Four winns V458, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page 121 Exterior Equipment - Section M
To prevent personal injury, swim platform must
not be occupied and transom door must be
closed while engines are running.
Prevent falls overboard. Close, latch, and stay
inside gate while underway.
To prevent personal injury, DO NOT sit on or
lean against the transom door.
M - 3 COMPANIONWAY DOOR
The V458 models have a one-piece sliding com-
panionway door on a track. The companionway door
includes a built-in screen for added ventilation and
comfort. See Figures M3 & M4. A hinged stop at
threshold secures the door in the open position.
Figure M3: Companionway Door
Figure M4: Companionway Door Screen
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the companionway
track, the companionway door must be moved
slow ly and carefully dur ing use.
A lock is provided on the companionway door to
secure the cabin.
NOTICE
Always se cure companionway door before
operating the boat. Rough water or significant
wake could cause the companionway door to
slam shut and break. Acrylic plastic is impact
resistant but in extreme cases it can crack and/
or the track could become damaged if not
secured.
To clean acrylic plastic (plexiglass):
1) Rinse with plenty of water to wash off as much dirt
as possible.
2) Using your bare hand, along with plenty of water,
feel and remove any dried on dirt or mud.
3) Wash using a soft, grit free cloth or sponge and
mild, nonabrasive soap or detergent.
4) Blot dry using a clean, damp chamois.
NOTICE
Never use
a dry cloth, duster, glass cleaning
solutions or citrus cleaner on acrylic plastic.
See Section Q - 7 for additional information on the
care of acrylic plastic.
M - 4 WINDOWS
A. Windshield
The windshield consist of tempered safety glass. See
Figure M5. Port and starboard windshield wipers and
washers are also standard equipment. The center
windshield may be slid open to allow ventilation of the
cockpit.