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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GENERAL SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT PROLOGUE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE SAFETY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION MESSAGES STANDARD EQUIPMENT MARINE SAFETY USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET® KNOWING YOUR ABJET® TENDER TENDER GENERAL ARRANGEMENT CONSOLE AND BEFORE STARTING INSTRUMENT PANEL CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARRANGEMENT STARTING THE BOAT JET BOATS SAFETY... - Page 3 CONTENTS MAINTENANCE & WARNING LABELS INSPECTIONS ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS GENERAL BOAT MAINTENANCE WARRANTY FIBERGLASS HULL REPAIR REPAIR OF THE TUBE SYSTEM & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE ENGINE BREAK-IN INSPECTION GENERAL ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING CHART...
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Page 4: Prologue
PROLOGUE The ABJET® is a reflection of pure boating passion. It marries thoroughly modern RIB on the market. To ensure we meet the its stunning performance with the luxurious style, comfort, discerning expectations of owners, we overlook no detail in its safety and unparalleled quality craftsmanship that AB design and construction. -
Page 5: Marine Safety
MARINE SAFETY This Manual is not intended to provide complete training on all We recommend to include the following items: aspects of boat operation. We strongly recommend that all Anchor & anchor line Mooring lines operators of this boat look for additional information on boat Bailer Oars/paddles handling and safety. - Page 6 KNOWING YOUR ABJET TENDER ® GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Note: The following picture is illustrative and may vary according to the ABJET® model selected. Integrated bow locker Drain lines with non-return valves SS davit lifting points Deck flushing point Lateral seat Rear seat with ample storage Fuel filler cap (under seat) Push-Push inflation valves LED anchor light...
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Page 7: Knowing Your Abjet® Tender
KNOWING YOUR ABJET TENDER ® CONSOLE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL Note: The following picture is illustrative and may vary according to the ABJET® model chosen. Digital display gauge Control panel mode/set button and toggle Waterproof rocker switches with circuit breakers Engine start/stop button and kill switch Starting ON/OFF key switch Steering wheel Shift Control... -
Page 8: Engine Compartment Arrangement
KNOWING YOUR ABJET TENDER ® ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARRANGEMENT Note: The following picture is illustrative and may vary according to the ABJET® model chosen. Coolant tank Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler point Engine catalytic converter Towing valve Engine fuse box Main ECU Power Supply Circuit Breaker Battery charger Engine fuel filler... -
Page 9: Jet Boats Safety
KNOWING YOUR ABJET TENDER ® JET BOATS SAFETY / IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Jet Boat Safety •Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO), which can cause injury or death if inhaled in sufficient quantities. Educate all occupants about the risks and symptoms of CO WARNING accumulation and CO poisoning. - Page 10 KNOWING YOUR ABJET TENDER ® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine Specifications NOTICE Never experiment with other fuels. The use of inadequate fuel can result in boat performance deterioration and damage to critical parts in the fuel system and engine components. OEM with This Engine is Four Stars -Super Ultra Low Emission The four-star label identifies engines that meet the Air...
- Page 11 HPiVS-iR1088-007-I-02-00 CE Manufacturer’s Address: HPiUK-R1088-007-I-02-00 UKCA Calle 1E N° 2 -15 Bodega N° 9, Zona Franca de Barranquilla, AB Inflatables as NMMA Member Colombia. Phone: +57(5) 3795132 Means ABJET® has met all requirements to which this boat Fax: +57(5) 3795667 in NMMA certified.
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Page 12: Generaldescription
GENERAL DES C RI PTIO N one is located on the inner side of the buoyancy chamber and The Hull the other is screwed to the afore. This last piece is The bottom of the ABJET® is made out of fiberglass, providing composed of a one-way check valve, a diaphragm and a cap. - Page 13 GENERAL DES C RI PTIO N Air tightness is obtained partly by means of the plunger one- A good rule of thumb is: When you cannot deflate the tube way check valve that is set at the base of the valve insert; more than 1 cm (3/8”) with the pressure of your finger, you complete air tightness is ensured by properly fitting the valve have then reached the approximate working pressure.
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Page 14: Seating Arrangement
Fueling and Fuel System Please find all information related to Seating Arrangements All ABJET® boats have a fuel tank installed underneath the in the Download section at AB Inflatables website: deck. The ABJET® has been designed to allow inspection for www.abinflatables.com all fuel system components. -
Page 15: General System Arrangement
Breakers and Fuses Each electrical circuit has been designed to meet the General System Arrangement standards set in ABYC E-11. AB inflatables has made emphasis on the selection of the circuit protection and automatic The following equipment description includes only the cutting devices. -
Page 16: Standard Equipment
GENERAL DES C RI PTIO N ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION / STANDARD EQUIPMENT Breakers Bilge Pump Each of the electrical circuits that feed a certain load are The bilge pump is installed on a flat base located inside the protected by automatic breakers. These are usually placed engine compartment. - Page 17 GENERAL DES C RI PTIO N STANDARD EQUIPMENT LED Navigation and Anchor Lights comes with three (3) or four (4) storage clips (depending on the Standard equipment on all ABJET® tenders includes the model) located in the engine compartment, where the pole navigation (red/green) light and the anchor (white) light lights can be kept while not in use.
