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Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

Cleats 63

Windlass 63

Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures 64

Canvas Care 65

Clear Vinyl Care (If Equipped) 66

Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems

Refrigerator 67

110-Volt AC Electric Stove 67

Propane Stove (If Equipped) 68

Audio & Visual Equipment 68

Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet 68

Chapter 9: Lights

Care & Maintenance 69

Interior & Exterior Lights 69

Navigation Lights 69

Spotlight 69

Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating

Air Conditioner (If Equipped) 70

Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat (If Equipped) 72

Electric Heaters (If Equipped) 72

Chapter 11: Electrical Systems

12-Volt DC System 74

Batteries 74

Battery Switches 74

Emergency Battery Parallel Switch 75

Fuses & Circuit Breakers 76

12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets 76

Alternators 76

Battery Charger 77

110-Volt AC System 78

Shore Power 79

Connecting to Shore Power 80

Shore Power Cable Hoist (If Equipped) 80

Parallel Switch (If Equipped with Dual Shore Power) 81

Generator 81

Electrical Routings 83

12-Volt DC Deck Electrical Harnesses 83

12-Volt DC Hull Electrical System 84

12-Volt DC Command Bridge Electrical Harnesses 85

Battery Systems 86

110-Volt AC Electrical Harnesses 87

Wiring Diagrams 88

Important Records 89

Float Plan 90

Summary of Contents for 391SB Sedan

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Page 3: ...ability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of information contained herein Due to our commitment to product improvement Meridian reserves the right to make changes in...

Page 4: ...Diesel Engines Only If Equipped 42 Oil Change System If Equipped Diesel Engines Only 43 Fire Suppression System If Equipped 43 Shaft Transmission Alignment 44 Shaft Log Packless Sealing System 44 Chap...

Page 5: ...Heat If Equipped 72 Electric Heaters If Equipped 72 Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 12 Volt DC System 74 Batteries 74 Battery Switches 74 Emergency Battery Parallel Switch 75 Fuses Circuit Breakers 76...

Page 6: ...alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored WARNING This box alerts you to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result...

Page 7: ...Limited Warranty please contact your Meridian dealer or call 360 403 2198 for a copy Boating Experience If this is your first yacht or if you are changing to a type of yacht you are not familiar with...

Page 8: ...er s Manual is included in your owner s packet Propellers Keep the propellers in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely a...

Page 9: ...Yacht Owner s Manual Supplement the engine owner s manual and all accessory literature Structural Limitations The command bridge is designed to be lightweight for proper yacht balance The load limit...

Page 10: ...ang from the back deck or swim platform while the engines are running Teak surfing dragging or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving watercraft can be fatal DANGER DANGER PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD ALWA...

Page 11: ...the rate at which the zincs deteriorate including Water temperature Salinity Water pollution Stray electrical current Stray electrical current from your yacht another boat or the dock may cause comple...

Page 12: ...ath Reduce the risk of sling slippage by ALWAYS securing the lifting slings together BEFORE lifting WARNING PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD NEVER lift your yacht using the cle...

Page 13: ...fatal Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen The effects are cumulative Even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoni...

Page 14: ...can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes if exhaust fumes are detected on your yacht take immediate action to dissipate these fumes Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning Get...

Page 15: ...n Replace exhaust hoses if cracking charring or deterioration is found Ensure that your engines and generators are properly tuned and well maintained Inspect each water pump impeller and the water pum...

Page 16: ...r Squadrons U S Coast Guard Auxiliary 1 800 368 5647 or on the Internet at http www cgaux org U S Power Squadrons 1 888 FOR USPS 1 888 367 8777 or on the Internet at http www usps org United States Co...

Page 17: ...ins odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning See Owner s Manual for information regarding carbon monoxide poisoning Signs of carbon m...

Page 18: ...use brain damage or death Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas Carbon monoxide will be around the back of the boat when engines or generators are running Mo...

Page 19: ...13 391 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Locations Exterior Views Hull Views...

Page 20: ...Chapter 2 Locations 391 Sedan Owner s Manual 14 Forward Deck View...

Page 21: ...391 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Locations 15 Aft Deck View...

Page 22: ...Chapter 2 Locations 391 Sedan Owner s Manual 16 Helm Station s NOTE TYPICAL HELM LAYOUT SHOWN ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE ACCESSORY OPTIONS...

Page 23: ...Chapter 2 Locations 17 Component Locations 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlets Up to 4 total One is located at the upper helm One is located at the lower helm if equipped One is located below the tv on the p...

