Axiom STAR Operation Manual

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AXIOM STAR

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Page 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL AXIOM STAR...
Page 2: Safe Loading
Safe Loading When loading your houseboat be sure to follow these guidelines for proper floatation. Guidelines Boat must sit level front to back. Boat must sit level side to side. Note the red lines on the aft port and starboard hull of the boat. While the boat is sitting still, water must not be touching either of these lines.
Page 3: Marine Radio
Marine Radio Your Houseboat has come equipped Say “ (the name of the with a VHF Marine Band Radio. It is located marina are calling) BOAT at the helm, to the left of the steering wheel. RENTALS this houseboat ” (number of your houseboat). For example: “Bullfrog Boat Rentals, this is houseboat # S11.”...
Page 4: Common Troubleshooting
Marine Radio Weather Other Information W/X button or Channel 1 on your Do NOT use VHF antenna as a flag marine radio is the weather channel. pole or hang anything on the This channel is updated periodically antenna. by the National Weather Service. Channel 26 is the Marine Operator.
Page 5 Includes Time, Prop rotation, Depth, Engine RPM, Engine Temperature, GAUGE – Vessel View Engine Battery Voltage & PSI Your Axiom Star Houseboat features a simple to use Vessel View Gauge Package. The Vessel View Gauge is located at both helms Key must be turned to ON position for VesselView gauge to work.
Page 6 Engines/Helm NAUTICAL NOTE: When leaving a dock, signal with the horn 1 long blast (4 seconds) and 3 short blasts (1 second each). Halon System Halon System is an automatic fire suppression system located in the engine compartment Fuel Tank Screen Push Ship button to Display (Toggle R to L) Includes Fuel Tank Status, Depth...
Page 7: Getting Underway
Engines/Helm Shut Down THROTTLE Return throttles to neutral position. Turn engine keys to off the engine Setting Neutral Throttle for Starting will no longer be running. Confirm that the throttle is in neutral position. FLYING BRIDGE CONTROLS Turn the key to second click – Beep will sound.
Page 8 Engines/Helm Once the "TRANSFER" button "SYNC" button has been pressed, is pressed, the transfer LED will but the conditions are not right for light up and one beep will auto synchronization to engage. sound. Press the "TRANSFER" When the sync LED turns red, button again to complete the engine synchronization has been helm transformation.
Page 9 Generator Whenever you have your generator The Generator is located running, always switch on the inverter between the engines at the breaker and battery charger breaker. rear deck your houseboat. AC Breaker Panel- Non-Inverted **These breakers will only work when Generator is running and the Rotary Starting/ Warm Up switch is turned to generator...
Page 10 Generator Generator Special Notes DC Breaker Panel If your houseboat breaks anchor Bow Light and/or drifts sideways onto a Stern Light beach, the generator must be Second Deck Light shut down immediately to Cuddy Fans prevent the cooling system from Main Water Pump being fouled with sand and silt.
Page 11: Battery Test
Generator BATTERY TEST Tips for Getting the Most from your Houseboat Batteries When generator is running ALWAYS have the AC MAIN, Inverter a n d B a t t e r y ch a r ge r breakers on. Charge daily. 1.
Page 12 Generator Inverter To Start the Inverter Push the ON/OFF Inverter button to start the power. Turn on individual inverted breakers once invertor is powered on. GFI Outlets Some electrical outlets have a GFI breaker. Push in the reset button to reset.
Page 13 Generator COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Causes Remedies No generator power (Gen AC MAIN breaker off Check breaker on running but no AC power generator present at panel) Outlet doesn’t work Is the generator on? Start generator AC MAIN breaker off? Check breaker on panel Is that area’s breaker Check breaker on...
Page 14: Water Pressure
Water Pressure Faucets YOUR HOUSEBOAT IS SUPPLIED All Faucets are fresh water. WITH ULTRAVIOLET WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM: UNLIMITED WATER SUPPLY. UVBB and filter is located below deck on Port front of boat next to Hot Water Heater. All sinks and showers empty directly into the lake.
