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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB Important – Please Read This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ RIB. Please read this manual before operating the craft. This manual is designed as a reference guide during the service life of the craft and therefore should be retained for future use.
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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB BEAM OVERALL 3.30m INTERNAL 2.23m DRAUGHT (MAX) WITH FUEL 0.713m OVERALL HEIGHT (TOP OF SEARCH LIGHT) FROM KEEL 3.09m WEIGHT WITH FULL FUEL 6000Kg CAPACITY MAXIMUM 2000kg GENERAL FUEL DIESEL 900Ltr (2 x 450Ltr)
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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB Operation Controls When seated in the helm position, the throttle levers are to the right, which control the gear & rpm of the two engines. To the left of the helm on top of the top box, are the power trim controls, which should be used with reference to the trim gauges.
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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB Top Box Equipment The following instrumentation is mounted on left face of the console top box: Yanmar engine gauges (cooling water temperature and oil pressure) Yanmar engine warning panels Yanmar tachometers (See Yanmar manuals for details)
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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB FREQUENT USE MODERATE USE INFREQUENT SWITCHES SWITCHES USE SWITCHES ENGINE IGNITION SWITHES AND STOP BUTTONS The right face of the top box houses the Raytheon C120 display. On top of the top box are the trim switches, handheld search lights and compass.
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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB The following equipment and controls can be found on the console: Seastar helm Twin lever control for the throttle & gears Engine safety lanyards Icom IC-M503 VHF Icom DS100 DSC Unit Furuno LH-3000 Loudhailer...
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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB Batteries and Isolators The craft is equipped with three maintenance free Squadron AGM 160 (12V/160Ah) batteries, located in the front of the engine housing. The batteries are secured with ratchet straps that should be checked periodically for security.
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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB EMERGENCY LINK SWITCHES ON THE MAIN SWITCH PANEL Battery System Box Located in the front of the engine housing on the port side is the battery system box. This houses the five battery isolator master switches. Each of these has a red switch with three positions: OFF, AUTO, and ON.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB AUTO MANUAL) REMOTE) PORT – SERVICE PORT SERVICES STBD LINK ISOLATOR ISOLATOR ISOLATOR ISOLATOR ( STBD – SERVICE LINK ISOLATOR BELOW) Battery system box, shown above with lid off and below with lid on 3.10...
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB BATTERY CHARGER IN PORT AFT POD SEALING GASKET ( MUST BE CHECKED REGULARLY FOR INTEGRITY) SHORE POWER CONNECTER BATTERY CHARGER AMMETER The battery charger is located inside the port side aft pod. The shore power charging socket is on the back of the pod.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB JUCTION BOX IN ENGINE HOUSING 3.12 Power Socket There is a 12V power socket in the engine bay that is normally switched to provide power to either the engine bay light or the A frame mounted “Alley Lights”.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB switch panel can be seen. If a circuit breaks it can be reset by pressing the button which will have popped up in the corresponding circuit breaker switch. If the fault continues, the system should be isolated and the problem rectified at the earliest opportunity.
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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB The fuel system comprises of two under-deck stainless steel fuel tanks with a total of 900ltr capacity. These are located under the console and seating area. An inspection hatch is located to the rear of the helm and navigator seat pods providing access to the inspection plates on the tanks.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB 3.15 Fuel Changeover System Under normal running conditions the fuel system would be set as follows: Port Engine - Port feed and Port return Stbd Engine - Stbd feed and Stbd return However, in exceptional circumstances, any combination of feed and return could be set for each engine, if required.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB 3.16 Fuel Monitor & Sender The craft is fitted with an eight segment graduated LED fuel gauge. When only the last red LED is lit less than 20 litres of fuel remains in the tank.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB Please consult the Sea Star steering manual for further details on the steering system. 3.18 Bilge Pumps The craft is fitted with four bilge pumps, as follows: An electric bilge pump is fitted in the engine bay on the top of the middle engine mount with its pickup in the middle of the sterndrives on the stbd near the transom.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB 3.20 Life Lines Lifelines are for the recovery of persons from the water only. Each loop is designed to hold the weight of one person only (approx 75kg). WARNING: Do not use life lines or their D rings for mooring up, rafting alongside or towing.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB Anchor, rope and chain stowage is provided in the raised anchor locker on the for’d deck. GENERAL CARGO TIE ANCHOR STOWAGE DOWN POINTS LOCKER UNDER FOR'D ON FOR'D DECK FOUR PODS BATTERY CHARGER...
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB 3.23 Pre-start Boat Check Before starting the craft’s engine, the following checklist should be carried out as good boating practice. Check that anchor is in place and can be easily deployed in an emergency...
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB Safety Systems External Fire Extinguishers The craft is supplied with two portable 2kg powder fire extinguishers. These are held on a bracket in recessed mouldings on the front of each of the seating pods aft of the helm and navigator seats.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB Emergency Procedures Battery Failure In the unlikely event of a battery failing, or where extra power is needed to either, start an engine or power onboard electrics / electronics the Services Battery can be linked to the Port and / or Starboard batteries. This should only be used in emergency situations where one battery does not have sufficient power and the power of another battery is required.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB drive leg. Care should be taken when leaning over the transom to emergency steer the boat. In such an emergency the hydraulic fluid in the system will have been lost, thus reducing the resistance.
If this does not clean the diaphragm and the valve is still seeping, it requires major repair for which DELTA POWER SERVICES should be consulted.
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Holes in the bladders can be repaired using the kit provided. The kit should be used as follows: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR ANY DAMAGE WITHIN 1” OF A SEAM CONSULT DELTA POWER SERVICES 1. Clean the area around the damage with thinners.
Inspect for general damage, such as cracked gel coat, small chips along sharp edges and corners such as chines. For hull repairs, please refer to Delta Power Services or their approved representatives. Engine Cooling Water Filters The two Yanmar engines draw their cooling water through a skin fitting in the hull.
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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB ENGINE COOLING WATER FILTERS SHUT OFF VALVE INSIDE OF BELOW HULL WATER PICKUP The filters can be emptied by removing the four bolts around the top of the inspection window and lifting off the top of the filter. A basket inside the filter case can then be lifted out, cleaned and replaced.
Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB Trouble Shooting Please consult all relevant operation manuals for individual equipment on board. Malfunction Possible Cause What to do No response when ignition Battery Isolators are off Check battery isolator is started Engines will not start but...
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Delta 1220 ‘TRIPLE X-RANGE’ DIESEL STERNDRIVE RIB Engine starts but turns Flat battery Recharge battery as soon over slowly as possible Engine tries to start but Fuel starvation Check fuel shut-off valve will not fire, or runs but is open and prime the...