Zodiac PRO 550 Owner's Manual

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Tome 2 – Volume 2

Teil 2 – Tomo 2

ZR20249

Edition 3

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 ZR20249 Edition 3 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
VOLUME 2 DESCRIPTION - BUOYANCY CHAMBER PROPULSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND CIRCUITS CONTENTS PAGE I - GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS I-1-Technical characteristics ------------------------------------------------- 3 - 4 I-2-Inventory --------------------------------------------------------------------- I-3-Location of items------------------------------------------------------------ I-4- Handling --------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 - 9 I-5-Location of accessories----------------------------------------------------- 10-12 I-6-Tank / Fuel circuit----------------------------------------------------------- 13-17 I-7-Electrical circuit ------------------------------------------------------------ 1-8-Safety labels------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 4: I - General Descriptions I-1-Technical Characteristics
DESCRIPTION - Technical characteristics I-1-TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions (ft) 17‘ 2“ 4.02 (ft) 13‘ 2“ (ft) 7‘ 3“ (ft) 3‘ 11“ 0.50 (ft) 1‘8“ Design category (Directive 94/25/EC) Capacity (ISO) 1150 Maximum 2535 Compartment Engine configuration Minimum power recommended Maximum power recommended Maximum power allowed...
Page 5 DESCRIPTION - Technical characteristics Dimension tolerance: +/- 4% NOTE Weight tolerance: +/- 5% The maximum payload has been calculated according to ISO 6185 standards. Operating at or near maximum payload is only advised in calm water and at reduced speeds. Weight shown not including accessories The recommended power corresponds to optimum operation of the NOTE...
Page 6: I-2-Inventory
STANDARD EQUIPMENT • 2 paddles • Foot inflator • Pressure gauge cap • Repair kit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES • Sling • Roll bar • Console • Seat • Boarding ladder • Other options available. See your ZODIAC dealer Page 5 / 26...
Page 7: I-3-Location Of Items
DESCRIPTION – Location of items I-3-LOCATION OF ITEMS Page 6 of 26...
Page 8 STRONGAN DUOTEX PRO 500 BUOYANCY CHAMBER BLACK/RED, DEFENCE 165 MM ITEM DESIGNATION REF. Bow roller Anchor locker cover Lashing Handle Mooring cleat Buoyancy chamber AFT Chain plate High flow rate self-bailer Hull drain hole Water shield Valve/tank gauge access hatch Tank surface below deck Ventilation grille Tank filler access...
Page 9: I-4-Handling
DESCRIPTION - Handling I-4-HANDLING I-4-1-Transportation The trailer installation recommendations are specified in VOLUME I of the owner's manual. I-4-2-Storage Respect the position recommendations indicated below. Distances are expressed in millimetres. THE BOAT MUST REST ON THE BOW LINE (SEE SKETCH BELOW). WARNING 2500 Page 8 of 26...
Page 10 Remove the aft chain plates and refit them with the ring reversed (facing forward). b- Fit the bow of the boat with 2 additional chain plates (contact your ZODIAC dealer). The diagram below shows the areas where the fore chain plates are located (distances in millimetres).
Page 11: I-5-Location Of Accessories
DESCRIPTION – Location of accessories I-5-1-Location of optional accessories I-5-1-1-Console/Seat/Bolster Your boat can accept certain optional accessories (console/seat/bolster). Position them in the locations indicated below to optimise use of the boat and be able to pass the wires under the deck. In addition, certain areas, particularly those above the tank, are subject to certain precautions when the tank is fitted (see diagram) The positioning dimensions are taken from the aft transom (distances in millimetres).
Page 12 DESCRIPTION – Location of accessories WARNING: Never drill the tank area with a bit which protrudes more than 30 mm from the drill chuck (identified on the deck by the limits of the non-slip area) and do not use a screw more than 20 mm in length. Tank location area under deck I-5-1-2-Cable feedthrough...
Page 13 DESCRIPTION – Location of accessories I-5-1-3-Roll bar and boarding ladder A- Roll bar (for use to best advantage comply with the installation dimensions) B- Boarding ladder (recommended position) Page 12 of 26...
Page 14: I-6-Tank / Fuel Circuit
