Everglades 320 EX, Owner'S Manual

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Helm Control Systems
4.8 Bow Thruster (Optional)
The optional bow thruster provides the operator
additional control of the bow while docking or
anchoring the boat in tight quarters or high winds
and strong currents. The control touch pad is
located in the helm and controls the bow thruster
that is mounted to the hull in the bilge below the
V-Berth in the cabin.
The momentary touch pad buttons are activated
by the pressing and holding the power button in
the touch pad for 1 second. Press the button for
the direction you wish to thrust. Press the op-
posite button to change direction. A 1 second
delay protects the thruster when the direction is
changed. The arrow on each button indicates the
direction the bow will move when it is pressed. The
bow thruster will stop when the button is released.
Press and hold the power button for 1 second
to deactivate the bow thruster control pad. The
bow thruster will power down automatically if it
is operated constantly for 3 minutes or senses no
operation for 15 minutes.
The bow thruster circuit is protected by a fuse
or circuit breaker and emergency shut off but-
ton/battery switch located in the forward bilge
compartment below the V-Berth. It is activated
automatically when the thruster control panel is
switched on and turns off when the panel is de-
activated. It can also be activated manually with
the red knob on the switch.
Refer to the bow thruster owner’s manual for
details on operating the bow thruster and using
the control pad.
4.9 Control Systems Maintenance
Control Maintenance
Periodic inspection of the control systems and all
connections should be made. Signs of rust, cor-
rosion, wear or other deterioration should imme-
diately be serviced. Generally, periodic lubrication
of all moving parts and connections with a light
waterproof grease is in order.
Lubrication should be performed as often as nec-
essary to keep the system operating smoothly.
Control system adjustments may become neces-
sary. If adjustments become necessary, see your
Everglades dealer.
Typical Bow Thruster Control Panel
Typical Bow Thruster Propeller and Tunnel
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS UNLESS YOU ARE
FAMILIAR WITH SERVICING CONTROL SYSTEM PROCEDURES.
CONTROL MISADJUSTMENT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL
AND SEVERE ENGINE OR LOWER UNIT DAMAGE.