 42 / 47...

  • Page 44: Vi-1-Console Position

    VI -1 LOCATION OF CONSOLE Z61128 (For navigation category B or C) Your boat may be fitted with an optional console (see your Zodiac dealer). To optimise the use of the boat and retain all accesses to deck wells (tank/electrical wiring and cable feedthrough accesses), we recommend placing the console in the area indicated below.

  • Page 45: Vi-2-Seat / Bolster Position

    LOCATION OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE TANK HATCH MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE AND UNENCUMBERED BY THE POSITION OF ACCESSORIES. IT MAY HOWEVER BE ENTIRELY COVERED BY THE CONSOLE, WHILE REMAINING ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE CONSOLE WARNING FRONT CHEST. NEVER DRILL THE TANK AREA WITH A BIT PROTRUDING MORE THAN 30MM FROM THE DRILL HEAD AND DO NOT USE SCREWS OVER 20 MM LONG.

  • Page 46: Vi-3-Rollbar Position

    LOCATION OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES VI-4-Position of ROLL BAR accessory (more detailed instructions are supplied with each option) VI-5-Position of accessory ski mast/ rear seatback 45 / 47...

  • Page 47: Vi-5-T-Top Position

    THE SKI MAST CAN BE USED ONLY FOR SKI OR WAKEBOARD. FOR TOWING BOATS OR BUOY, USE REAR CHAIN PLATE WARNING LOCATION OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES VI-1-6-Position of T-TOP accessory 46 / 47...
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