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2. 12 volt panel

Functions of the 12 volt panel:

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Top row, from left to right:

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Compass light

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Navigational instruments

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Stereo

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Anchor windlass

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Primary bilge pump (leave this ‘off’ for the automatic float switch to
operate)

Middle row, from left to right:

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Fresh water pump

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Shower drain

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Panel light

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Not in use

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Refrigerator

Bottom row, from left to right:

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VHF/GPS

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Cockpit light

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LPG solenoid

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Fridge drain

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bilge pump

To the right of the 12v panel is a diagram of a boat and the corresponding
light switches. Note that the forward cabin light switch also operates the
forward cabin fans.

Use this button to
check battery
voltage and water
tank status

Summary of Contents for 2009 50

Page 1: ...Information operations manual for Bavaria 50 2009 State of Play ...

Page 2: ...ual and don t hesitate to ask any of our professional friendly staff if you have any questions All of the yachts in the Horizon fleet are maintained to the highest standards so that you may enjoy a trouble free vacation on a beautiful yacht Please remember that these yachts are all privately owned and we ask that you care for it like it was your own Best wishes for a great vacation Sylvia and Andr...

Page 3: ... 6 Instruments 7 VHF radio 8 Charging your batteries 9 Anchoring and using the windlass 10 Picking up a mooring buoy 11 Bilge pumps 12 Fresh water systems 13 Heads 14 Showers 15 Refrigeration 16 Using the stove and propane 17 The BBQ 18 Fire safety 19 The dinghy and outboard 20 Operating the generator 21 Using the air conditioning system ...

Page 4: ...t transom and by the anchor locker Diesel refill starboard transom Manual bilge pump port transom Propane tank at port helm Windlass breaker behind salon cushion Diesel cut off valve starboard aft cabin below the berth Fridge drain switch on 12v panel and button above the small fridge Water tanks change over valve under sink in aft port head ...

Page 5: ...dle row from left to right Fresh water pump Shower drain Panel light Not in use Refrigerator Bottom row from left to right VHF GPS Cockpit light LPG solenoid Fridge drain 2nd bilge pump To the right of the 12v panel is a diagram of a boat and the corresponding light switches Note that the forward cabin light switch also operates the forward cabin fans Use this button to check battery voltage and w...

Page 6: ...The 110v Panel The 110v outlets will work when plugged into shore power and when using the inverter see next page Always leave the water heater breaker off 110v outlet breakers Main breaker ...

Page 7: ...se the inverter 1 Start the yacht s engine bring the rpm up to 1400 2 Press the invert button under the control section of the panel The green light on the switch will then illuminate 3 On the 110V panel switch on the main and outlet breakers leave the heater switch off 4 All of the 110V outlets are now live 5 Reverse steps 1 2 3 to switch off the inverter but run the engine for ten minutes before...

Page 8: ...e water coming out of the exhaust To stop the engine press the stop button until the engine has stopped Should you hear an engine alarm during operation check which light is on and immediately shut down the engine CALL HORIZON All our yacht engines run with diesel fuel There is a diesel filler cap on the transom which is clearly marked DIESEL DO NOT PUT WATER IN HERE Ignition button Glow button St...

Page 9: ... open the oil filler cap on the top of the engine On the right of the engine is the engine coolant reservoir Open the filler cap to check the coolant level Check for any engine leaks or bilge water below engine Check the fan belt for any damage and correct tension KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS ANY PROBLEMS CALL HORIZON Oil dip stick Fan belt Oil refill Coolant reservoir and refill ...

Page 10: ...6 Instruments Located at the helm 3 Raymarine ST60 instruments Located at the nav station is a Raymarine chart plotter ST60 Tridata ST6002 Autopilot ST60 Wind Indicator ...

Page 11: ...6 it is very important to switch to a working channel after the contact is established Do no use Channel 16 for your conversations this channel is for hailing and distress only Channels to use 16 Hailing and Distress 74 Contact Horizon Yacht Charters when in range 12 Yacht Charter Companies working channel assigned for yacht breakdown servicing and emergency only 68 Marinas and Yacht Clubs for lun...

Page 12: ...N PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO PAN PAN MEDICO Pronounced med ick oh This is an International Urgency Signal that should be used when medical advice is needed Safety SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE Pronounced Say cure it tay This is an International Safety Signal and is a message about some aspect of navigational safety or a weather warning How to issue an emergency message Select Channel 16 and press tran...

Page 13: ...e of them before charging Run the engine at 1400rpms or more for 1 1 1 2hrs Shut the motor off Wait 15 minutes before checking the battery levels directly after turning off the motor they will remain in an excited state for about 10 minutes The House system should come to rest at 12 8 v and then slowly get lower When the system gets to 12 2 you should start planning to re charge the batteries soon...

