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Chapter 2: Locations

490 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual

Command Bridge Helm Station

ACTUAL LAYOUTS MAY VERY DEPENDING
ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS

NOTE: TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN

TEMPERATURE

GAUGE

VOLTMETER

OIL PRESSURE

GAUGE

TACHOMETER

COMPASS

TACHOMETER

TEMPERATURE

GAUGE

VOLTMETER

OIL PRESSURE

GAUGE

DEPTH
FINDER

SWITCH

PANEL

SPOTLIGHT

CONTROL PANEL

(IF EQUIPPED)

TRIM

TABS

BATTERY PARALLEL

SWITCH

IGNITION
PANEL

Summary of Contents for 490 PILOTHOUSE

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Page 3: ...cy Meridian assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of information con tained herein Due to our commitment to product improvement Meridian reserves the...

Page 4: ...Component Locations 27 Chapter 3 Propulsion Related Systems 27 Engine 28 Exhaust System 29 Engine Room Ventilation System 30 Fuel System 31 Fuel Fills Vents 31 Fuel Transfer Pump Diesel Engines Only...

Page 5: ...sion Telephone Inlet 59 Chapter 9 Lights 59 Care and Maintenance 59 Interior Exterior Lights 59 Spotlight If Equipped 60 Chapter 10 Heating Air Conditioning 60 Air Conditioning System If Equipped 61 E...

Page 6: ...erts 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 in...

Page 7: ...Manual Supplement and all engine and accessory literature carefully Keep this Owner s Manual the Cruiser Yacht Owner s Manual Supplement and all owner s packet litera ture on your yacht in a secure y...

Page 8: ...al sailing federation or local boat club can advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors Engines Accessories Guidelines Your yacht s engines and accessories were selected to provide optim...

Page 9: ...be lightweight for proper yacht bal ance The load limit for these platforms is 30 pounds per square foot evenly distributed FALLING and ROTATINGPROPELLER HAZARD NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of...

Page 10: ...e many factors that affect the rate at which the zincs deteriorate including Water temperature Salinity Water pollution Stray electrical current from the yacht or dock may cause complete deterioration...

Page 11: ...fting sling label positions as shown in the illustration on the right PERSONAL INJURY and or PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD Lifting slings may slip on the hull Avoid serious injury or death by secu...

Page 12: ...n be 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 Po...

Page 13: ...outlets are located Although CO can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes if exhaust fumes are detected on the yacht take immediate action to dissipate these fumes Treat symptoms of seasicknes...

Page 14: ...nd the water pump housing Replace if worn Make sure cooling systems are in working condition o Inspect all metal exhaust parts for cracking rusting leaking or loosening and check the cylinder head gas...

Page 15: ...wer 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...

Page 16: ...VENT FUEL TANK VENT HOLDING TANK VENT ANCHOR LOCKER DRAIN CLEAT CHAIN LOCKER DRAIN DECK DRAIN ENTERTAINMENT SINK AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN MACERATOR IF EQUIPPED FORWARD MID BILGE PUMP DRAIN AIR CONDITIONE...

Page 17: ...490 Motoryacht Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Locations 11 Deck View BOW HATCHES WINDLASS CONTROLS CLEAT CLEAT BOW NAV LIGHT ANCHOR WINDLASS ANCHOR LOCKER SPOT LIGHT BOW HATCHES WINDSHIELD WIPERS...

Page 18: ...Chapter 2 Locations 490 Motoryacht Owner s Manual 12 Aft Deck Views CLEAT BOARDING LADDER CITY WATER INLET AFT NAVIGATION LIGHT FRESH WATER RAW WATER HATCH IF EQUIPPED CLEAT GRAB RAIL...

Page 19: ...CESSORY OPTIONS NOTE TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN DEFOGGER 12 VOLT RECEPTACLE FUEL GAUGE VOLTMETER TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE OIL PRESSURE GA...

