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Jeanneau Velasco 37 F Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 VELASCO 37 F OWNER'S MANUAL 162541 Index A...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................7 Welcome ......................... 7 Notes on reading this manual..................9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................... 11 1.1 CONSTRUCTION ......................11 1.2 GENERAL DIMENSIONS....................11 1.3 ENGINE ......................... 11 1.4 ELECTRICITY........................ 11 1.5 CAPACITIES ......................... 12 DESIGN CATEGORIES AND DISPLACEMENT ............13 2.1 DESIGN CATEGORIES....................
  • Page 4 INFORMATION RELATING TO FIRE RISKS AND RISKS OF EXPLOSION ....39 6.1 PROPULSION ENGINES AND OTHER FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT......39 6.2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ....................39 6.3 GAS SYSTEM ........................ 39 6.4 FIRE-PREVENTION AND FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT ..........40 6.4.1 Fire-fighting equipment ..................40 6.4.2 Fixed extinguishing system with manual control (Version: EUROPE) ..
  • Page 5 10 AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT..................99 10.1 TELEVISION ......................... 99 10.2 HIFI..........................100 11 ONBOARD COMFORT ....................101 11.1 AIR CONDITIONING ....................101 11.2 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ..................108 11.3 EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN FOR PROPULSION, WHICH BURNS FUEL (GENERATOR, HEATING)..................111 11.3.1 General points ....................111 11.3.2 Generator ......................
  • Page 6 14 STEERING SYSTEM ....................161 14.1 GENERAL POINTS ..................... 161 14.2 HYDRAULIC STEERING .................... 164 14.3 BOW THRUSTER / STERN THRUSTER..............165 15 DECK FITTINGS ......................169 15.1 GENERAL POINTS ..................... 169 15.1.1 Polyester ......................169 15.1.2 Plexiglas ......................169 15.1.3 STAINLESS STEEL..................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    A JEANNEAU is made to last, in order to bring you all the pleasure you expect from a vessel over a period of many years. Each boat is subject to the utmost attention to detail from the design stage right through to launching.
  • Page 8 This manual has been produced to help you enjoy using your boat in all safety. It contains the details of the boat and of all the equipment provided and installed on your boat, as well as the instructions for their use. Read it carefully and really get to know your boat before using it. This owner's manual is not in any way a navigation or mariner's training manual.

  • Page 9: Notes On Reading This Manual

    Notes on reading this manual The various symbols used throughout the manual for crucial safety information are as follows: DANGER Indicates the existence of a serious inherent danger with a high risk of death or serious injury if the appropriate precautions are not taken. WARNING Indicates the existence of a danger which could lead to injury or death if the appropriate precautions are not taken.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION Model .......................VELASCO 37 F Architect / Interior design......... Tony Castro Yacht Design / Jeanneau Design Builder ........................SPBI S.A Principal means of propulsion ..................Motor Deck construction material ..... Single skin laminated fibreglass / Polyester / Balsa wood Hull construction material ....

  • Page 12: Capacities

    CAPACITIES Total mass of the liquid content of fixed tanks when they are full........ 1098 kg Fuel capacity:....................Tank 1 (*): 400 l ........................Tank 2 (*): 400 l Fresh water capacity:..................standard: 330 l ................specification for SWITZERLAND: 2 x 80 l Black water capacity (WC):....................

  • Page 13: Design Categories And Displacement

    2 DESIGN CATEGORIES AND DISPLACEMENT - Some of the data is shown on the manufacturer's plate fixed to the boat. The explanation of the data is given in the appropriate chapters of this manual. - The recommended maximum load includes the weight of all the people onboard, of provisions, personal belongings, of all equipment not included in the weight of the boat in ballast, of the cargo (if relevant) and of all liquids contained in fixed tanks when full (fuel, water, grey water, black water).

  • Page 14: Design Categories

    DESIGN CATEGORIES Category A: At high sea The boat is designed to sail in winds that may exceed Beaufort force 8 and in waves of a significant height of 4 metres and more. This craft is largely self-sufficient. Abnormal conditions such as hurricanes are excluded. Such conditions may be encountered on extended voyages, for example across oceans, or inshore when unsheltered from the wind and waves for several hundred nautical miles.

