Summary of Contents for Shasta Lake Titan
- Page 1 HOUSEBOATS.com Shasta Lake Resorts LP Service 530 275 7955 22300 Jones Valley Marina Dr. Fax 530 275 3523 Redding, CA 96003 www.houseboats.com Titan Operating Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Starting the Boat ..................................1 After the Engine Has Started ..............2 If the engine will not start ................2 Flying Bridge ....................................2 To Transfer Control to the Flying Bridge ............ 3 Driving Techniques ..................................3 Beaching Your Houseboat ................4 Bow Thruster....................................4 Bow Thruster operation ................ - Page 3 If the propane fireplace will not turn on .............10 Main Breaker.....................................11 To reset the main breaker .................11 Satellite Radio System................................11 DC System....................................12 If one of the above appliances will not work..........12 Propane System ..................................13 Cabin Water Heater ................................13 If there is no hot water in the cabin ............13 Spa Water Heater ..................................13 If there is no hot water in the spa ..............13 Barbeque....................................14...
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Page 5: Starting The Boat
Chapter Starting the Boat Starting the engine is an easy process. To Start the Titan Post an observer on the aft deck to watch for people in the water, approaching watercraft, and other obstacles. Turn on the blower switch located next to the ignition on the helm. Let it run for a minimum of 5 minutes. -
Page 6: After The Engine Has Started
If the engine will not start • Check that the light on the control box is blinking. If not, refer to the section above to start the Titan. • Check your fuel gauges. You may be out of gas. •... -
Page 7: To Transfer Control To The Flying Bridge
transferring control to the upper deck, be sure you are in open water. To transfer control between helms, follow the steps below. To Transfer Control to the Flying Bridge Start the engine at the lower helm. Place throttle lever in center position. Press the control button at the helm on the flying bridge. -
Page 8: Beaching Your Houseboat
Bow Thruster The Titan is equipped with a single bow thruster. It operates from a hydrolic system off of the generator unit. It is used mainly when docking the boat at the marina and at slow boat speeds. -
Page 9: Bow Thruster Operation
must be at least five feet of water below the bow to prevent rocks, dirt or debris from being ingested into the thruster. Bow Thruster operation 1. Start generator 3-4 minutes before needing to allow generator to warm up.(see “generator” for starting procedures. 2. -
Page 10: If The Houseboat Is Stuck On Shore
Engage the drive by pulling the throttle lever back to the center position. Throttle forward at about 2,000 rpm to hold the boat in place. Untie the lines and secure them to the bow of the vessel. Remove all stakes from the ground and place in stake holder. Sound your horn three times and throttle into reverse. -
Page 11: The Generator
The AC System Chapter The Generator The generator is the power source for the 110-volt system. The spa, air conditioner, mini refrigerator, dishwasher, trash compactor and washer/drier are all ran on this system. The generator must be on to use any of these appliances. Starting the Generator Turn on the blower switch located on the lower starboard side of the electrical panel in the hallway between the two lower state rooms. -
Page 12: Air Conditioners
Press and hold the “Stop” switch down. When the red light goes out the generator has stopped. Air Conditioners The controls to the conditioner are located on the port wall of the hallway just forward of the galley. The generator must be on to operate the air conditioner. It takes about five minutes for the unit to warm up to work effectively. -
Page 13: To Start The Spa
To start the spa 1. Turn on the generator. 2. Make sure the switch on the electrical panel labeled "Hot Tub" is on. This switch powers the jet pump. 3. Make sure the switch on the electrical panel labeled “Circulator Pump”. This switch powers the pump that filters and warms/heats the water. -
Page 14: Heater
Heater There are two sources of heat on the Titan: the air conditioner and a propane fireplace. The controls for air conditioner are on the port side of the hallway just past the galley on the lower deck. -
Page 15: Main Breaker
If the propane fireplace will not turn on • Check the switch for the Heater on the electrical panel in the hallway on the lower deck. • Check pilot light at base of fireplace. Relight if needed by 1) Turning gas control knob to “pilot”. -
Page 16: Dc System
1. Turn on the breaker labeled “stereo” at the electrical panel in the hallway on the port side. 2. Press the button labeled “source/power” on the cd/tuner unit located on the top deck. 3. Press the button labeled “source/power” to select xm radio. 4. -
Page 17: Propane System
The Propane Chapter System Propane System The water heaters, spa, barbecue, stove, and oven, use propane. The Titan holds 40 gallons of propane. This is more than enough for a week’s voyage and you should not run out. Cabin Water Heater The two water heaters for the cabin is automated. -
Page 18: Barbeque
Barbeque The barbeque will light with an automatic striker or manually with lighter or match. It is operated in the same manner as a residential gas barbeque. To light the barbeque 1. Open the lid on top of the barbeque. 2. -
Page 19: Water System
System Water system There are two sources of water on the Titan, a 200-gallon fresh water tank and a pick up under the vessel to draw in raw lake water. The fresh water tank is used only for drinking and cooking. The lake water, which is filtered, is used for the toilets, the water slide, deck faucets, dishwasher, and showers. -
Page 20: If The Faucet At The Top Of The Waterslide Is Not Working
If the faucet at the top of the waterslide is not working • Check that the corresponding switch on the electrical panel, located in the front stateroom on the California deck, is on. -
Page 21: Septic System
There should be no need to return to the marina for a pump out. Toilet The Titan is equipped with two different styles of toilets. The lower main floor heads are a RV style toilet and the upper California deck head is a maceration style toilet. -
Page 22: Safety
Fire Extinguishers There are 6 fire extinguishers on the Titan. There is one located at the lower helm, one in the galley at the island counter, one on the back deck. On the California deck there is one located outside of the forward stateroom and one located on the aft deck outside of bunk room. -
Page 23: Trouble Shooting
To correct the problem turn off generator and/or engine. Remove any small vessels that may be blocking generator exhaust on starboard side or tied to the aft of houseboat. Notice if wind is blowing exhaust into cabin. Reposition houseboat if needed. If the above procedures do not silence detector call our Service Department at 530- 275-7955 Trouble Shooting... -
Page 24: Contacting The Marina
Generator is off Turn generator on Corresponding switch on Turn on corresponding switch electrical panel is off An appliance is not working One or both Inverter switches Check corresponding switches off at electrical panel and/or Check cabin battery charge at inverter panel inverter panel Power switch is turned to shore... -
Page 25: Glossary
Glossary Aft – The area of a compartment on a vessel or an object on a vessel that is closest to the stern in relation to another area or object on the vessel. The aft wall of the cabin is the wall closest to the stern. Bow –...
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