Page 20: ...PENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS NOTE TYPICAL HELM LAYOUTS SHOWN TEMPERATURE GAUGE VOLTMETER OIL PRESSURE GAUGE TACHOMETER COMPASS TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE VOLTMETER OIL PRESSURE GAUGE DEPT...

Page 21: ...helm Air Conditioner Seawater Intake Seacock Located in the engine room forward of the port side engine Access is through the top step in the salon Air Conditioner Unit V berth Located in the port st...

Page 22: ...use Air Conditioner Unit Pilothouse Located under the pilothouse dash Access the air conditioner unit through the ceiling access panel in the doorway of the V berth Batteries Located in the cockpit ma...

Page 23: ...ons 17 Battery Charger Located in the engine room aft of the port engine Access to the engine room is through the top step in the salon Battery Switches Located inside the cabinet on the port side of...

Page 24: ...e floor hatch Access to the engine room is through the top step in the salon Bilge Pumps Mid Located in the engine room Access is through the top step in the salon Bilge Pump Forward Located in the ha...

Page 25: ...onoxide Detectors 4 total Aft Berth on the forward ceiling V berth on the starboard ceiling Mid berth on the aft starboard wall Salon on the port side wall next to the hallway stairs AFT BERTH CO MONI...

Page 26: ...de of the pilothouse Depth Sounder Thru hull Transducer Located under the hallway stairs Access is through the bottom step in the salon Engine Circuit Breaker Located on each engine Access the top sid...

Page 27: ...berth Access to the forward tank is through the forward hatch under the V berth mattress Access to the aft tank is through the hatch inside the aft starboard hatch under the V berth mattress Fuel Fill...

Page 28: ...ne room one is on the port side and the other is on the starboard side Access to the engine room is through the top step in the salon Generator Located in the aft machinery room Access to the aft mach...

Page 29: ...board side of the generator forward of the batteries Inverter Located in the salon Access is through the aft wall hatch behind the couch Macerator Underwater Discharge Seacock If Equipped Located in t...

Page 30: ...Electric Seawater Intake Seacock Located in the hallway Access is through the hatch door in the star board wall next to stairs Wall Vacuum Unit Located in the hallway Access is through the sliding doo...

Page 31: ...g Tank Located in the engine room on the starboard side Access to the engine room is through the top step in the salon Water Heater Located in the engine room on the port side Access to the engine roo...

Page 32: ...ocated in the engine room on the port side aft of the water heater Access to the engine room is through the top step in the salon Water Pump Switch Located in the electrical cabinet on the star board...

Page 33: ...ater intake valves seacocks are Open before starting the engines and keep the seacocks Open while the engines are running The cooling system s seawater strainers should be checked for leaks and debris...

Page 34: ...n monoxide gas CO Check all exhaust systems before each trip Look for leaks in the exhaust systems of the propulsion engines and the generator Look for discoloration water leaks carbon or stains aroun...

Page 35: ...gines or the generator if equipped Continue to run the blowers until your yacht has reached cruising speed Always run the blowers when operating the yacht below cruising speed FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARD Us...

Page 36: ...er s Manual Supplement and the fuel recommendations in the engine operation manual must be followed WARNING Air in the diesel supply system can stop an engine or severely restrict performance If you s...

Page 37: ...ump Diesel Engines Only Your yacht may feature a fuel transfer pump which pumps fuel from one tank to another The fuel transfer pump switch is located at the upper helm station GAS FUEL LINE ROUTING I...

Page 38: ...If Equipped Your yacht may feature an oil change pump to simplify drain ing and filling engine and gener ator oil See the oil change system instructions for informa tion on the use of this system Fir...

Page 39: ...ce it requires moving the engine and prop shaft To insure proper alignment after a haulout or dry storage wait 48 hours after launching before final alignment adjustments by a marine mechanic are made...

Page 40: ...es excessive packing replacement can be performed as follows 1 Remove the yacht from the water 2 Loosen the packing gland nuts and back the packing gland from the sleeve 3 Remove the old packing 4 Wra...

