Owner’s Notes for
Ardent
March 26
th
, 2021
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Microwave Oven:
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Located in the aft-most cabinet above the sink.
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Make sure the OUTLETS switch on the electrical panel is ON.
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Leave the cabinet door open while cooking to allow heat to dissipate from microwave.
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If not connected to shore power the microwave can be powered by the battery inverter. Please only
use for short (2-3 minute) cook times or you will rapidly drain the house batteries. See Section 6,
Batteries/Charging/Inverter for instructions on how to use the inverter.
SJS Notes:
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If cooking underway, gimbal the stove by disengaging the retaining rod on the bottom front of the
stove. Then if the boat heels, hot liquids and foods will not readily slide off of the stove. Also, for added
security, use the fiddles that hold the pots/pans on the burners. If you have something in the oven,
please lock the oven door so the contents cannot slide out onto the galley sole (or someone’s feet).
The oven door is equipped with a latching mechanism.
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WARNING: Never cook in high wave conditions or in strong, gusty winds.
27.
Swim Platform/Moveable Transom Seat
Swim Platform – Please read the following carefully before operating – See photos below.
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Ardent
’s transom and stern bench
fold down to create a great swim platform, dinghy dock, and easy
on/off for loading your provisions and gear from the dock.
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If the transom appears to be binding (by sight or sound) during
operation; STOP and determine the problem.
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To
Lower
the Transom:
o
In the aft starboard stateroom, check that the STERN
BREAKER circuit breaker is ON (upper right corner of the face
of the berth). Should always be on.
o
Using the pelican hooks, disconnect the four stern lifelines
from the ladder and secure off to the sides out of the way of
the transom.
o
Ensure no lines, shore power cable, other obstructions are
around the transom/bench.
o
Locate and detach the black straps below the stern bench that
are connected to eyelet hooks on each end of the bench. See
photo on right.
o
Press and hold the bottom of the black Transom switch (inboard
of the port helm, below the compass). A buzzer will sound, and
the transom seat will start lifting up and out over the stern then
lower to make a flat deck just above the water surface. See
photos below.
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To
Raise
the Transom:
o
Make sure all lines are clear of the path of the
transom/platform/bench
