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  • Page 1 ELAN E360 – Owner's manual CIN: ____________________...

  • Page 2: Owner's Manual Preface

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual OWNER’S 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual TABLE OF CONTENT OWNER’S MANUAL PREFACE ..................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENT ........................3 FOREWORD ........................5 WARRANTY CONDITIONS OF YOUR ELAN ............... 8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..................11 3.1. DEGRESS OF DANGER ....................11 3.2. LABELS ON BOARD ..................... 11 3.3.
  • Page 4 ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 9.2.1. HULL ........................42 9.2.2. PROTECTION OF TERMINALS ................43 9.3. HULL AND DECK ......................43 9.3.1. CLEANING ......................43 9.3.2. STAINS, SCRATCHES AND ABRASION ..............44 9.4. MAST, SAILS AND RIGGING ..................44 9.5.

  • Page 5: Foreword

    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, traditional craftsmanship and beauty.
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  • Page 8: Warranty Conditions Of Your Elan

    This warranty is only valid after establishing and sending of all bellow documents to ELAN QA and AS Dept., according to the conditions specified on each of them...
  • Page 9 ELAN E4 – 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, •...
  • Page 10 ELAN E4 – 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 labor to be performed.

  • Page 11: Important Information

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3.1. DEGRESS OF DANGER 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.

  • Page 12: Liability Of The Owner/Operator

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 3.3. LIABILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR 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.

  • Page 13: Pre-Departure Check List

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual • Inform members of the crew about the location and operation of the fire-fighting equipment and the location of the escape routes. • In case the fire in engine room use fire port hole located on the companionway.

  • Page 14: Closing Up Your Craft After Sailing Check List

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual Owner's manual 3.7. CLOSING UP YOUR CRAFT AFTER SAILING CHECK LIST CLOSING UP YOUR CRAFT AFTER SAILING CHECK LIST CLOSING UP YOUR CRAFT AFTER SAILING CHECK LIST 1. Close all inlet/outlet seacocks in the hull.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.1. TECHNICAL DATA Boat Type Elan E4 Boat Class Sailboat Boat Design Category A “Ocean” SI-ELAE40_ _ _ _ _ _ Manufactured by ELAN, d.o.o. Begunje 1, 4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia...

  • Page 16: Definition Of Design

    4.2. DEFINITION OF DESIGN ELAN E4 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.

  • Page 17: Working Deck And Means Of Reboarding

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual WARNING: Keep portlights, windows, washboards, doors, hatches and ventilation openings closed when appropriate, e.g. in rough weather or at higher sailing speeds. Secure unfixed equipment safely when underway. 5.2. WORKING DECK AND MEANS OF REBOARDING The working deck shell provides safe access to following areas such as boat steering, strong points, anchoring, sail handling and trimming etc.

  • Page 18: Interior Layout

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 5.3. INTERIOR LAYOUT Following picture shows standard layouts (two and three cabin versions). Other versions are combination of these two basic layouts. Version 1: Version 3: Figure 5 1. Aft cabin 6. Toilet 2. Storage 7.

  • Page 19: Profile

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 5.4. PROFILE Figure 6 1. Pushpit 15. Integrated toe rail 2. Folding swimming ladder 16. Escape hatch 3. Twin rudders 17. Mooring cleat 4. Mooring cleats 18. Anchor chain storage drainage 5. Steering pedestal 19. Stoppers 6.

  • Page 20: Propulsion Systems

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 6. PROPULSION SYSTEMS 6.1. SAILS AND MAST Mainsail: 30,00 m Jib: 28,60 m Gennaker: 110,00 m Figure 7 6.2. ENGINE SYSTEM CAUTION: Follow the instructions for the use supplied by the engine manufacturer, especially with regards to the RPM and load of a new engine.

  • Page 21: Engine Operation

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 6.2.1. ENGINE OPERATION 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.

  • Page 22: Engine And Propeller Installation

    10% of its capacity. 6.2.2. ENGINE AND PROPELLER INSTALLATION The standard versions of the ELAN E4 are equipped with a VOLVO D1-30 engine – sail drive version. The engine runs on normal diesel fuel (D2). It is cooled with seawater in a closed cooling circuit.

  • Page 23: Fuel System

    ELAN E4 – 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 75 litres. The fuel tank is stowed under the port side saloon seat (see Fig. 9). Fuel tank is accessed from the saloon by lifting the settee panels.

  • Page 24: Systems And Circuits

    ELAN E360 – Owner's manual 1. Fuel tank 90 l 5. Diesel tank air vent 8. Diesel engine D1-30 2. Fuel inlet deck filler 6. Fuel line to engine 9. Diesel fuel filter 3. Diesel tank inlet hose 7. Fuel line engine 4.

  • Page 25: Water Systems

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual The seacock is OPEN when the lever is in line with the pipe. The seacock is CLOSED when the lever is at right angle (90 degrees). CAUTION: Keep seacocks, cockpit drains, bungs and other opening/closing devices in the hull closed or open, as appropriate, to minimize the risk of flooding.
  • Page 26 ELAN E4 – Owner's manual Figure 11-1 Figure 11-2 1. Fresh water tank – port ~ 105 l 9. Water heater 2. Fresh water tank – stb ~ 95 l 10. Engine to heater exchange 3. Water tank connection 11. Cold water tube 4.

  • Page 27: Hot Water System

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 7.2.2. HOT WATER SYSTEM A separate hot water system leads hot water from the water heater (see Fig. 11-1 and 11-2) to the users. The hot water system is filled with fresh water from the fresh water system.