Page 41: ...uiser Yacht Owner s Manual Supplement Engine Synchronization If Equipped Follow the instructions in the synchronization section of the shift throttle controls manual Never leave the helm while the aut...

Page 42: ...switch rather than one long one After each short touch allow several seconds for the hull to react The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment The fluid level must be c...

Page 43: ...em features a bow thruster The thruster can be controlled from either helm During docking the thruster can assist you in maneuvering your yacht in close quarters Read the D O C system s user manual be...

Page 44: ...gs between engines Fuel Gauge It is normal for the pointers on your fuel gauges to bounce as fuel sloshes back and forth in the fuel tanks Synchronizer The synchronizer will help you run both engines...

Page 45: ...d at each helm The GPS system should not be relied upon as the only aid to navigation A qualified opera tor must monitor the GPS system at all times and keep look out for other marine traffic and poss...

Page 46: ...d accurate 360 radar view of other vessels buoys and landfall surrounding your vessel To turn this system On the RADAR switch on the DC breaker panel must be switched On Radar is meant to help the nav...

Page 47: ...or switches at the helm The bilge pumps are wired directly to the battery so they will normally function even when the yacht is com pletely shut down and left unattended NOTICE Discharge of oil oil wa...

Page 48: ...nd the pump motor is running but not pumping 1 Inspect the discharge hose for a kink or collapsed area 2 Check the bilge pump housing for clogging debris as follows To check for clogging debris in pum...

Page 49: ...ch 1 Turn On the float switch by twisting the white plas tic knob 1 4 turn 2 The bilge pump should turn On 3 If twisting the knob does not turn the pump on check the circuit breaker on the battery man...

Page 50: ...r to the strainer you are about to clean The seacock must remain Closed until the strainer is completely reassembled 3 Take apart the seawater strainer 4 Remove the debris 5 Flush the strainer with wa...

Page 51: ...hrough the V berth floor cut outs FLOODING SWAMPING HAZARD NEVER leave the boat unattended while using the raw water feature Any leak or break in the system may allow large amounts of water to accumul...

Page 52: ...of time pump the water tank dry to prevent stored water from becoming stagnant and distasteful If the freshwater system needs to be disinfected ask your dealer about treatments available for your yac...

Page 53: ...hat is furthest away from the water pump 3 Place the air nozzle against the end of the just removed water line and blow air through the system 4 When water stops coming out of the Open faucet stop the...

Page 54: ...h to scald the WARNING WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD DO NOT turn On the water heater electrical circuit on the AC panel until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water Even momentary operatio...

Page 55: ...System section in the Cruiser Yacht Owner s Manual Supplement When the yacht is connected to a dock side water supply the freshwater system is pressurized You do not need to turn On the water pump s D...

Page 56: ...pumps the shower water overboard Sump Box Cleaning Periodically clean the sump box A filter and pump as fol lows 1 Remove the cover screws B and the cover C 2 Remove any debris from the box and the f...

Page 57: ...pportunity Winterizing The Marine Head 1 Shut Off the seawater intake seacock if equipped and pump the head until the bowl is dry 2 Remove the drain plug in the base and pump again to remove all of th...

Page 58: ...r switches at the same time to run the pump Do not continue running the macerator if the waste holding tank is empty 3 Close the underwater discharge seacock when you are done pumping NOTICE Check wit...

Page 59: ...s plumbed to a waste fitting on the deck for dockside pump out For winterizing instructions refer to the VacuFlush head operation and maintenance manual AFT HEAD VACUUM PUMP HOLDING TANK FORWARD HEAD...

Page 60: ...he windlass can be controlled from a switch at the helm or from the deck foot switches Make sure the windlass breaker is turned On before using the anchor windlass To haul the anchor use engine power...

Page 61: ...ROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD Water is heavy Lifting a dinghy to drain its bilge may exceed the davit s load limit Also use extreme care when using the davit in rough weather or sea conditions as the load may...

Page 62: ...E into the deck hinges 3 Pull the secondary bows F aft and zip the canvas top to the radar arch The jaw slides should not need to be adjusted However if you think the jaw slides need to be adjusted o...

