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- Page 1 Side 1 OWNERS MANUAL Polarcirkel 685...
- Page 2 Helgeland Plast AS, N-8607 Mo i Rana Address: Båsmosjyen 4, 8607 MO I RANA Phone +47 751 43 750 e-post info@akvagroup.com www.akvagroup.com Boatmodel: Polarcirkel 685 Lenght: 6,85 m Width: 2,50 m Weight: approx. 1000 kg (Net.weight without engine) Max no of persons: Max engine:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Side 3 ABOUT THE MANUAL ..............6 Introduction ..........................6 1.2 BEFORE YOU GO: ........................... 6 1.2.1 CAUTION! ........................... 6 1.2.2 BEFORE START ..........................7 1.2.3 WEATHER AND WIND ........................ 7 1.2.4 LOADING AND MAX NUMBER OF PEOPLE ................. 7 1.2.5 Fuel ............................. - Page 4 Side 4 3.9.1 Protection against falls overboard ................... 14 3.9.2 Rescue after fall overboard ...................... 14 3.10 EMERGENCY .......................... 15 3.11 Visibility from driver position ....................15 Visibility from driver position may be affected by : ................ 15 4. USE AND CONTROLS ..............16 4.1 OPERATION HANDLES / INSTRUMENTS ...................
- Page 5 Side 5 9.ONE-LINE DIAGRAM ..............24 9.1 Installation without engine and battery ................... 24 9.2 Installation included engine ......................25 10. OWNERS NOTES ................ 26 11. DATA SHEET AND MANUALS ............27 12. Mounting of engine and control handle ........28 ANTIFOULING .................
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Page 6: About The Manual
Side 6 ABOUT THE MANUAL Introduction Congratulations with your new boat! Here at Helgeland Plast AS we have done everything possible to make sure you have a product which meets all safety and quality standards for this type of craft. This Owner’s Manual has been written so that use of the boat will bring you the maximum pleasure and safety. -
Page 7: Before Start
Side 7 1.2.2 BEFORE START Before starting, it is important to ensure that safety equipment is approved on board, such as life jackets, mooring equipment, anchors and aids for lensing. This is the users responsibility. Wear a life jacket or flotation garment. 1.2.3 WEATHER AND WIND Assess the weather, the state of the sea, and visibility. -
Page 8: Engine And Equipment
Side 8 1.2.7 Engine and equipment Check the steering and the function of all electrical systems and perform the daily inspections listed in the Engine Manual. Check other seaworthiness issues, including possible fuel leaks, water leaks, and making sure safety equipment is on board, etc. 1.2.8 Securing loose equipment Check that loose equipment is positioned so that they are kept in place even at sea. -
Page 9: Hull Identification
Side 9 HULL IDENTIFICATION The hull bears a permanent mark on the after transom, starboard side, with the hull identification which can be used to trace quality history. NO-PCB12345A020 Code for Norway Maker’s ID letters 12345 building number production month ( here January ) Final digit, year of production (here 2020 ) Two final digits, model year ( here 2020) CONSTRUCTION CATEGORIES... - Page 10 Side 10 Construction category Wind force (Beaufort-scale) Significant wave height (H 1/3, meter) over 8 over 4 Until and included 8 Until and included 4 Until and included 6 Until and included 2 Until and included 4 Until and included 0,3 Polarcirkel model 685 is approved in Category "C".