- Page 18 GENERAL DES C RI PTIO N STANDARD EQUIPMENT Blower Under platform sliding SS Ladder The blower (exhaust fan) is a device installed to draw out the Folded below the swimming platform for easy stowing, the combustion gases that accumulate engine convenient Sliding SS Ladder helps you to access the boat from compartment.
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- Page 20 GENERAL DES C RI PTIO N STANDARD EQUIPMENT Mechanical Steering System Safety Lanyard The installed steering system has been specially designed for This device is installed next to the key switch on the console. jet boats, with a 270° turning arc lock to lock, using a steering To run the engine, the lanyard clip must always be attached cable with stainless steel inner core and output ends.
- Page 21 GENERAL DES C RI PTIO N STANDARD EQUIPMENT Additional Circuits Ignition Wire Purple The additional circuits (ACC Switches) for accessories are Fuel Level Sender Pink rated with an over current protection of 5 amps. Please consider this information when selecting additional Instruments Lights Blue devices to install on the boat.
- Page 22 USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® This pressure variation takes place as a result of temperature Read the recommendations below before launching your changes, without indicating the air tightness of the buoyancy boat. Be sure to understand the information given in this chambers being at fault.
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Page 23: Before Starting
USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® BEFORE STARTING / CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Before starting extinguisher, anchor, signaling devices, tool kit, mooring lines, first aid kit and owner’s manual). - Read and understand the owner’s manual. - Float plan. - Check the pressure in the buoyancy chambers 0,2 bar (3 psi). -
Page 24: Starting The Boat
USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® STARTING THE BOAT / SAFE OPERATION AND MANEUVERABILITY Starting the boat Safe operation and maneuverability For safety reasons and proper care, perform daily PRE-RIDE WARNING INSPECTION as specified in BRP Operators Manual before Avoid personal injury! Do not allow anyone staying near to the jet pump or intake grate, even operating your boat. - Page 25 USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® SAFE OPERATION AND MANEUVERABILITY Make sure that passengers and gear do not obstruct the Do not overload the boat or take on more passengers than • • operator's view or ability to move. designated for the particular boat.
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Page 26: Use & Performance Of Your Abjet® Tender
USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® REDUCED POWER OPTION Reduced power option Some ABJET® models have a reduced power mode available to limit the power of the engine. This feature is particularly useful to control the maximum power when less-experienced users drive the boat or, if a need of power limitation is required because of external conditions. -
Page 27: Operating The Abjet® Tender
USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® OPERATING THE ABJET® TENDER Operating the ABJET® tender Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Level Indicator Indicator Lights lights Digital Screen Numerical Display Hour Meter Display Depth Sounder Indicator Multifunction Display... -
Page 28: Panel Control Displays
USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® PANEL CONTROL DISPLAYS Panel control displays TYPICAL The control panel allows the operator to view several PILOT LAMPS (ON) MESSAGE DISPLAY DESCRIPTION indications such as, engines RPM, fuel level and engine temperature. It can also be used to navigate through and select several functions, modes of operation and change certain settings and system parameters. - Page 29 USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® PANEL CONTROL DISPLAYS WARNING Numerical Display The numerical display is used to provide a variety of Never use the depth sounder as a warning device to ride in shallow waters. indications, as per selection made from the DISPLAY function on the multifunction display.
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Page 30: General Monitoring System
USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® GENERAL MONITORING SYSTEM General monitoring system PILOT LAMPS BEEP MESSAGE DISPLAY DESCRIPTION High Engine or exhaust Continue The electronic components of the EMS (Engine Management Temperature system overheating System) and other components of the electrical system are Low or High Low/High battery monitored constantly by an electronic system. -
Page 31: After Use
Avoid any contact with ride plate as burns may occur. of algae or other marine organisms. The boat has two flushing points (Except ABJET 285): one on NOTICE • the pump support and the other one on the deck. To flush the... -
Page 32: Towing Your Boat
USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® AFTER USE / TOWING YOUR INFLATABLE Towing your boat Run the engine about 20 seconds at a fast idle between 4000- 5000 rpm. NOTICE NOTICE Special precautions MUST be taken when towing a BRP Rotax powered boat in the water to prevent the exhaust Never run engine without supplying water to the exhaust system and engine from filling with water. - Page 33 USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® TOWING YOUR INFLATABLE WARNING • Never tow a boat with people on board. • Towing or being towed stresses the boats, hardware and lines. Failure of any part can seriously injure people or damage the boats. •...