  • Page 15: Stability And Buoyancy

    3 STABILITY AND BUOYANCY STABILITY DATA - Fully laden displacement was used to evaluate the stability and buoyancy of the boat. The value of this displacement can be found in paragraph ’ Technical specifications ’ at the beginning of this manual. - Any changes in the distribution of loads onboard (for example by adding a raised structure for fishing, fitting a radar or in-mast furling, changing the engine etc.) can significantly affect the boat's stability, trim and its performance;...

  • Page 16: Access To The Boat

    ACCESS TO THE BOAT Access to the cockpit Access - Wheelhouse - Side Holding - 16 -...
  • Page 17 Access to the engine compartment Access - Cockpit locker Access - Cave - 17 -...
  • Page 18 - It is imperative that both the cockpit and the engine compartment are kept closed when at sea. - When at sea close the guardrail side-opening or openings. - Slamming an access hatch may cause injury : always close the hatch gently and carefully.

  • Page 19: Manoeuvrability

    4 MANOEUVRABILITY - This boat was found to be capable of carrying its crew, even when flooded. - It is important to take additional precautions in very strong winds or in a confused sea or breaking waves. - Maximum rated power of boat propulsion: 2 x 243 Kw. - Do not install an engine in this boat with a higher rated power than that indicated on the manufacturer's plate.

  • Page 20: Visibility From The Steering Station

    VISIBILITY FROM THE STEERING STATION Visibility from the steering station may be obstructed when the boat is trimmed at a steep angle or due to other factors caused by one or more of the following conditions: - Angle of engine trim control switch (in boats equipped with an engine trim control switch);...

  • Page 21: Demister

    4.1.1 Demister - The demister runs on DC power. - The demister uses heat recovered from the boat's engine to demist the windscreen. It operates via the heat exchanger in the starboard engine cooling system. - The demister operates only when the engine is warm and running. - A valve on the engine allows the demister to be isolated from the engine cooling system (for maintenance or to isolate a faulty circuit).

  • Page 22: Wiper

    4.1.2 Wiper The windscreen wipers run on DC power. Control: Steering station Engine access: Location Deckhead - Forward cabin - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Windscreen Washer

    4.1.3 Windscreen washer Reservoir location: Cave Control: Steering station - 23 -...

  • Page 24: Deck Searchlight

    4.1.4 Deck searchlight - The deck searchlight runs on DC power. - A fuse protects the electrical circuit. Control: Steering station 1. Stop/start switch 2. Variable speed regulator 3. Sweep (The deck search light will move slowly from left to right) 4.

  • Page 25: Horn

    4.1.5 Horn The foghorn runs on DC power. Location: Flying bridge arch Control: Steering station 4.1.6 Navigation lights The navigation lights run on DC power. Control: Steering station The only function of the samson post is to support the navigation light. Any other use is dangerous and forbidden.

  • Page 27: Safety

    5 SAFETY PREVENTING MAN OVERBOARD SITUATIONS AND THE MEANS OF GETTING SOMEONE BACK ONBOARD 5.1.1 Prevention of man overboard - The zones outside the working deck area are the hatched areas below - The ’ working deck ’ means those areas outside where people stand or walk during normal use of the boat.

  • Page 28: Getting Back Onboard

    - Use the seats provided. Regularly check the guard-rails: - With metal guard-rails, watch for corrosion particularly at connecting points. - With synthetic guard-rails, change them as soon as they show signs of wear due to chafing or UV. 5.1.2 Getting back onboard The means for getting back onboard must be able to be deployed by one person alone in the water, with no other help.

  • Page 29: Storing The Life-Raft

    STORING THE LIFE-RAFT The life-raft(not supplied) must be stored in the space provided for it (Ref 1). A pictogram helps to locate it easily. Before putting to sea, carefully read the launching instructions shown on the liferaft. When at sea, never padlock or lock the stowage locker for the life-raft. SECURING MOVEABLE ITEMS - Ensure that movable items are firmly secured when the boat is under way.