  • Page 28: Bilge Water System

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual Figure 12-2 1. Galley sink outflow 6. Holding tank air vent 2. Galley sink water seacock 7. Waste tank dockside suction 3. Toilet sink outflow 8. Toilet sea water inlet seacock 4. Toilet sink water seacock 9.
  • Page 29 ELAN E4 – Owner's manual Figure 13 1. Retention bilge strainer 7. Electrical bilge pump outlet 2. Retention bilge strainer with float 8. Wetlocker strainer switch 9. Wetlocker outlet 3. Electrical bilge water drain pump 10. Shower bilge strainer 4. Non-returning valve 11.

  • Page 30: Gas System

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 7.5. GAS SYSTEM The boat is equipped with a gas cooker. A copper tube leads from the gas bottle to the cooker. A certified rubber hose is used to connect the cooker and the gas bottle to the copper tube.
  • Page 31 ELAN E4 – Owner's manual CAUTION: If pressure drops, a leak exists. Do not use LPG system until leak is repaired 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).
  • Page 32 ELAN E4 – Owner's manual Changing the gas bottle: 1. Close the gas valve under the cooker. 2. Close the screw valve and the safety valve on the gas bottle. 3. Put the gas bottle into the compartment under the helmsman’s seat.

  • Page 33: Electrical Systems

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 7.6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 7.6.1. 12V SYSTEM 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 an alternator driven by the boat’s engine.

  • Page 34: 230V System

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 7.6.2. 230V SYSTEM The boat is optionally equipped with a 230 V electrical circuit. The socket is located in the cockpit. In addition to the battery charger, the circuit also comprises sockets for 230 V consumers.

  • Page 35: Philippi Instrument Setup And Settings

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 7.6.3. PHILIPPI INSTRUMENT SETUP AND SETTINGS Display on control panel: Technical data TCM Connection voltage 8-30 V Instrument dimensions 105 x 105 x 40 mm Cut-pout to install instrument 90 x 90 mm Type: TCM 1...
  • Page 36 ELAN E4 – Owner's manual Key functions: Kompensation Arrow – choice of data for entry Tanktype Plus – positive change in value Tankvolumen Minus – negative change in value Return – saves data and returns to show state of tank...
  • Page 37 ELAN E4 – Owner's manual Key 1 Quick touch of the key Tank 1 settings Long touch of the key (cca. 5s) Key 2 Quick touch of the key Tank 2 settings (if there are more tanks) Key 3 Quick touch of the key...
  • Page 38 ELAN E4 – Owner's manual Instrument connection: The monitor screen connection is shown in the scheme below, the thickness of the conductor is 1,5 mm and it is connected directly to the battery. View from the back: Connection of sensors, measuring instruments in the table below:...

  • Page 39: Rudder And Steering System

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 7.7. RUDDER AND STEERING SYSTEM The boat is fitted with two connected rudders consisting of a long aluminum shafts passing through the deck and hull and a GRP rudder blade. The shaft goes almost to the end of the rudder blade.
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  • Page 41: Garbage Discharge

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 8. GARBAGE DISCHARGE 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 ROPEC, FISHING NETS AND PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS ANYWHERE IN THE OCEANS OR NAVIGABLE WATERS.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 9. MAINTENANCE 9.1. HAULAGE Figure 19 CAUTION: Look for labels on the boat to place the lifting stripes (see Fig.19). Make sure the straps do not damage the propeller or sail-drive and transducers. DANGER: It is not allowed to stay on board or stand under the boat when the boat is being hauled out.

  • Page 43: Protection Of Terminals

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual For maintenance of the hull follow the next steps: • Remove all algae and shells using a brush and fresh water. • When cleaning with a high pressure hose and cold water, do not bring the hose any closer than 0,5 m.

  • Page 44: Stains, Scratches And Abrasion

    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.

  • Page 45: Deck Equipment

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual Sails dislike salt water and sunshine, so whenever you have the possibility, rinse the sails with plenty of fresh water and dry them completely before folding them. To protect the sails from UV rays, always cover the mainsail folded on the boom with the mainsail cover.

  • Page 46: Plexiglass, Portlights And Hatches

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual WARNING: DO NOT clean teak deck with alcohol, acetone or gasoline or use teak maintenance systems based on the afore-mentioned substances. DO NOT use for teak strong or aggressive cleaners and brighteners. 9.5.5. PLEXIGLASS, PORTLIGHTS AND HATCHES Wash your acrylic hatches and other acrylic components on your boat with a mild soap and plenty of warm water.

  • Page 47: Cooker

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 9.6.4. COOKER Because only a clean cooker is safe, after any use clean the cooker thoroughly including the burners. 9.6.5. SINK GRP sinks may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner and sponge. 9.6.6. BILGE STRAINERS AND PUMPS After cleaning the boat’s interior, proceed to inspect the bilge pump strainer and bilge,...

  • Page 48: Cooker

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 10.2. COOKER Clean the cooker thoroughly, including the burners. Burn off excess gas in the feed line by closing the valve on the gas bottle with the gas burner lit. When the flame is extinguished, the gas in the feed line is burned.

  • Page 49: Covering

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual stains. If you find any damage, bring the sail to a sail-maker for a detailed inspection and repair. 10.9. COVERING It is much better to store a sailing yacht under cover than to leave it exposed to the weather conditions.

  • Page 50: Instructions For Use Of Installed Equipment

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 12. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF INSTALLED EQUIPMENT 1. Refrigerator 2. Water heater 3. Instruments 4. Engine 5. Etc. ELEMENT MANUFACTURER TYPE...
  • Page 51 ELAN E4 – Owner's manual NOTES: Make notes of any modification on your sailing yacht.

  • Page 52: Webasto Heating System V1 &V3

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 12.1. WEBASTO HEATING SYSTEM V1 &V3 Figure 20...
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  • Page 54: Electrical System Drawings

    ELAN E4 – Owner's manual 12.2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DRAWINGS...
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