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Page 34: Transporting By Road
USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER ® TOWING YOUR INFLATABLE / TRANSPORTING BY ROAD Transporting by road Davit Lifting The ABJET®s have three (3) or four (4) davit lifting rings To transport the ABJET®s, there are several types of trailers installed from factory;... -
Page 35: Maintenance & Inspections
MAINTENANCE & INSPEC TIONS GENERAL BOAT MAINTENANCE Maintenance & inspections CAUTION Never spray any kind of solvent or greasy solution on the tubes, as Proper maintenance is under the owner's responsibility. The this could contaminate the materials and repairs would be necessary. -
Page 36: Fiberglass Hull Repair
MAINTENANCE & INSPEC TIONS GENERAL BOAT MAINTENANCE WARNING worsening because the gel coat still provides a seal against water entering the laminate. The touching up treatment Do not cover the boat with a canvas until completely dry, as this could damage the tissue of the tubes due to mildew and water stains. - Page 37 MAINTENANCE & INSPEC TIONS GENERAL BOAT MAINTENANCE 0.003 bar (0.045 psi) per one degree Celsius (34 oF). It is 10. The valves have a nut and bolt system. With the t u b e impractical to look for leaks which do not lower the pressure deflated, hold the back of the valve through the fabric and beyond 0.003 bar (0.045 psi) per hour.
- Page 38 MAINTENANCE & INSPEC TIONS GENERAL BOAT MAINTENANCE 1. Clean the surface to be repaired. It must be free of dust Repairing a perforation or rupture or any kind of grease. Repairs should be carried out on deflated or partially deflated boats.
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Page 39: System & Equipment Maintenance
MAINTENANCE & INSPECTIONS GENERAL BOAT MAINTENANCE / SYSTEM & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE System & equipment maintenance 9. Apply with a brush to BOTH surfaces: one coat of glue applied as thin as possible and make sure to spread it evenly. Maintenance Let it dry for 15 minutes before applying the second coat. -
Page 40: Engine Maintenance
MAINTENANCE & INSPECTIONS SYSTEM & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE / ENGINE MAINTENANCE Make sure they are free of cracks, dents, distortion, or Make sure that there is no agglomeration due to discharge corrosion. If damage is found, replace generator. too close to equipment, walls etc. If any agglomeration exists, it must be wiped or washed clean. -
Page 41: Engine Break-In Inspection
MAINTENANCE & INSPECTIONS ENGINE MAINTENANCE / ENGINE BREAK-IN INSPECTION / GENERAL ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE General Engine Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule does not exempt the pre-ride ALWAYS CHECK THE LATEST VERSION OF THE BRP OPERA- inspection (Refer to Use and Performance chapter). TORS MANUAL INCLUDED IN THE OWNER’S PACKAGE TO KNOW WHEN THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE STRICTLY SERVICED WARNING... -
Page 42: Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Electrical troubleshooting chart boat will not be used for long periods of time. This will prevent a battery load loss if an electrical device is left on accidentally. 1. If the lights do not turn on. CAUTION Check the battery connection. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting Chart
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Troubleshooting chart ALWAYS refer to the BRP Operators Manual included in the Note: Please contact your authorized ABJET® dealer if more Owner’s package for further information. information is needed. Boat troubleshooting Chart PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S) The tube pressure fluctuates with change in temperature. -
Page 44: Warning Labels
WARNING LABELS For the replacement of warning labels please contact your preferred AB dealer to purchase or proceed by following the next instructions: COLOR - SIGNAL WORD PANEL The color per type must be: DANGER - black or white letters on a red background. Note: Black letters on a red background for exterior applications, where the label is exposed to sunlight or red (night) light. -
Page 45: Electrical Diagrams
E LE C T RI C A L DIAGRAMS Please refer to these electrical diagrams when you want to make modifications, repairs or maintenance to the electrical power system of the boat. -
Page 46: Warranty
(“Owner”) of a unauthorized repair (unless authorized in writing) improper or careless operation, locate an authorized AB dealer, please contact: AB Inflatables at info@abinflatables.com. properly registered ABJET® purchased under normal conditions, that it will repair or improper tailoring, grounding, collision, fire, theft, vandalism, riot, explosion, or objects 5. - Page 47 Email: info@abinflatables.com Website: http://www.abinflatables.com/ Phone: +57 (5) 379.5132 - Fax: +57 (5) 379.5667 Calle 1E No. 2 - 15 Bodega 9 Zona Franca Barranquilla...
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