  • Page 30: Information About The Risks Of Flooding And About The Boat's Stability

    INFORMATION ABOUT THE RISKS OF FLOODING AND ABOUT THE BOAT'S STABILITY 5.4.1 Openings in hull - 30 -...
  • Page 31 Reference Designation Valve Condensation drain - Air conditioning Condensation drain - Air conditioning Heating exhaust Vent hole - Fuel tank Sink draining - Flying bridge Drainage - Gangway Drainage - Flying bridge Sea water intake - Deck wash Sea water intake - Air conditioning Drainage - Air conditioning (Sea water) - Side cabin Drainage - Air conditioning (Sea water) - Steering station...

  • Page 32: Bilge Pumps And Drainage

    5.4.2 Bilge pumps and drainage General points - The inner moulding of the hull has channelling: the drainage channels. The drainage channels allow the water to drain down to the lowest point in the boat, where it can be discharged. So it is important to allow the water to flow freely down to this lowest point of the boat, which includes.
  • Page 33 Diagram of the layout - Bilge pumps Reference Designation Rate Manual bilge pump 32p/minute (*) Manual bilge pump lever Electric bilge pump (Engine compartment) 30p/minute 3’ Forward electrical bilge pump 54p/minute Electric bilge pump switch (*) 45 strokes/minute If 70 stroke/minute: rate 35p/minute - 33 -...
  • Page 34 5.4.2.1 Secondary drainage system Manual bilge pump The manual bilge pump is in the cockpit (Ref 1). The bilge pump lever is located close to it (Ref 2). Ref 1 Ref 2 Operation: I- Put the lever on the manual bilge pump. II- Repeatedly work the lever up and down to its fullest extent.
  • Page 35 5.4.2.2 Main drainage system Electric bilge pumps - The bilge pumps are powered by DC. Location of the electric bilge pumps Ref 3: Engine compartment Access: Ref 3’ The electric bilge pump switch is situated Passageway inside the wheelhouse (Ref 4) - The electric bilge pump must only be used to discharge stagnant water at the bottom of the bilge.

  • Page 36: Safety Precautions

    Bilge pump maintenance Please refer to the manufacturer's notes on the instructions for checking and maintaining the bilge pumps. - The bilge pumps system is not designed to deal with water coming in through breaches in the hull. - Keep the water level in the bilges to the minimum. - Never store anything right at the bottom of the boat: Allow bilge water to flow freely down to the lowest point of the boat.
  • Page 37 Diagram of the layout - Drying out the bilge Pipe - Bilge pump system - 25 mm diameter Reference Designation Electric bilge pump Manual bilge pump Non-return valve Intake strainer Bilge pump draining Connection - 37 -...

  • Page 39: Information Relating To Fire Risks And Risks Of Explosion

    6 INFORMATION RELATING TO FIRE RISKS AND RISKS OF EXPLOSION PROPULSION ENGINES AND OTHER FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT The risks associated with motorisation are described in the MOTORISATION chapter. The risks associated with other fuel-burning equipment are described in the OTHER FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT chapter. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The risks associated with the electrical systems are described in the ELECTRICITY chapter.

  • Page 40: Fire-Prevention And Fire-Fighting Equipment

    FIRE-PREVENTION AND FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT 6.4.1 Fire-fighting equipment Portable fire-extinguishers and fire blanket (not supplied) - When in use, this boat must be equipped with portable fire extinguishers of the following extinguishing capacity and located in the following places: The location of the portable fire extinguishers is shown by the pictogram below: Minimum Reference Designation...
  • Page 41 Maintenance of the fire-fighting equipment The owner/person operating the boat must: - Get the fire-fighting equipment checked at the frequency shown on the equipment; - Replace portable fire extinguishers, if outdated or discharged, by extinguishing apparatus of equal capacity; - Provide at least one fire bucket with a lanyard, in a readily accessible place, for protection on deck;...

