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Grand Banks 1996 Eloise 42 Classic, Operation Manual

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Heating Systems

 

     Webasto Hydronic Heating 
     System Operations 
 

Heat only option 

 

Heat with continues hot water option 

 

Heat only option 

 

Electronics

 

      

VHF Radio, Depth Sounder, Radar 

      GPS/Plotter 

 
Entertainment

 

     AM/FM Radio 
      CD player 
      TV/DVD  
 

Anchoring/Mooring Cans 
 
Barbecue 
 
Dinghy/Outboard 
 
Crabbing/Fishing 
 
Other: Bilge Pumps/Safety 
 

      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 1996 Eloise 42 Classic

Page 1: ...elf explanatory Hopefully this will help with most of the basic operational questions some of which are unique to this vessel If you have questions about the boat or about places to visit please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff At the end of your trip please take a moment to enter your name and any comments in our guest log located in the third drawer under the captain s seat at the main helm ...

Page 2: ...onizers Docking Fueling Boat Electrical A C Shore Systems Inverter Generator D C House Systems Batteries Sanitation Systems Marine Toilets Holding Tank Y Valve Water Systems Fresh Water Tanks Fresh Water Pump Hot Water Electric Hot Water Tank Everhot System Showers Galley Stove Oven Refrigeration Freezer Microwave ...

Page 3: ...s Heat only option Heat with continues hot water option Heat only option Electronics VHF Radio Depth Sounder Radar GPS Plotter Entertainment AM FM Radio CD player TV DVD Anchoring Mooring Cans Barbecue Dinghy Outboard Crabbing Fishing Other Bilge Pumps Safety ...

Page 4: ...he top scratch mark if adding oil Please use a paper towel or oil rag to wipe off any spills Check the general condition of the BELTS HOSES and FUEL LINES Note any new oil or fluid leaks and look for the source to make sure there is not a loose bolt or clamp that needs adjusting Bilges should never have oil in them Sometimes the water may be dark but there should never be oil floating on the top I...

Page 5: ... in order to STOP them 2 Turn on the engine POWER switch This will cause the oil pressure buzzer to turn on which is normal 3 Press the STARTING button to start the engine Listen carefully to hear when the engine starts over the buzzer noise and release the start button to avoid damaging the starter Note that the buzzer will go off until the oil pressure rises about 10 seconds If the buzzer does n...

Page 6: ...ing properly the RAW WATER PUMP may need to be serviced Seek help from AYC Shut Down Before shutting down allow the engines idle for about 5 minutes to cool them gradually and uniformly This is most important after a long run at top speed The time engaged in preparing to dock the boat is usually sufficient Ensure each GEARSHIFT is in the neutral position and each THROTTLE is in the idle position T...

Page 7: ...ight will be ON 3 MOVE SLAVE ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER TO MAXIMUM SPEED POSITION since the SYNCHRONIZER is now controlling the slave engine the lever is limp or non effective Advancing the slave engine lever eliminates the SYNCHRONIZER of undue strain in moving the entire control cable system 4 Both engines are now under the control of a single movement of the lead engine control and may be advanced o...

Page 8: ...will spray fuel if you overfill MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FUEL DIESEL DIESEL DIESEL DOUBLE CHECK Gasoline can destroy a diesel engine Before pumping fuel have an oil fuel sorbs handy to soak up spilled fuel You should have a rough idea of the number of gallons you will need by checking the sight tubes on the fuel tanks in the engine room Note the sight tubes have valves at top and bottom that m...

Page 9: ...orward plug location then plug into the dock receptacle If necessary add a CORD ADAPTER Cords coming off the bow can be wrapped loosely around the bow line and should never be in the water Most marinas provide 30 amp power not 50 amp If you re on 30 amp and the dock breaker pops off when you plug in make sure to turn off the hot water heater and other AC outlets and try again Hot water heater hair...

Page 10: ...The INVERTER provides AC power to the 110 volt receptacle plugs in the entertainment cabinet on the port side rear area of the salon and powers the Webasto Heating system The inverter panel is located on the bottom left side of the AC power panel with an on off push button switch To operate the TV DVD or the heating system make certain that it is on The inverter itself is located on the starboard ...

Page 11: ...st check that your generator s fluids are topped off and the raw water intake is open The generator controls are located on the lower 110v power panel First turn the main generator breaker switch to on Second pre heat the generator for about 15 seconds by depressing the HEATER button Then while still pre heating depress the START BOTTON Hold the switch in that position while the generator catches ...

Page 12: ...generator STOP BUTTON until it dies House 12 volt System The house 12 volt system draws its power from either the port or starboard engine batteries Each battery is rated at 1400cca and has a reserve amp hour rating of 270 When connected to shore power the battery selector switch should be set to ALL When at anchor or underway set the switch to position 1 ...

Page 13: ...or diodes will be damaged Change positions with the engines off The 12 volt panel shows all the systems supported by your batteries Battery power breakers should only be on when needed An exception is the Bilge pumps they should always be left on House Battery Bank Switch The two 8D engine batteries provide power for all DC systems When disconnected from shore power all 12 volt devices drain the h...

Page 14: ... you must first make sure the FW PUMP and ELECTRIC HEAD breakers in the DC panel are turned on At each head location you will find a toggle switch on the cabinet face just below the sinks Make sure they are in the up position To add water to the bowel gently lift up on the foot peddle of the toilet When flushing press down on the foot peddle and continue to hold down for about three seconds When f...

Page 15: ...cap If there is a fresh water hose on the dock rinse the tank by adding 2 minutes of water into tank 2 The tank s contents can be discharged with the MACERATOR only in Canadian waters To discharge overboard the through hull valve located on the starboard side hull just left of the generator housing must be opened to discharge To open the valve slightly loosen the T handle on the right side of the ...