Page 24: ...Breakers The 12 volt DC push to reset circuit breakers are located at the helm The 12 volt DC main circuit breaker switch and standby load push to reset circuit breakers are located on the bat tery s...

Page 25: ...anual Chapter 2 Locations 19 110 Volt AC 12 Volt DC Master Panels Located inside the salon cabi net above the tv Air Conditioner Sea water Intake Seacock If Equipped Located in the forward area of the...

Page 26: ...Chapter 2 Locations 391 Sedan Owner s Manual 20 Air Conditioners 2 total If Equipped One is located in the aft storage locker under the v berth mattress One is located behind the command bridge dash...

Page 27: ...ons 21 Batteries All batteries except the bow thruster battery are located in the lazarette The bow thruster battery is located in the engine room for ward of the starboard engine Battery Charger Loca...

Page 28: ...nt Panel Battery Switches Located in the engine room Access by lifting up the command bridge stairs Bilge Pumps 4 total The aft bilge pump is located in the aft bilge area of the lazarette The mid aft...

Page 29: ...Locations 23 The mid forward bilge pump is located in the forward bilge area of the engine room The forward bilge pump is located inside the aft hatch in the mid berth City Water Inlet Located inside...

Page 30: ...s Manual 24 CO Monitors 3 total One is located above the hanging locker on the port side of the v berth One is located above the hanging locker in the mid berth One is located on the ceil ing in the...

Page 31: ...Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Locations 25 Depth Finder Transducer Located under the aft end of the starboard engine Engine Cooling System Seawa ter Intake Seacocks Located in the engine room forward of ea...

Page 32: ...ations 391 Sedan Owner s Manual 26 Engine Room Access by lift ing either the command bridge stairs or the floor hatch in the salon Freshwater Fill Deck Fittings Located on the aft end of the star boar...

Page 33: ...reshwater Pump Located on top of the freshwater tank on the port side of the lazeratte Freshwater Pump Switch Located on the 110 volt AC master panel inside the salon cabinet above the tv Freshwater T...

Page 34: ...Fuel Fill Deck Fittings Located on the port and star board corners of the aft deck Fuel Shut off Valves Diesel EnginesOnly Located on the fuel tanks Fuel Tanks Located on each side of the engine room...

Page 35: ...lazarette floor hatch forward of the generator Generator Seawater Strainer If Equipped Located inside the lazarette floor hatch forward of the generator Heat Exchange Shut off Valve If Equipped Locate...

Page 36: ...Manual 30 Holding Tank Monitor Located inside the salon cabinet above the tv Holding Tank Pump out Deck Fit ting marked WASTE Located on the port deck trail Hydraulic Steering Fluid Fill Located on t...

Page 37: ...tions 31 Lazarette Access the lazarette through the cockpit floor hatch Macerator Underwater Discharge Sea cock If Equipped Located in the forward area of the engine room bilge Propane Tank If Equippe...

Page 38: ...Washdown Faucet Located inside the inboard transom storage hatch Seawater Washdown Intake Seacock Located in the forward bilge area of the engine room Seawater Washdown Pump Switch Located on the 12 v...

Page 39: ...Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Locations 33 Shore Power Inlet s Located inside the outboard transom storage hatch Spotlight Located on the forward deck Spotlight Control Panel Located at the upper he...

Page 40: ...apter 2 Locations 391 Sedan Owner s Manual 34 Transom Shower Located inside the inboard transom storage hatch Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Pump Located in the starboard aft corner of the lazaret...

Page 41: ...ations 35 Wall Vacuum Unit If Equipped Located in the mid berth Access through the starboard wall hatch Water Heater Located in the mid berth Access through the starboard wall hatch Windlass Foot Cont...

Page 42: ...ach engine before starting the engines Keep the seacocks Open while the engines are running Check the cooling sys tem s seawater strain ers for leaks and debris every time you use your yacht See the S...

Page 43: ...rator exhaust is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas CO Check ALL exhaust systems BEFORE each trip Look for leaks in the exhaust systems of the engines and the generator Look for discoloration w...

Page 44: ...pors can explode BEFORE starting the engines 1 Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors a Do NOT start the engines or generator do NOT turn On...

Page 45: ...near the fuel lines fittings and tank CAUTION SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD Use of any methanol gasohol or alcohol based fuel additive WILL damage the fuel system CAUTION On diesel engine models air in the di...

Page 46: ...es Gas Engines Only The anti siphon valves are vital fuel system parts If a fuel line ruptures this valve will prevent the fuel from siphoning from the tank The valves are located on the fuel tanks wh...