Page 15: Water Pump
Water Pressure COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Remedies No Lake Water WATER PUMP Turn on breaker breaker may not be on Charge batteries Low batteries Press down toilet flush for about a minute to restore prime No fresh water Fresh Water breaker Turn on Breaker not on.
Page 16: Hot Water
Hot Water YOUR BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH one 19-GALLON CAPACITY WATER HEATER. To Start Start generator. Turn on the WATER HEATER breaker located on the DC panel. The yellow light will be on when water heater is on. Allow approximately 30 minutes for the water to heat.
Page 17: Holding Tanks
Holding Tanks When finished, close the valve YOUR HOUSEBOAT HAS BEEN before removing the hose. EQUIPPED WITH BLACKWATER Remove the fitting from your TANKS THAT HAVE A COMBINED houseboat and replace on the dock. 300-GALLON CAPACITY. Place the end of the lake water hose inside the pump-out portal.
Page 18 Holding Tanks COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Remedies Odor Holding tanks are full Pump-out at the nearest marina or remote station After pumping out, add a packet of chemical and two gallons of water in the head Leave some water in the bowl to trap any O.05 TANKS 2...
Page 19 Gas/Propane Checking Fuel Level Fuel Tank Fuel tank level is located on the Your houseboat has one 650-gal fuel VesselView gauge at both helms. tank. Power to the helm is required to view The fuel tank is centered behind tank levels. the engines, under the rear deck hatches.
Page 20 Gas/Propane Propane Tank Propane tanks are located at the second level storage compartment. A valve is located on the top of each tank. Turn counterclockwise to open. Turn clockwise to close. Whenever propane is not being used, always turn off the propane fume detector pressing valve...
Page 21 Refrigerator Getting the most out of your Refrigerator How to Start Put cold or frozen food into the Turn ON the Inverter breakers refrigerator rather than try to cool Turn ON the REFRIGERATOR warm items. breaker on the Main DC Panel. Open door only when necessary.
Page 22 Refrigerator COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Remedies Refrigerator does not Is the Inverter Breaker Turn on the inverter Operate breaker Is the REF/FREEZER Turn on the breaker on? REF/FREEZER breaker Motor operates for long Large amounts of food The refrigerator will periods placed in the work better if items are...
Page 23 Range To Light the Burners To Light the Oven Confirm that the propane detector Confirm that the propane valve is on. detector valve is on. Turn control knob counter clockwise Adjust oven temp at control to the LITE position. panel on the top of the range Adjust heat, with knob, to the desired flame size.
Page 24 Grill To Light To Shut Down Confirm that propane is on. (Port After cooking, turn setting to HIGH side second level) for a few minutes to burn any excess Open lid of grill. food or grease from the grate. Visually check to be certain where Turn knob clockwise to shut off.
Page 25 Furnace Furnace/Heat Pump On Generator must be running for heat pump to operate. Turn ON the AC Unit Breaker on the Main DC panel. Set thermostat to desired temperature. The thermostat for the unit is on the main hallway wall near fridge. The fan will come on and run for 2-5 minutes before you feel heat come out of the vents.
Page 26 Cooling On/Off Shut Down Generator must be running. Turn OFF your thermostat approx- Turn AC Main breaker to imately 15 minutes prior to turning off GENERATOR. the generator. Turn on AC UNIT breaker Turn off the AC UNIT breaker. The thermostat for the AC Unit is located to the left of the Refrigerator.
Page 27 Accessories Microwave Back Deck Camera Turn on the lower Helm Turn on Inverter Remote. Turn on RANGE/ MICROWAVE breaker. breaker on the Main DC panel. Push power button on the unit. Use microwave as you would at home. Coffee Maker Turn on inverter remote.
Page 28 Accessories Hot Tub The Hot Tub will heat and circulate water from inverter power but if jets are desired the generator must be running and the Hot Tub breaker located on the AC Main Panel in the cabin must be “ON”. With the Tub full.