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Congratulations and welcome aboard your new Maxum Sport Yacht! Thank you for choosing our product. Maxum is committed to the goal of building the highest quality products in the marine industry and to provid- ing the finest after-the-sale support in the world.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! This Owner’s Manual Supplement was prepared to provide specific information about your yacht. Please study the Owner’s Manual and this Owner’s Manual Supplement carefully, paying particular attention to Appendix A: Express Limited Warranty. Keep this Supplement on your yacht in a secure, yet readily available place. Dealer Service Make certain that you receive a full explanation of all systems from the selling dealer before taking delivery of your yacht.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Safety Standards Your yacht’s mechanical and electrical systems were designed to meet safety standards in effect at the time it was built. Some of these standards were mandated by law, all of them were designed to insure your safety, and the safety of other people, vessels and property.
Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! Hazard Warning Symbols The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan- gerous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read these warnings carefully and follow all safety instructions.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Ya ch t L i f ti n g • Follow the lift equipment’s instructions and requirements. • If bilge water is present, pump water out of the bilge areas before lifting your yacht. Excessive amounts of bilge water can shift and change the balance of the load.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Electrical System Read this section and the electrical sections of the owner’s manual and all accessory manuals included in your yacht owner’s packet. Electrical routing drawings are provided in Chapter 3 of this supplement, wiring schematics in Chapter 4. DANGER! EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK &...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems 12 Volt DC System Fuses and Circuit Breakers BATTERY LOCATIONS The engines are protected by a large circuit breakers located on the engines. INVERTER PORT BATTERY The accessories are protected by circuit ENGINE (OPTION) breakers on the battery switch panel in the transom storage tub, by the acces- sory circuit breakers on the electrical panel and by the circuit breakers under...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Parallel Battery Switch The parallel battery switch is located at the helm on the starboard switch panel. Activating the parallel switch allows you to combine the batteries power for emergency engine starting (when batteries are low). • To use the parallel mode, make sure both battery switches are turned on. Hold down the parallel switch while cranking the engine.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems AC Electrical System Your yacht uses 120v/60Hz or (optional) 240v/60Hz AC (alternating current) systems. Τ he AC system can be ener- gized by shore power, (optional) inverter or (optional) generator power. This system is designed so that the ship’s power sources and the shore power cannot supply power simultaneously.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Shore Power 30 AMP SHORE POWER INLETS AND BREAKER 30 Amp Shore Power Your yacht features two standard-equipped 120v/30 amp shore power 30 AMP SHORE POWER INLETS receptacles (located inside the starboard transom stowage tub). The receptacles inlet, labeled line 1 and line 2, correspond to the master breakers, labeled line 1 and line 2 on the AC panel.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems DANGER! FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD! • DO NOT alter shore power connectors and use only compatible connectors. • Before connecting or disconnecting the shore power cord to your yacht, verify all breakers and switches on the AC master panel are turned OFF. •...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Generator Power (Option) Your yacht may come equipped with an (optional) gas or diesel generator. Prior to GENERATOR GAUGES initially operating your generator, read the generator manual for detailed information on TEMPERATURE pre-start checks, break-in procedures and GAUGE starting instructions.
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Chapter 2: Components/Systems Generator starting: Open the generator’s seawater intake valve (seacock) before starting the generator and keep the seacock valve open during generator operation. Operate the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting the generator. Leave the blowers on while the generator is operating if your yacht is running at below cruising speed.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Audio & Visual Equipment All audio and visual equipment installed on your yacht have separate instruction sheets or manuals that explain their operating procedures in detail. NOTICE AM radio reception may be impaired anytime the engines are running. Dockside Cable Television &...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Depth Finder (Option) WARNING! • Do not use the depth finder as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, yacht dam- age or personal injury. • When the yacht is moving, submerged objects will not be seen until they are already under the yacht.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Appliances All appliances installed on your yacht come with their own manuals (supplied in your yacht’s owner’s packet) that explain detailed operating instructions and important safeguards. Read these manuals before operating your yacht’s appliances. • Appliances operate on 120 volt AC power, which may be supplied from shore power, generator (option) power or inverter (option) power.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Propulsion Engines The owner’s packet contains detailed engine operation and maintenance manuals. Read and understand these manu- als before operating or performing maintenance to the engines. Engine Room Ventilation System The bilge blowers remove fumes from the engine compartment and draws fresh air into the compartment through the deck vents.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Exhaust System The exhaust system is designed to keep water out of the engines in most sea conditions, however, do not anchor the stern to sea or shut engines off if the seas are too high. Always use good seamanship and consider the sea conditions before anchoring or shutting off the engines.