Page 47: ...override Turn the manual override clockwise to open the electronic fuel shut off valve Gas Engine Fuel Filters The fuel pickup tube located inside each fuel tank is equipped with a fine mesh screen f...

Page 48: ...pump fuel to NOTE This switch must be held On throughout the entire fuel transfer process If the fuel transfer pump does not run when you follow the steps above check the pump s breaker on the 12 vol...

Page 49: ...suppression sys tem is designed to extin guish engine room fires Before using your yacht for the first time read the fire suppression system s instruction and mainte nance manual and follow all warnin...

Page 50: ...never unusual noise or vibration is noticed Shaft transmission alignment should be performed by a marine mechanic since it requires moving the engine and prop shaft To insure proper alignment after a...

Page 51: ...uffing gland nuts slightly Do not over tighten the stuffing gland nuts If stuffing gland leakage becomes excessive packing replacement can be performed as follows 1 Remove your yacht from the water 2...

Page 52: ...plement Engine Synchronization If Equipped Follow the instructions in the synchronization section of the shift throttle controls manual NEVER leave the helm while the autopilot system is On A qualifie...

Page 53: ...trim tabs owner s manual For the location of the fluid reservoir see the Component Locations section in Chapter 2 of this Owner s Manual Dual Thruster System This system features bow and stern thrust...

Page 54: ...damage these gauges or affect their accuracy when the radio is not transmitting Twin Engine Readings It is normal for tachometers and other gauges to have slightly different readings between engines F...

Page 55: ...radio usage Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors Have a qualified technician calibrate your compass Make sure the technician gives you a deviation card which shows the corrections to apply...

Page 56: ...S sensor see the Autopilot System in Chapter 4 of this Owner s Manual Radar is meant to help the navigator NOT replace him her The operator is responsible for keeping a visual look out for possible co...

Page 57: ...f bilge water rises above a preset level You can also turn On the bilge pumps yourself using the switches at the helm The bilge pumps are wired directly to the battery Unless the bat tery is dead the...

Page 58: ...nd clear any debris Reinstalling the bilge pump 1 Align the tabs on the strainer with the slots on the pump 2 Press down firmly until the tabs click into place 3 Make sure the bilge pump is locked int...

Page 59: ...ruction sheet for cleaning and maintenance information FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD Close the seacock s when leaving your yacht unattended for any length of time If a seacock is left open a hose failu...

Page 60: ...ent Locations section in Chapter 2 of this Owner s Manual FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD NEVER leave your yacht unattended while the seawater washdown system is running Any leak or break in this system...

Page 61: ...e city water supply on the dock before leaving your yacht unattended Turn Off the freshwater pump switch when your yacht is not in use or when the freshwater tank is empty Inspect and clean the freshw...

Page 62: ...ruiser Yacht Owner s Manual Supplement The freshwater pump s 12 volt DC breaker must be Off while the freshwater system is being pressurized by a city water supply FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD NEVER l...

Page 63: ...Open the faucet that is furthest away from the freshwater pump 3 Place the air nozzle against the end of the just removed water line and blow air through the system 4 When the water stops coming out...

Page 64: ...cuit on the 110 volt AC master panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water The tank is full if water flows from the tap when the hot water is turned On in the galley Even brief w...

Page 65: ...Drain Systems Deck Drains Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains Keep the deck drains free of debris Drainage System If Equipped The sink drains air con ditioners bilge pumps a...

Page 66: ...ng Periodically clean the sump box filter and pump as follows 1 Remove the cover screws A and the cover B 2 Remove any debris from the box and the filter 3 Clean the sump pump as outlined in the Bilge...

Page 67: ...nk is plumbed to a fitting on the deck for dockside pump out To check the con tent level of the holding tank look at the monitoring gauge For the location of the holding tank moni toring gauge see the...

Page 68: ...ter discharge valve 2 Press both macerator switches at the same time to run the pump 3 Stop running the macerator as soon as the holding tank is empty 4 Close the underwater discharge valve when you a...

Page 69: ...the anchor use engine power not the windlass to move your yacht to and directly above the anchor Dislodge the anchor from the bottom by pulling it straight up with the windlass Make sure the anchor is...

Page 70: ...r aft braces E and upper aft braces F into the deck hinges on the radar wing and secure with the pins The jaw slides should not need to be adjusted If you decide to adjust the jaw slide positions get...

Page 71: ...hods may remove the waterproof finish of the fabric and may also decrease the life of the polyester thread used in the can vas Reapply a water repellent treatment as necessary Method 1 1 Add 1 8 cup 2...