Page 63: ...refrigerator breaker is On Range Oven Your yacht is equipped with an electric range oven Before attempting to use the range oven make sure the breaker switch on the AC master panel is On Audio Visual...

Page 64: ...nces Entertainment Systems 490 Motoryacht Owner s Manual 58 Dockside Television Telephone Inlet If you want to watch cable TV or use a telephone plug a dockside source into the TV telephone inlet CABL...

Page 65: ...conductive electrical lubricant Interior Exterior Lights The lights are powered by the yacht s 12 volt DC system The battery switch must be in the On position for the lights to work There are On Off l...

Page 66: ...e seawater pickup strainer should be checked for debris accord ing to the directions given in the Seawa ter Strainer section of this manual CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Dangerous carbon monoxide g...

Page 67: ...salon Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat If Equipped Your yacht may feature a heat exchanger cabin heater This heater runs directly off the starboard engine Before using the heat exchanger cabin heater 1 Read...

Page 68: ...fumes are heavier than air and will collect in the bilge areas where they can be accidently ignited Visually and by smell sniff test check the engine and fuel compartments for fumes or accumulation of...

Page 69: ...er are on the DC main distribution panel and on the battery switch panel Some equipment may have secondary fuse protection at the unit behind the battery switch panel or at the batteries Electronics p...

Page 70: ...the yacht is plugged into 120V 60Hz shore power and the BATTERY CHARGER AC breaker is On The battery charger is independent of the battery switch The battery switches do not need to be On for proper c...

Page 71: ...acht WATER HEATER DAMAGE HAZARD DO NOT turn On the water heater AC panel electrical circuit until the water heater tank is COMPLETELY filled with water The tank is full if water flows from the tap whe...

Page 72: ...ower cord ALWAYS from the dockside outlet first and alert marina management WARNING SHOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD Before each use check the shore power cord s for defects or damage NEVER use d...

Page 73: ...equired Shore Power Cable Hoist If Equipped The shore power cable hoist allows you to easily feed out and reel in the shore power cable Before using the shore power cable hoist read the cable hoist ma...

Page 74: ...ual for pre start checks and break in procedures CARBON MONOXIDE POISONINGHAZARD Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas CO Check the generator exhaust system for leaks before each us...

Page 75: ...use Oil pressure water temperature and voltage gauges are provided on the generator control panel inside the AC DC cabinet on the port side of the salon These gauges monitor the engine functions of y...

Page 76: ...er s Manual 70 Electrical Routings Alternating Current Electrical Harness ALTERNATING CURRENT PANEL WATER HEATER AIR CONDITIONER PUMP BATTERY CHARGER REFRIGERATOR MICROWAVE SALON AIR CONDITIONER PILOT...

Page 77: ...ical System 71 Direct Current Electrical Harness FORWARD HEAD AFT HEAD DC PANEL STARBOARD FUEL TANK BATTERY SWITCH BATTERY CHARGER PORT ENGINE STARBOARD ENGINE MACERATOR AFT BILGE PUMPS GENERATOR REFR...

Page 78: ...Chapter 11 Electrical System 490 Motoryacht Owner s Manual 72 Wiring Diagrams 120 240 Volt AC Electrical System If Equipped...

Page 79: ...490 Motoryacht Owner s Manual Chapter 11 Electrical System 73 12 Volt Auxiliary DC Electrical System...

Page 80: ...Chapter 11 Electrical System 490 Motoryacht Owner s Manual 74 Engine Electrical System...

Page 81: ...umber Generator Manufacturer Model Name Number Serial Number Oil Type SAE Quarts Filter Type Fuel System Fuel Capacity Filter Type Plumbing Fresh Water Tank Capacity Waste Holding Tank Capacity Key Nu...

Page 82: ...olor Trim Color Fuel Capacity Engine Type Number of Engines Distinguishing Features Distinguishing Features Operator of Boat Full Name Male or Female Age Health Address Address Phone FAX E mail Operat...

Page 83: ...ime 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 Stopove...

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