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COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

REMEDIES

Propane Smell

The grill is not turned

off all the way
Range not off

Turn off grill and tank

unless
Make sure burner valves

are all the way off

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Summary of Contents for 54 ESCAPE

Page 1: ...54 ESCAPE HOUSEBOAT MANUAL W E L C O M E T O ...

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Page 3: ...OF CONTENTS Marine Radio 1 Engines Helm 3 Houseboat Batteries 6 Generator 8 Water Pressure 10 Hot Water 12 Holding Tanks 13 Gas Propane 15 Refrigerator 17 Range 19 Grill 20 Heater 21 Cooling 22 Accessories 23 ...

Page 4: ... calling BOAT RENTALS this is houseboat _____ number of your houseboat For example Bullfrog Boat Rentals this is houseboat S11 When communication is established we will direct you to another channel Commonly used channels are 10 12 68 and 72 Be sure to acknowledge that channel before you change to the channel Then turn to that channel and we will continue the conversation Information you will need...

Page 5: ...g pole or hang anything on the antenna Channel 26 is the Marine Operator Marine Radios transmit line of sight So if you are back in a canyon you may have to ask assistance from another boater with a radio to help contact us if you cannot get through directly Profanity over the public airways is a federal crime Reminder Your Marine Radio is not a toy and should be operated only by a responsible adu...

Page 6: ...tarting Confirm that the throttle is in neutral position Turn the key to first click Beeper will sound Push and hold black command button the red light will go solid and the beeping will stop Turn key to engage starter If the engine fails to start in 10 seconds return key to ON position wait 30 seconds and try again If the engine fails to start push and hold the command button while pushing the th...

Page 7: ...out help you RAISING ENGINE Electric tilt toggle is located on the left side of the engine below the cowling cover Changing the Prop Remove keys from ignition to avoid someone else accidentally starting the engine Raise engine Unscrew lock nut Remove spacer washer Remove Prop Reverse procedure to install the new propeller FLYING BRIDGE CONTROLS Operation from Upper Deck Engines should be running A...

Page 8: ... the engines from the upper helm ENGINES HELM COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Engine doesn t turn over Engine turns over but won t start Engine won t turn off No light on control Is the throttle in neutral Low battery Hydrolock No fuel Engine harness has become Unplugged at the engine Turn off key Put throttle in neutral Charge battery from the Generator Call the marina for...

Page 9: ...nt in the water settle It is not necessary to switch on the bilge pump unless water is noted The bilge pump is wired to automatically switch on when water is present DC Breaker If you should lose DC power and your batteries are fully charged reset the DC breaker located on the electrical panel See picture to the left BATTERY TEST 1 House Battery Located in the upper center of the main panel is the...

Page 10: ...s running should be 12 5 or greater Remember Each light or appliance will need to be turned on individually once the breaker is on Tips for Getting the Most from your Houseboat Batteries When generator is running ALWAYS have the AC MAIN and Inverter breakers on Charge daily NOTE Deep Cycle batteries are used to extend the time between charging However they also require more time to recharge when t...

Page 11: ...ually holding the starter switch you can run down the battery or damage the starter Allow the engine to warm up for 5 minutes Switch the AC MAIN breaker ON You may now turn on individual breakers to provide power to your houseboat NOTE Your generator also has an ON OFF rocker switch on the generator AC Breaker Panel Cabin Outlets Galley Outlets Air Conditioner Inverter leave on at all times Stove ...

Page 12: ...uring generator operation or you hear excessively loud operation GENERATOR COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES No generator power Outlet doesn t work Generator Shut down Generator cranks but won t start CO Alarm beeps 4 beeps every 5 seconds CO Alarm beeps 1 beeps every minute AC MAIN breaker off Is the generator on AC MAIN breaker off Is that area s breaker on Is GFI tripped O...

Page 13: ... front corner and is marked Shore Water Fill You must have the breaker for Fresh Water ON on the DC panel Lake Water Pressure Turn on the Water Pump breaker on the DC panel Faucets The kitchen Large Faucet is lake water Small Faucet is fresh water All sinks and showers empty directly into the grey water tank Head Toilet Water pump breaker must be on To fill toilet bowl with water lift up on the fo...

Page 14: ...resh water WATER PRESSURE breaker may not be on Low batteries Lost prime Out of water Fresh Water breaker not on Turn on breaker Charge batteries Press down toilet flush for about a minute to restore prime Refill at marina with POTABLE water Turn on Breaker WATER PRESSURE 11 ...