Page 72: ...y wash the clear vinyl with soap and water 3 Rinse thoroughly to remove the soap 4 Before stowing the clear vinyl must be completely dry Air drying is best but you can also carefully dry the vinyl wit...

Page 73: ...AC master panel is On 110 Volt AC Electric Stove Always keep an approved ABC type fire extinguisher in galley area NOTICE BURN SCALDING and or FIRE HAZARD Read the stove s instruction manual BEFORE us...

Page 74: ...NING HAZARD The propane stove is a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas CO BEFORE using the propane stove Open doors and windows to make sure there is enough fresh air for ventilation Read the Carb...

Page 75: ...he base and coat it with non conductive electrical lubricant Interior Exterior Lights The lights are powered by your yacht s 12 volt DC system The battery switch must be in the On position for the lig...

Page 76: ...carbon monoxide gas CO can be brought into your yacht through the air conditioning system Read the Carbon Monoxide CO section of Chapter 1 in this Owner s Manual DANGER SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD The air co...

Page 77: ...eakers on the 110 volt AC mas ter panel are turned On and that the system s sea water intake sea cock is Open The seacock must remain Open while the air con ditioner is in use Check the seawa ter stra...

Page 78: ...On the circuit breaker for the heater fan If the heat exchanger circula tion loop is Open and the port engine is running the heater will radiate heat even if the heater fan is turned Off All circulat...

Page 79: ...nce or activation of electri cal devices 1 Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors a Do NOT start the engines or generator do NOT turn On any...

Page 80: ...omatic bilge pumps and the stereo memory are not affected by the battery switches since they are wired directly to the batteries see the Wiring Diagrams sec tion of this chapter for more details Turn...

Page 81: ...d battery the battery par allel switch allows you to use the other batter ies for engine starting A battery parallel switch is provided on the battery manage ment panel and at each helm see illustrati...

Page 82: ...l or at the batteries 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlets The outlets can be used with any 12 volt device which draws 15 amps or less Each 12 volt DC accessory outlet is protected by a 15 amp breaker on the...

Page 83: ...110 volt AC master panel is On The battery switches can be in any position during charging You may use DC powered electrical systems such as the lights and stereo when charging the batteries but ther...

Page 84: ...generator power at the same time WILL cause major electrical system damage and could start a fire The power source lockouts on the 110 volt AC master panel prevent the use of shore power and generator...

Page 85: ...s on when you are connecting to shore power do NOT turn on the main breaker switches Instead IMMEDIATELY unplug the shore power cord ALWAYS from the dockside outlet first and alert marina management W...

Page 86: ...tion Shore Power 2 Turn Off all breakers and switches on the 110 volt AC master panel 3 Attach the shore power cord s to the yacht inlet s first then to the dockside outlet s 4 Switch the SHORE POWER...

Page 87: ...explode BEFORE starting the generator 1 Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel vapors a Do NOT start the generator or the engines do NOT turn On a...

Page 88: ...ortant generator notes Polarity has been estab lished in the installation of the generator There fore the polarity lights will not function in this mode Fuel to run the main generator is supplied from...

Page 89: ...391 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 83 Electrical Routings 12 Volt DC Deck Electrical Harnesses...

Page 90: ...Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 391 Sedan Owner s Manual 84 12 Volt DC Hull Electrical System...

Page 91: ...391 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 85 12 Volt DC Command Bridge Electrical Harnesses...

Page 92: ...Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 391 Sedan Owner s Manual 86 Battery Systems...

Page 93: ...391 Sedan Owner s Manual Chapter 11 Electrical Systems 87 110 Volt AC Electrical Harnesses...

Page 94: ...11 Electrical Systems 391 Sedan Owner s Manual 88 Wiring Diagrams The wiring diagrams were not available at time of printing Periodically check http www meridianyachtparts com for the updated manual...

Page 95: ...mber Generator Manufacturer Model Name Number Serial Number Oil Type SAE Quarts Filter Type Fuel System Fuel Capacity Filter Type Plumbing Freshwater Tank Capacity Waste Holding Tank Capacity Key Numb...

Page 96: ...Color Trim Color Fuel Capacity Engine Type Number of Engines Distinguishing Features Distinguishing Features Operator of Yacht Full Name Male or Female Age Health Address Address Phone FAX E mail Ope...

Page 97: ...ure Time Stopover 1 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 2 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time Stopover 3 Arrive No Later Than Date Arrive No Later Than Time St...

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