  • Page 42: Fixed Extinguishing System With Manual Control (Version: Europe)

    6.4.2 Fixed extinguishing system with manual control (Version: EUROPE) - This boat is fitted with a fixed fire extinguishing system protecting the engine compartment. - Procedure to follow in the event of fire in the engine compartment: - Stop the engine and fan, - Switch off power and stop fuel supply, - Close access to the compartment, - Pull the extinguisher remote control for 20 seconds,...
  • Page 43 Reference Designation Location Fixed extinguisher (Port and starboard) Engine compartment Remote pull switches Inside wheelhouse The position of the remote control handles is indicated by the pictogram shown below: To enable functioning of the fixed fire extinguishers, the safety pins on each extinguisher must all be removed completely.

  • Page 44: Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (Version: Us)

    6.4.3 Automatic fire extinguishing system (Version: US) General points The system protects the vessel engine compartment. It is comprised of the following elements: Fixed inert gas extinguisher Temperature sensor (located on the extinguisher) System box Control panel Remote pull switches - 44 -...
  • Page 45 Layout of components Operation The mechanism works automatically. When the sensor detects a temperature above 79° Celsius (175° Fahrenheit) it immediately activates the control unit which: - Shuts down the engines and the bilge fan, - Discharges the contents of the fire extinguisher into the engine compartment. - To avoid suffocation, leave the area before discharge.

  • Page 46: Emergency Exits In Case Of Fire

    EMERGENCY EXITS IN CASE OF FIRE Location Sliding hatch (Saloon & Steering station) Ladder - Flying bridge The forward cabin deck hatch Passageway - 46 -...
  • Page 47 NEVER: - Obstruct the passages leading to the emergency exits and the hatches; - Obstruct or block safety controls, for instance fuel shut off valves, gas taps, electrical system circuit-breakers; - Obstruct the access to the portable extinguishers stored in lockers; - Leave the boat unsupervised when cooking equipment and/or heating equipment is in use;...

  • Page 48: Emergency Systems In Case Of Steering Gear Failure

    EMERGENCY SYSTEMS IN CASE OF STEERING GEAR FAILURE On a twin-engined vessel the emergency tiller system works on the difference in drive between the port and starboard engines (difference in throttle and/or forward/aft). - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Electrical System

    7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Reference Designation Battery - Stern thruster Battery charger Windlass circuit breaker & Inverter Battery switch Bow thruster batteries Generator battery Engine batteries DC breakers Service batteries Circuit breakers / Switches - Inside wheelhouse Circuit breakers / Switches - Flying bridge wheelhouse - 49 -...
  • Page 50 - The risks of fire or explosion may result from careless use of the DC and AC systems. - The risks of electrocution may result from careless use of the AC system. NEVER: - work on a live electrical system; - modify the elecrical system of the vessel or the relevant diagrams: It is important that the installation, maintenance and any modifications be carried out by a technician qualified in marine electricity;...

  • Page 51: Dc Installation (12 V Or 24 V)

    DC INSTALLATION (12 V OR 24 V) 7.2.1 Battery use and distribution General points The boat is equipped with a direct current electrical system. The boat's electrical system comprises service batteries and the engine battery or batteries. The service batteries serve as the power supply for all the boat's electrical components. The engine battery is used solely to power the engine's starter motor.
  • Page 52 Battery set Service batteries: 2 x 115A Engine battery: 2 x 140A Spare service batteries: 1 x 115A Generator battery: 1 x 50A Batteries - Stern thruster: 2 x 50A Battery - Bow thruster: 2 x 50A - 52 -...
  • Page 53 Maintenance - Avoid charging batteries to a voltage greater than 14,6 V. - Keep the batteries clean and dry. - Regularly check that the terminals and connection cables are clean. If necessary, apply a thin coating of paraffin on the terminals, to prevent corrosion. - Regularly recharge all of the batteries onboard.

  • Page 54: Battery Switch

    Maintenance of watertight batteries - This type of battery needs no maintenance and does not produce any gas during normal use. No ventilation is needed. - The optimum temperature for use is between 10 degree C and 30 degrees C. Lower temperatures will reduce the available capacity.

  • Page 55: Power Distributor

    7.2.3 Power distributor - The electronic charge dividers isolate the battery banks from each other and allow the charge to be directed automatically to the battery with the lowest charge. They give the advantage of preventing a drop in voltage. - The charge divider is electronic.