Page 15: ...the water to heat NOTE If water is already hot water heater light will not come on nor will the water heater light COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Water Hear does not light The red light on the master switch does not come on Ran out of hot water Propane may not be on Propane might not be full DC MAIN might not be on WATER HEATER breaker may not be on Water may already be ho...

Page 16: ...ed fitting into the pumpout port on your houseboat Fittings are available at the dock on the pumps Attach the pumpout hose to the fitting Open valve and follow the direction on the pump When finished close the valve before removing the hose Remove the fitting from your houseboat and replace on dock Place the end of the lake water hose inside the pump out portal Fill the tank with approximately 2 t...

Page 17: ...to opening Work the hand lever to pump COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Odor Holding tanks are full Pumpout at the nearest marina or remote station After pumping out add a packet of chemical and two gallons of water in the head Leave some water in the bowl to trap any odor Allow 30 minutes to heat more water 14 ...

Page 18: ...itch needs to be on for the fuel gauges to operate Refueling Turn off grill Turn off all propane tanks 10 minutes prior to refueling Turn off all electrical breakers Turn off the generator Close all doors and windows Open valve and follow the direction on the pump Caution NEVER siphon gas from your houseboat fuel tanks NOTE Please have Captain and Crew remain on board your houseboat Wait for Fuel ...

Page 19: ...COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Propane Smell The grill is not turned off all the way Range not off Turn off grill and tank unless Make sure burner valves are all the way off 16 ...

Page 20: ...est areas in the refrigerator are under the cooling fins and at the bottom Warmest areas are on the upper door shelves The refrigerator will operate more efficiently if houseboat is level Beach your houseboat so refrigerator side will be in the shade in the afternoon The refrigerator will not cool as efficiently as your household refrigerator Getting the most out of your freezer The freezer on you...

Page 21: ...erator How hot is the outside air temperature Turn ON the refrigerator Check the bottles of propane to be sure they are ON and full Leave plenty of room around items for air circulation Put items on ice to cool down and then put them back in the refrigerator Check your temperature setting If it is the coldest setting it is as cool as possible Be sure to put perishables on the ice in the cooler 18 ...

Page 22: ...to the desired flame size To Light the Oven Confirm that the propane is on Adjust oven temp at control panel on the top of the range Open oven door and leave it open until the oven is lit To Light the Oven Turn all knobs to OFF COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Burners or oven won t light Propane is not ON or is empty Check propane at bottle and be sure it is ON and is full 1...

Page 23: ...ll light the grill Turn knob to Light to allow propane to flow into the tube Use the igniter to light the grill Adjust flame to desired setting Caution NEVER stand over the grill when lighting To Shut Down After cooking turn setting to HIGH for a few minutes to burn any excess food or grease from the grate Turn knob clockwise to shut off Close lid DO NOT remove lava rocks NEVER put wood into the g...

Page 24: ... not set the thermostat lower than 72 degrees Set the control at the bottom to the heat setting Off At thermostat move white switch at button to OFF Turn OFF HEATER breaker at DC panel The fan will continue to run for 2 3 minutes after you have shut down the heating system COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Heater won t light Heat pump won t work DC main is Off Heater breaker ...

Page 25: ...r coming out of the vents NEVER adjust temperature more than 20 less than the current temperature inside the cabin Shut Down Turn off your thermostat approx imately 15 minutes prior to turning off the generator Turn off the AIR CONDITIONER breaker COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Cooler won t operate Is the generator on Is the AC Main on Are the AIR CONDITIONER breakers on S...

Page 26: ...l Use these appliances as you would at home TV VCR DVD Turn on INVERTER BREAKER Turn on TV STEREO breaker on the AC panel Use as you would at home Stereo in the cabin Turn on INVERTER breaker Push power ON on the R6 Remote Turn on TV STEREO breaker Push the power button on the receiver The radio stations on the lake are limited and varied by location CD player On the top deck Turn on DC Main Break...

Page 27: ...he generator must be running and the Hot Tub breaker located on the AC Main Panel in the cabin must be ON With the Tub full Turn the propane bottles ON Starboard Rear Deck turn ON inverter breakers and the circulation pump breaker at the main AC panel in the cabin Open the hatch under the tub on the port side turn the mini circulation pump ON Open the hatch on the starboard side to adjust thermost...

Page 28: ...Boat Repair 928 645 1149 Rental Office 928 645 1078 NPS Emergency 928 608 6300 NPS Office 928 608 6301 Dangling Rope 928 691 0206 Bullfrog Marina 435 684 3010 Reservations 800 528 6154 ...

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