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Engine Cooling System TYPICAL ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ROUTING The engine cooling system circulates raw water SEAWATER around components and also uses a (freshwa- CONNECTS TO STRAINERS RAW WATER PUMP ter) heat exhanger on the engine to reduce INLET ON ENGINES engine temperature.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Shaft-Transmission Alignment TYPICAL TRANSMISSION-TO-PROP SHAFT COMPONENTS Alignment between the engine transmission output shaft and TRANSMISSION-TO-PROP SHAFT COMPONENTS VARY, DEPENDING UPON ENGINE TYPE AND SIZE the propeller shaft is critical. This alignment had been per- formed at the factory, and was rechecked by the dealer after the yacht had been in the water for 48 hours.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Rudder Stuffing Gland The rudder stuffing gland is part of the assembly where the rudders emerge from the bottom of your yacht. The shaft stuffing gland should not leak any water. If a leak develops, it can usually be stopped by tightening the packing gland nuts slightly.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Trim Tabs The trim tabs may be used to help keep your yacht level at cruising speeds. Trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches, located at the helm station. Before using the trim tabs, read the trim tab operation manual included in your yacht’s owner’s packet and observe the following: TRIM TAB PUMP LOCATION...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Bilge Pump Testing BILGE PUMP Bilge pumps should be checked often to verify that they are COMPONENTS working properly. To test a bilge pump’s operation, activate the dash-mounted switch and verify that bilge water is pumped overboard. If bilge water is present and the pump motor is run- ning but not pumping, inspect the discharge hose for a kink or collapsed area.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Fuel System Read the fuel section of the Owner’s Manual and the engine operation manual, paying special attention to the subject of fuel recommendations. WARNING! FIRE, EXPLOSION AND OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • It is very important that the fuel system be inspected thoroughly the first time it is filled and at each subsequent filling.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Fuel Fills Fuel fill receptacles are located on each side of the deck and are marked either “Diesel” or “GAS”. If you experience difficulty filling a fuel tank, check to see that the fuel fill and vent lines are free of obstructions and kinks. STBD.
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Chapter 2: Components/Systems DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM NOTE: GENERATOR OPTION NOT SHOWN FUEL FILTER FUEL TRANSFER STBD. FUEL TANK PUMP PORT FUEL TANK FUEL RETURN FUEL RETURN FUEL SHUT OFF FUEL TRANSFER VALVE FUEL TRANSFER FUEL PICK-UP FUEL PICK-UP FUEL FILTER FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE ENGINE...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Freshwater System MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL Your yacht features a pressure-demand freshwater system. WATER HEATER WATER TANK WATER PUMP • The water tank fill fitting is located on aft deck board- BREAKER GAUGE SWITCH ing step. The city water inlet is located on the starboard side of the aft cockpit (see photograph to the right).
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Chapter 2: Components/Systems WARNING! SCALDING HAZARD! Water heated by the water heater can reach temperatures high enough to scald the skin. CAUTION! DO NOT energize the AC water heater electrical circuit until the heater is completely filled with water. Even momentary operation in a dry tank will damage the heating elements. War- ranty replacements will not be made on elements or tank damaged in this manner.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Sink and Shower Systems Gray water (water from sinks and showers) above the waterline is gravity drained overboard, while gray water below the waterline is drained into a sump box. • The sump box, contains the shower sump pump, float switch, and filter. •...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Seawater Systems Seacocks Seacocks are valves which are typically used to manage the intake of raw water TYPICAL RAW WATER INTAKE through the hull below the water line (raw water intake seacocks). Seacocks may SEACOCK COMPONENTS also be used to discharge waste or water through the hull below the water line º...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems M ar i n e He a d & H o ld i n g Tan k S ys t e m Your yacht comes equipped with a forward MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL and an aft marine head (toilet) and waste holding tank system.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Manual Flush Head Systems RAW WATER INTAKE SEACOCK ROUTING The marine head installed on your yacht uses seawater to flush waste from the toilet. • Before using either head make sure the appropriate TO FWD. HEAD seacock is open. The intake seacocks should be left CLOSED whenever the yacht is left unattended •...
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Air Conditioning & Heating (Option) Your yacht may be equipped with an (optional) air conditioning & heating system. Read the air conditioner manual for detailed operating instructions and observe the following: • Before operating the system, make sure the breakers on the AC panel are activated and verify the system’s raw water pickup seacock is OPEN.
Chapter 2: Components/Systems Warning Label Locations There are many safety labels that are used throughout your yacht to point out potentially hazardous situations. Always follow the safety label recommendations and immediately contact your dealer if a label becomes damaged or has been accidently removed.
Chapter 3: Electrical Routings 120 Volt Electrical Routings OUTLET AC PANEL BATTERY HOT WATER (TYPICAL) CHARGER HEATER DC Hull Harness Routings HULL HARNESS WASH DOWN PUMP & FORWARD V-BERTH STARTING POINT SHOWER SUMP HEAD OUTLET BILGE PUMP AFT HEAD TO COMMAND BATTERY GALLEY HANGING...
TION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Maxum specifically does not authorize any person to extend the time or scope of this warranty or to create or assume for Maxum any other obligation or liability with respect to Maxum Sport Yachts.