  • Page 56: Battery Charger

    7.2.5 Battery charger General points - The battery charger runs on AC power. - A breaker protects the electrical circuit. - The battery charger charges all of the batteries onboard, while keeping the service battery bank isolated from the engine's battery bank. - Within its power limits, the DC equipment can be supplied directly.
  • Page 57 CHARGE PROPULSEUR RP20 r16² CB12 CB22 CB21 CB10 n16² CB20 CB10 r16² CB20 CB11 r16² BA22 BA21 BA21 DC INSTALLATION...

  • Page 58: Layout Of The Wiring Looms In The Hull - Dc Circuit

    7.2.6 Layout of the wiring looms in the hull - DC circuit - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Layout Of The Deck Wiring Looms - Dc Circuit

    7.2.7 Layout of the deck wiring looms - DC circuit - 59 -...

  • Page 60: Bundles Installation - Flying Bridge - Dc Circuit

    1N103 F1/F2/PP/R2/B1 1HP1 2L601 2L701 2HP1 2L305 2HP2 2L603 2L703 2L400 2L401 2L402 1HP3 1N200 1HP4 2L604 2L602 2L802 2L704 2L702 2L801 2L404 2L405 2L403 CF1/CF2 5L11 2L306 1HP2 1N104...

  • Page 61: Steering Station

    7.2.9 Steering station Location: Saloon 9 10 11 12 13 Reference Designation Interior steering staion: Underwater projectors Electric bilge pump Electric bilge pump Deck wash pump Water unit Horn Windscreen washer Port windscreen wiper Starboard windscreen wiper Demister Windlass Navigation lights Electronic instruments Flying bridge control house: Windlass...

  • Page 62: Circuit Breakers

    7.2.10 Circuit breakers A circuit-breaker can be re-set (manually press the black button to restart it). Location: Cave - Demister - Gas solenoid (US version) - Deck wash pump - Water unit - Fridge - Fridge - Wheelhouse - Forward electrical bilge pump - Navigation lights - Deck searchlight - Projector - Cockpit...

  • Page 63: Fuses

    1. Breaker - DC/AC converter 2. Windlass 7.2.11 Fuses - A fuse protects an electrical circuit from a power surge. If it blows, you must replace it with another fuse of the same rating. Fuses - Electronic instruments Location: Engine compartment When replacing fuses/circuit-breakers, always ensure replacements are of the right capacity (see the colour-codes) - 63 -...