Page 16: ... on the F W PUMP breaker If the water pump continues to run you are either out of water or might have an air lock and need to bleed the system by opening up a faucet If you run out of water SHUT OFF YOUR HOT WATER HEATER on the AC panel Serious damage can occur Water Filtration The drinking and cooking water in the galley runs through a filtration system located on the port side in the engine room...

Page 17: ...counter clockwise to remove it Water will escape and drain down through the bilge Replace the filter with the new one and reattach the filter housing securely to prevent any leaks Close the faucet in the galley and turn the ball valve in line with the supply line as shown in the picture below Have someone turn the faucet on while you check to make sure the filter housing is not leaking ...

Page 18: ...fer to that section to understand how to utilize its capabilities Shower Before taking a SHOWER make sure the F W PUMP and shower DRAIN PUMP breakers are on In each shower stall there is a silver drain knob that activates the drain pump under each floor grate Make sure you pull this ON prior to showering This pump works automatically when the water level reaches the float lever While taking a show...

Page 19: ...es There are two one on the port side in the galley and the other on the starboard side of the galley There is a temperature gauge in the front of each showing the current inside temperature These are preset to a temp which would be normal for refrigeration However you may adjust the temperature to meet your individual needs The temperature dials are located inside each unit As the cold plates are...

Page 20: ... vent under the step to the starboard door and the other under the aft salon seat This also has a heat and return air vent The fan control for the unit under the step is located under the thermostat next to the starboard door exit The fan control for the unit locate under the salon seat is on the port side of the seat by the entrance to the master stateroom 3 The last unit is located under the sta...

Page 21: ...e inverter must be on The inverter provides AC power to the circulating pump and temperature sensors If the inverter is not on the system will not work Remember the inverter runs off of only on battery and is limited to the charge condition of it Monitor your usage and occasionally check the condition of batter charge The inverter is located on the bottom left corner of the AC panel and has a push...

Page 22: ...the coolant go to each of the fan control switches and set them to either high or low We recommend this so that each unit is providing heat which in turn makes for more even heating throughout If you do not want a particular unit heating simply turn the switch to off The system will run for approximately 10 15 minutes before the fans automatically start running There are internal temperature senso...

Page 23: ...erhot tank This tank allows cold water to circulate through its forty feet of internal copper coil to heat water the water as it passes through It is temperature controlled through a special valve located by the tank The typical use of this tank is when you re moored on the hook or mooring ring and running the generator for the electrical hot water tank is not practical To operate the system for h...

Page 24: ... the off position By doing this you telling the system you do not want any forced air heat produced by running the fans in the heat units Now activate the system as before by switching the system heat switch from off to system heat The green light will light indicating it s on You will hear the system ignite and the system will start to heat the coolant As before it will take approximately 10 15 m...

Page 25: ...of water Remember to ALWAYS consult your charts for depth while underway Radar To operate the integrated SIMRAD RADAR please refer to the radar operations manual Remember you are not allowed to travel in FOG at night or in serious wind conditions To power up make sure the radar breaker is turned on Autopilot The SIMRAD AP28 auto pilot is a useful navigation aid but DOES NOT under any circumstance ...

Page 26: ...ulti functional system which includes CD viewing IPOD interface AM FM stereo etc To power the system turn all three STEREO breaker switches on which are located on the DC power panel See Clarion user manual for operation instructions if needed TV DVD A TV DVD is located aft of the port door in the cabinet lower shelf The TV provided to be used for DVD movies Follow the instructions located with th...

Page 27: ...etrieve the anchor Let out sufficient ANCHOR CHAIN before setting the anchor If the anchorage is crowded put down at least a 3 to 1 scope 60 feet for 20 feet of water back the anchor in with a short burst from the engine Then let out additional scope dependent upon conditions There is a gold and white colored anchor harness in the forward deck compartment with a brass snap hook Attach the hook to ...

Page 28: ... upon which is a metal ring The metal ring is attached to the chain which secures your boat IT IS VERY HEAVY The strongest member of your crew should be picked for this job Come up to the CAN into the wind as you would for anchoring Have crew members on the bow one with a boat hook and one with a mooring line secured like a bow line As you are coming slowly up to the can have the crew holding the ...

Page 29: ... has been wiped off retrieve the cover from the main cabin remove the regulator and place it over the barbeque and tighten the draw strings so it does not blow off Note Propane bottles are not stocked by AYC You will need to purchase one Caution For safety reasons do not store an opened propane bottle within the salon or engine compartment Chances are these will leak slightly once opened and propa...

Page 30: ... electric winch to allow the boom D ring to connect to the dinghy harness lift ring Once attached raise the dinghy using the boom winch not the boom lift Once the dinghy is clear have a crew member pull one of the boom stay lines to swing the dinghy over the side railing Once in position cleat that boom stay line to the mid ship cleat Lower the boom until it is level If needed release more boom ta...

Page 31: ...here is a large crab cooker To retrieve lift the cushion and pull the pot out As the stove is electric and it take a very long time to boil a large pot of water try using the steaming method it works much faster works well Fill the pot with just enough water to reach the bottom of the basket insert Bring that to a boil then place your clean or whole crabs into the pot and place the lid on Bring th...

Page 32: ...cy kits and other emergency items Eloise is equipped with two AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPs The master switch is located on the electrical panel Normally the switch will be left in the AUTO position You may occasionally hear the pump operate due to condensation and water from the shaft log accumulating in the bilge An AUXILIARY HAND OPERATED BILGE PUMP is operated in the main cabin using the handle provid...

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