Page 14: ...at always ensuring your swing area is clear of any obstacles Engage reverse slowly building up to 1500 rpm to really drive your hook into the sand Once set put the engine in neutral and allow the yacht to settle take transits around the bay to ensure you are not dragging it is always advisable to snorkel the anchor and ensure it is bedded in correctly and not just lying on its side Attaching the s...

Page 15: ...st thing the windlass should do is pull the anchor from the bottom Take care of it and it will do the work for you Overload it and you will be very frustrated There is a high amperage fuse that will blow if the windlass gets overloaded The fuse is located on the starboard side of the salon behind the corner aft cushion There are two large fuses next to each other the anchor windlass fuse is the on...

Page 16: ...ndlass handle into the central hole on the side of the windlass Pull back on the windlass handle to loosen the wing nut Your anchor is now ready to drop Remove the safety line or safety pin and push the anchor over the bow keeping hands and feet clear Control the rate the chain pays out by tightening or loosening the wing nut with the handle When you have paid out sufficient chain 5 to 8 times the...

Page 17: ...ed and brought back to the same cleat Once set your mooring buoy will be attached either on the port or starboard cleat and the yacht will be head to wind Remember to centralize the wheel and lock in place to avoid the yacht sailing around the buoy Next attach a second back up line to the mooring Attach a line from the opposite bow cleat and if possible attach it directly to the mooring buoy It is...

Page 18: ...electric bilge pumps The primary electric pump is automatic The secondary electric pump is operated by a switch on the 12v panel The manual pump is located in the cockpit by the port side helm seat and its operation will be demonstrated to you during your briefing ...

Page 19: ... as you hear the pump running continuously check to see if anyone is using water If not switch off the pump immediately to prevent the pump from drawing more air into the system or the pump overheating To switch tanks Switch off pump Select the next full tank the lever is located beneath the sink in the aft port head The lever is not on or off it has two positions horizontal and vertical that sele...

Page 20: ...f shore Move lever to wet bowl to flush the pan and pipes 20 25 pulls will keep your heads smelling fresh Move lever back to dry bowl and pump the pan and pipes dry the lever must be left in dry bowl as leaving it in wet bowl will ingress water Wherever possible please use the heads ashore as this keeps our waters nice and clean Blocked heads will be cleared at a cost to you of 120 00 sewage fee p...

Page 21: ...The valve to the right of the shower head has two functions By turning the knob clockwise and counter clockwise you can change the temperature of the water Be careful The water can be very hot Test before showering By pushing the valve perpendicular to its long axis you can change the water pressure In this picture you would move it to the left and right To use the shower head simply pull it out a...

Page 22: ...need to melt the ice There is a thermostat in both the fridges It is a white dial with numbers on it going from 1 7 Putting 7 at the apex of the dial is the coldest setting Keep it on this setting until it is too cold Then you can turn the system down or off if you wish Or if it is not cold enough augment the system with ice Ask one of our staff for a deck cooler if you would like one for storing ...

Page 23: ...u do not need to shut any manual valves unless you wish All of our yachts are fitted with propane detectors The propane sniffer has been placed in the bilge propane is heavier than air and so will sink into the bilge The detectors are sensitive to several types of gas and will trigger the alarm The alarm can also be triggered if there is moisture in the bilge If the alarm sounds it does not necess...

Page 24: ...y off at the side of the yacht not off the stern Never use the BBQ while sailing Never use the BBQ on a dock Never change propane tanks when using the BBQ Make sure someone is always tending the BBQ when hot Call us if you have too much food ...

Page 25: ...open the engine compartment even if you think the fire has been extinguished dying embers can easily be re ignited by a fresh supply of oxygen Open fire Pull out the yellow safety tab Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire and press down on the red button to discharge contents Generously cover the base of the fire and surrounding area to ensure the fire is under control and cannot spread C...

Page 26: ... the safety cord is in place For starting an engine that has been at rest for 3 or more hrs use the choke Pull the choke out and set a few revs with the throttle Do not twist the throttle trying to prime the engine You will only flood it Face the engine and pull the start cord and push the choke back in as soon as it runs If it runs for a second but cuts out try again without the choke To stop the...

Page 27: ...d Gear Shift Choke Throttle Stop button Lever to lower and raise the outboard Kill Cord Fuel tank Fuel vent make sure this is slightly open at all times Fuel line connection make sure this is securely attached ...

Page 28: ...ng the air conditioning units are off prior to starting the generator Ensure that you have switched from shore power to generator power using the selector switch located above the 12v panel Press the on off button and you will see the start panel light up Press the start button and hold it until you hear the generator start up Allow the generator to warm up for 5 minutes and then gradually load up...

Page 29: ...l control which allows users to alter the settings for the individual units Using the unit control panels Switch the remote units on using the mode button Ensure that you are operating in the cool mode Press the mode button until the cool option is selected Set the temperature using the and controls The units will work best is the minimum temperature is set no lower than 63 degrees Set it below th...

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