  • Page 64: Relay Box

    7.2.12 Relay box Location: Cave from left to right: - Horn - time delay - Shower - Demister - Demister - Masher (Pump - WC evacuation to sea) - Windlass - Electronic - Electronic - Engine compartment ventilator 7.2.13 Touch screen The touch screen allows the boat's auxiliary functions to be driven and displayed: - Lighting, - Battery voltage,...
  • Page 65 Source selectors: Location: Engine compartment 1. Source selector: "House" - is fitted if the boat is fitted with a generator. 2. Source selector: "Air conditioning" - is fitted if the boat is fitted with air conditioning. A handle allows the selector to be engaged manually. Handle NOTES The switches are stand-alone, they operate without wires: they are automatically supplied...
  • Page 66 Touch screen operation The green indicator shows the presence of an AC Presence of a fault relating to the current coming from the shore supply or generator absence of a module or its configuration on the CAN network ON/OFF button Direct access to home page Direct access to...
  • Page 67 Battery menu -A press of the finger on the required menu icon allows access to a sub-menu. Access to service battery charge and discharge voltage display Access to starboard engine battery voltage display Access to port engine battery voltage display Access to bow thruster battery voltage display Access to bow thruster battery voltage display (if fitted on board)
  • Page 68 BATTERY MENU - STARBOARD ENGINE Battery voltage - Starboard engine BATTERY MENU - STERN THRUSTER Battery voltage - Stern thruster BATTERY MENU - BOW THRUSTER Battery voltage - Bow thruster - 68 -...
  • Page 69 MENU ACCESS: - WATER GAUGE Access to the 2 tank gauge Access to the 1 tank gauge MENU: - WATER GAUGE Tank No. Number of tanks in the boat Tank level - 69 -...
  • Page 70 Menu: - AC source "Air conditioning" This menu allows the AC current origin (shore supply or generator) to be chosen for operating the air conditioning. This function drives an electromagnetic inverter located in the engine room *. 1 - Supply line "House" 2 - Supply line "Air conditioning"...
  • Page 71 Air-conditioning system Voltage Frequency The orange circle indicates the source selector position Neutral Generator One press on the shore supply button sets One press on the GE button sets the air-conditioning the air-conditioning selector switch to selector switch to the generator.The orange circle shore supply.
  • Page 72 Menu: - On-board circuit source This menu allows the AC current origin (shore supply or generator) to be chosen for operating the air conditioning. This function drives an electromagnetic inverter located in the engine room *. On-board circuit Voltage Frequency The orange circle indicates the source selector position Neutral...
  • Page 73 Menu access: - Shore supply source Shore power supply voltage Shore power supply frequency 1 - Shore power supply Air conditioning shore supply voltage Air conditioning supply frequency 2 - Air conditioning shore power supply Voltage provided by the generator for on-board supply On-board supply frequency 1 - On-board AC...
  • Page 74 Voltage supplied by generator to air conditioning Air conditioning supply frequency 2 - AC air conditioning Starting or stopping the generator Access to settings for network maintenance (boatyard access only) Error - lighting module has no coding resistance - 74 -...
  • Page 75 Error - several lighting modules with the same coding n° Error - the on-board source selector configuration is not up to date. Confirm or cancel up-date - 75 -...

  • Page 76: Ac System (110 V Or 220 V)

    AC SYSTEM (110 V OR 220 V) - The boat is equipped with an alternating current electrical system. - The electrical system of the boat consists of an AC shore socket and if appropriate: - 1 Generator; - 1 DC/AC converter. - The AC electrical system is used to power the following components (if the boat has one): - Water heater, - Household appliances,...
  • Page 77 - Do not modify the vessel's electrical installation nor its relating diagrams. The installation, maintenance and any modifications must be carried out by an electrician qualified in marine electricity. Check the system at least every two years. - Disconnect the boat's shore power when the system is not in use. - Connect the relay cans or metal casing of the electrical equipment installed to the boat's protective conductor (green or green with yellow stripe conductor).

  • Page 78: Ac Shore Socket

    7.3.1 AC shore socket location of components - 78 -...
  • Page 79 AC shore socket & Air conditioning (Ref 1) Circuit breakers - AC elements Source selectors & AC breakers (Shore & Air conditioning) (Ref 2) (Ref 3) Operation - First plug the extension cable into the AC socket on the boat, then into the socket onshore. - First unplug the extension cable from the socket onshore, then from the AC socket on the boat.

  • Page 80: Dc/Ac Converter

    7.3.2 DC/AC converter Description - The inverter converts the DC voltage of the service battery bank to AC voltage. The circuit between the inverter and the batteries is protected by a fuse or a circuit-breaker. - The inverter is earthed by an earthing plate located under the hull (see earthing plate chapter).
  • Page 81 Maintenance - Check at least once a year that the inverter cables and connections are properly bundled. - Clean the inverter by removing any accumulated dust to ensure good ventilation. The control located on the equipment Remote control 2 000 VA 2 000 VA 700 VA 700 VA...

  • Page 82: Bundles Installation - Hull - Ac Circuit

    7.3.3 Bundles installation - Hull - AC circuit - 82 -...

  • Page 83: Bundles Installation - Deck - Ac Circuit

    7.3.4 Bundles installation - Deck - AC circuit - 83 -...

  • Page 84: Anodes

    7.3.5 Anodes General points - The sacrificial anodes protect the boat's metal components from electrolysis. - A sacrificial anode is an expendable part, that by eroding (oxydisation), allows the current to flow. The anodes used are made of a metal that is more readily reductive than the metal they are protecting.
  • Page 85 Replacing the anodes - The anodes are fastened with screws and nuts. First, remove the screws and nuts that hold the anode, then clean the contact surface. Press the new anode to obtain a good electrical contact. Anode General Anode - Bow thruster Anode - Flaps Anode - Stern thruster - Never cover the anodes in antifoul.