DESCRIPTION –Tank /Fuel circuit Your boat is fitted with a tank of capacity 75 l located under the deck and filled through a hatch situated at the front of the boat under the anchor locker lid (see diagram below) Vent Filling I-6-1-Presentation of tank Fuel line cutoff valve...
Page 15 DESCRIPTION –Tank /Fuel circuit I-6-3-LOCKING THE PETROL CIRCUIT (valve) The fuel line is controlled by opening or closing the tank valve located under the deck and accessible by removing the hatch over it. Valve - When not using your boat, close the fuel circuit valve. NOTE: - When you are going to use your boat, open the fuel circuit valve.
Page 16 A tank access hatch will then be installed. For your safety, a ZODIAC agent or dealer must carry out this installation. They are the only people qualified to carry out such work.
Page 17 Filter Changing the filter cartridge: Follow ZODIAC’s recommendations and those of the filter’s manufacturer. Place a draining funnel under the position of the cartridge to be replaced. Before replacing the filter, the pressure in the fuel feed system must be released.
Page 18 DESCRIPTION – Tank /Fuel circuit I-6-6-Recommendations IN THE EVENT OF A PETROL LEAK OR A FIRE, THE PETROL CIRCUIT CLOSING VALVE LOCATED ON WARNING THE TANK BELOW THE DECK MUST BE CLOSED. HAVING A FULL TANK AVOIDS CONDENSATION APPEARING ON EACH OUTLET. GET THE TANK CLEANED EVERY FIVE YEARS.
Page 19: I-7-Electrical Circuit
I-7- ELECTRICITY IV-7-1-Battery (not supplied) Recommendation for battery location I-7-2-Usage Comply with ZODIAC's recommendations and with the recommendations of the battery manufacturer for standard maintenance. MAINTAIN YOUR BATTERY: KEEP THE BATTERY CLEAN AND DRY IN ORDER TO AVOID PREMATURE WEAR.
Page 20: 1-8-Safety Labels
DESCRIPTION – Safety labels I-8-Safety labels You boat comes with safety labels. It is essential that you follow the recommendations on these in order to be able to use boat in total safety. Position on the deck Page 19 / 26...
Page 21: Ii-1-Installing The Buoyancy Chamber On The Hull
INSTALLING THE BUOYANCY CHAMBER ON THE HULL II-1-INSTALLING THE BUOYANCY CHAMBER ON THE HULL IF THE BUOYANCY CHAMBER HAS BEEN STORED IN TEMPERATURES UNDER 0ºC, LEAVE IT IN A TEMPERATE PLACE (20ºC) TWELVE HOURS BEFORE INSTALLATION. To facilitate the positioning of the buoyancy chamber, apply liquid soap (A) to the hull rails Position the bolt rope (a) of the buoyancy chamber (b) in the hull rail in the rails situated at the front of the boat (=>...
Page 22 BUOYANCY CHAMBER – Fixing the protective flaps DETAIL OF FLAP FIXING Put the internal protective flap in place Fix the internal protective flap (screw + washers) After fixing the internal protective flap on the hull, pull the buoyancy chamber gently towards the forward section in order to send the external protective flap over the forward nose (do not attach it at this point).
Page 23: Ii-2-Setting Up The Buoyancy Chamber - Main Steps
BUOYANCY CHAMBER – Main steps II-2-SETTING UP THE BUOYANCY CHAMBER – MAIN STEPS When assembling the boat, it is important that you follow the procedure in the correct order. Proceed step by step, referring each time to the pages indicated for explanations. INFLATION PROCEDURE PAGE SECTION...
Page 24: Ii-3-Inflation System
BUOYANCY CHAMBER – Inflation system PRESSURE INDICATOR BOAT INFLATION Activate all valves in the inflation position. Attach the hose connector to the inflator inflation port. 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 25: Ii-4-Pressure
BUOYANCY CHAMBER - Pressure INFLATING THE BUOYANCY CHAMBER • Place the adapter corresponding to the diameter of the semi built-in valve at the inflator hose nozzle. balancing the pressure between the different compartments Inflate the buoyancy mechanism, until the partitions (a) are no longer visible (pressure = 240 mb) NEVER PUT A COMPARTMENT UNDER PRESSURE...
Page 26 BUOYANCY CHAMBER - Pressure RISK OF PRESSURE LOSS EXAMPLE: Your boat is exposed to direct sunlight on the beach (temperature=50°C) at the recommended pressure (240 mb/3.4 PSI). When you launch it (temperature=20°C), the temperature and internal pressure of the inflatable compartments will drop simultaneously (up to 120 mb) and YOU WILL THEN NEED TO REINFLATE until you regain the millibars lost due to the difference between the ambient air and water temperatures.
Page 27: Propulsion System
PROPULSION SYSTEM III - PROPULSION SYSTEM Complies with ZODIAC's recommendations and with the engine manufacturer's recommendations. For optimum use of your boat, seek advice from your dealer. Page 26 of 26...

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