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Page 11: Safety Conditions
Side 11 SAFETY CONDITIONS 3.1 WARNINGS AND MARKINGS As the owner of the vessel, it is your responsibility to acquire and the required safety equipment. For more information about mandatory safety equipment, please contact your local maritime authorities. This manual defines unwanted situations that may occur as follows: Indicates that an extreme danger is present and that this can lead to irreparable injury or death if the safety Danger... -
Page 12: Manoeuvre Of The Boat And Stability
Side 12 MANOEUVRE OF THE BOAT AND STABILITY Always be sure to have good visibility from the steering position, Avoid quick movements of steering wheel without passengers being prepared. During operation, all passengers should sit and stick to the mounted retaining ropes to avoid accidents in sudden movements of the steering wheel. Keep in mind that waves and current conditions can affect the maneuvering properties. -
Page 13: Mooring And Towing
Side 13 3.7 MOORING AND TOWING For towing you can use the mooring cleats on the front deck or alternatively those at the back. If mooring alongside a jetty we recommend tying the boat fore and aft. Do not tighten the lines excessively, as resulting sharp jolts in the lines can damage the mooring point on the boat or jetty, or both. -
Page 14: Rescue Equipment And First Aid
Side 14 3.8 RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND FIRST AID The life raft is not included as standard equipment. 3.9 Protection against falling overboard and rescue equipment 3.9.1 Protection against falls overboard The boat has a height from bottom to top of bulwark of 536 mm. It’s equipped with handles to hold in when sitting and/or standing and driving. -
Page 15: Emergency
Side 15 There are steps in the pontongen aft, with handles to pull up and then reach the rope on the outside of the boat for further help to get on board over the boat's stern and further into the deck. 3.10 EMERGENCY The boat operator is responsible for handling any emergency that occurs during the operation of the... -
Page 16: Use And Controls
Side 16 Speed Transition between displacement speed and leveling speed Conditions at sea, wave heights e.g. Weather conditions such as rain and fog Caution Glare of e.g. lanterns Persons or removable cargo 4. USE AND CONTROLS This chapter offers information, recommendations and hints for the practical use of the boat and equipment. -
Page 17: Start / Stop In Gear
Side 17 START / STOP IN GEAR Read the engine supplier’s manual carefully to ensure that the engine is not possible to start in gear. ENGINE START AND STOP Before startup check the following: • That the cooling water intake valve is opened (if the inboard motor) Instruction That all couplings and hoses are intact. -
Page 18: Cooling System
Side 18 Generally: When filling fuel pay special attention to the following points: 1. Check that the boat is securely moored. 2. Check any leaks in the couplings/tank/filling fittings/aeration/fuel lines/filters etc. 3. Stop the engine and any electric fans. 4. As accurately as possible, check how many litres of fuel to fill. 5. -
Page 19: Electrical System
Side 19 You need to fill up the steering pump with oil from time to time. The oil level must always be above the pump mechanism (look through fill plug hole). The fill plug in the pump housing is opened and oil is added until the level is above the pump mechanism. -
Page 20: Maintenance And Storage
Side 20 5.0 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 5.1LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION Lifting the boat: The boat can be lifted in straps under the boat hull or by using the lift points in the boat. The outboard model comes standard with 2 lifting points in the stern and 1 in the bow (eye in the keel ). Do not stand under the boat when lifting! DANGER Transport of the boat:... -
Page 21: Engine And Gears
Side 21 Check any presence of water in inner keel by checking with 1 x pr week bilge pump on outboard models. Check the status on drain hose grow, function 1 x pr month Please note that the deck plates will expand at temperature differences. This will give small "dents" on the deck. -
Page 22: Other Installations
Side 22 OTHER INSTALLATIONS Not applicable on this model STORAGE The boat is best stored covered or in house and it should be well supported and stand straight. Please note that water and snow left inside may damage the boat. If the boat is equipped with an engine then check the steering functions before putting the boat on the water and lubricate the couplings and joints. -
Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity
HEAVY OUTBOARD MOTOR POLARCIRKEL Standard, for outboard motors are approved with the following max power: Polarcirkel 685 has a max engine 250 HP for single installation. For twin installation, 2 x 130 HP is the max engine. When using heavy 4-stroke engines, the relatively high weight of the engine will cause the exhaust outlet to come very low above the water mirror. -
Page 24: One-Line Diagram
Side 24 9.ONE-LINE DIAGRAM 9.1 Installation without engine and battery... -
Page 25: Installation Included Engine
Side 25 9.2 Installation included engine... -
Page 26: Owners Notes
Side 26 10. OWNERS NOTES... -
Page 27: Data Sheet And Manuals
Side 27 11. DATA SHEET AND MANUALS The following is attached to this user manual: • Warranty card engine (if delivered from Helgeland Plast AS) Owners manual for engine • • Declaration of conformity... -
Page 28: Mounting Of Engine And Control Handle
Side 28 12. Mounting of engine and control handle Cables from controls are pulled into the back bench and into the pre-cut holes further out to the back of the engine well. Use engine supplier rigging hoses. The cables go down the backbench... - Page 29 Side 29 Guide hoses are mounted as in the picture Open the screw cap in the middle of the well to install the lowest screws on the engine bracket Gas / gear cables are 9 feet long Note!! When installing the engine of 250 HP or more, a reinforcement plate must be installed from alu.
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Page 30: Antifouling
Side 30 Disposal of the boat As the boat is manufactured in polyethylene, it is fully recyclable and thus very environmentally friendly. Only minor deposits of wood and aluminum inside the boat must be removed before the plastic can be recycled. The cabin of fiberglass and windows and other glass and metal that are mounted in the different models are supplied for suitable reception for such things.
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