  • Page 86: Earthing Plates

    7.3.6 Earthing plates - An earthing plate is a shot-peened plate mounted on the hull to recreate an earth neutral point on the electrical circuit of the equipment supplying AC power (generator and AC/DC convertor). The earthing plate earths this equipment. The earthing plate is not an anode: it must not be allowed to deteriorate.

  • Page 87: Liquefied Petroleum Gas(Lpg)System (Gpl)

    8 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS(LPG)SYSTEM (LPG) THE ONBOARD GAS SYSTEM location of components Reference Designation Gas cylinder locker Gas locker outlet Gas locker drain Gas system Gas supply valve - 87 -...
  • Page 88 - Systematically store the gas bottles only in the lockers or storage places provided for these. - It is recommended that you ensure good ventilation when using gas powered equipment, to prevent asphyxiation. Gas cylinder locker Gas supply valve - 88 -...
  • Page 89 Cooker Oven Battery support (System PIEZO) - 89 -...
  • Page 90 Use and maintenance of the installation - Please refer to the manufacturer's notes for the use and maintenance of the LPG cooker. - When the equipment is not in use close the taps on the LPG hose and on the gas bottles. Close the taps before changing the bottles and immediately in an emergency.
  • Page 91 To change an LPG bottle 1. Close the tap on the LPG bottle 2. Detach the LPG bottle 3. Replace the LPG bottle 4. Attach the new LPG bottle 5. Open the tap on the LPG bottle When the cooker is on, ventilate well to prevent any risk of asphyxiation. Do not use the cooker as a means of heating.

  • Page 92: Layout Diagram

    LAYOUT DIAGRAM Version: Europe 046443 Reference Designation Regulator valve Gas cylinder Drain Connection kit - gas bottle Rubber washers Pictogram Connection kit - gas copper PVC girdled sleeve Gas appliance connection kit - 92 -...
  • Page 93 Version: US Reference Designation Regulator valve 12V Gas cylinder Drain Stuffing box PVC girdled sleeve Electromagnetic valve for gas 12V Pipe - Propane - Plastic - 93 -...

  • Page 95: Domestic Appliances

    9 DOMESTIC APPLIANCES FRIDGE / COOLER General points - The fridge is composed of 3 components: the compressor, the evaporator and the condenser. These components are connected by a closed circuit refrigerant gas circuit. The fridge is air-cooled. - The fridge is DC powered. It is designed to chill food and drink. Any other use is dangerous and forbidden.
  • Page 96 Maintenance - Clean the evaporator with a damp cloth at least once a year. Never use cleaners which are abrasive, acid or which contain solvents for cleaning the evaporator. - Regularly clean the fridge/icebox door seal with a damp cloth. - Regularly defrost the fridge.

  • Page 97: Microwave

    MICROWAVE General points - The microwave is AC powered. - A breaker protects the electrical circuit. - The microwave is designed to reheat food and drink or to cook food. Any other use is dangerous and forbidden. - The microwave must never be started when empty. - Remove all foil or metallic elements of the packaging before putting food in the microwave.

  • Page 98: Hot Plate

    HOT PLATE General points - The hob runs on an AC power supply. - A breaker protects the electrical circuit. Starting up - Use the switch on the chart table to select the power source (shore power or generator). - Turn the hob circuit breaker to ON. - 98 -...

  • Page 99: Audio-Visual Equipment

    10 AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT 10.1 TELEVISION General points - The television is powered by AC provided by the DC/AC invertor which is powered by the service batteries. The inverter has an ON / OFF button. - A circuit-breaker protects the circuit. - Pre-cabling for the aerial is already installed on the boat.

  • Page 100: Hifi

    10.2 HIFI - The sound system is DC powered. - The sound from the TV or from the DVD player is amplified by the boom box and the speakers. - The sound from the TV comes out of the integral speakers. - The sound from the TV can come from the speakers if AUX is selected on the DVD player.

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