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OWNER´S MANUAL _  I N G   – REV.J  06/22

 

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MANUFACTURER’S PLATE 

Some details are given on the manufacturer’s plate affixed to the RIB. See below: 

 

 

 

 

Boat model 

Design Category 

Max. People 

Max load ( additional load). 

Max power in kW andHP. 

Max. Engine weight 

ISO 6185 applicable. Type of boat 

Working tube pressure 

Country of origin 

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Summary of Contents for DR 400

Page 1: ...e com www vanguardmarine com VANGUARD it s a registered trademark Vanguard Marine Lda OWNER S MANUAL _ ING REV J 06 22 OWNER S MANUAL Models KD 300 DR 400 TX 540 TL 620 KD 340 DR 450 TXA 750 D TB 470...

Page 2: ...ain 34 671 93 55 53 Telephone Portugal 351 251 70 9144 info vanguardmarine com www vanguardmarine com VANGUARD it s a registered trademark Vanguard Marine Lda OWNER S MANUAL _ ING REV J 06 22 www vang...

Page 3: ...S 10 3 1 4 BATTERY 11 3 1 5 DRAINAGE 12 3 1 6 BILGE PUMP 12 3 1 7 HANDLING ADVICE 12 3 1 8 BEING TOWED 14 3 1 9 TOWING 14 3 1 10 LIFTING WITH A CRANE 15 3 1 11 LIFTING WITH DAVIT 15 3 2 RIB MAINTENANC...

Page 4: ...NS 21 5 1 1 OIL AND FUEL SPILLS 22 5 1 2 UNLOADING AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE 22 5 1 3 WAKES AND EDDIES 22 5 1 4 EXHAUST FUMES 22 5 1 5 PAINTS 22 5 1 6 CLEANING PRODUCTS 22 6 GUARANTEE 23 6 1 COVER 23 6 2...

Page 5: ...ll maintained boat can navigate satisfactorily This manual is not a detailed maintenance or repair guide In case of difficulty please contact the boat builder or the boat builder s representative If y...

Page 6: ...hundred nautical miles Depending on the weather conditions wind gusts can reach up to 32 m s High sea Category B A RIB designed to operate in winds of force equal to or less than 8 on the Beaufort sc...

Page 7: ...ard e g related to property damage 3 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS OF USE AND MAINTENANCE 3 1 USE OF THE RIB 3 1 1 BOAT TUBE Your boat can be equipped with any of the following flotation systems Air tube Foa...

Page 8: ...water lowers the pressure and the same happens at night However being in the sun for a long time especially on land causes an increase in tube pressure which must be take into account So NOTICE If the...

Page 9: ...apacity in order to keep the whole in good condition C HYBRID TUBE The Hybrid Tube consists of a series of internal air chambers depending on the length of the boat covered with high density foam This...

Page 10: ...p and operation difficulty of the not compatible motor 3 1 3 ENGINES For engine installation use and care follow the manufacturer s instructions However also follow these points WARNING RUN THE ENGINE...

Page 11: ...aintenance certified marine battery Do not place the battery in the same compartment as the fuel tank s If there is no other compartment keep them as far apart as possible with liquid proof separation...

Page 12: ...ling If your RIB is kitted out with an elephant trunk drain water can be drained on land or while under way at sea by lowering the trunk The water will flow out freely The trunk must be pointing upwar...

Page 13: ...ION THE VIEW FROM THIS GOVERNMENT POSITION IS LIMITED MAINTAIN THE NECESSARY VIGILANCE WARNING Never load the RIB beyond the recommended maximum weight Always load the RIB with care distributing the l...

Page 14: ...nsure that sufficient distance is always available to stop or manoeuvre if necessary to avoid a collision Do not operate this craft with an engine with a rated power greater than that on the boat s bu...

Page 15: ...eyes to hook the davit wires never use any other part of the RIB Do not stand under the davit or suspended RIB Never raise the RIB with people or cargo on board nor if full of water Use guide ropes fo...

Page 16: ...corrosion product on all metal parts If the RIB is going to be stowed away all water must be taken out it must be cleaned with fresh water and then dried before being deflated 3 2 4 CLEANING As far a...

Page 17: ...affects the performance of the RIB Never use wire brushes or corrosive liquids on the hull small scratches favour the accumulation of dirt Blistering of the gelcoat surface osmosis is a natural occurr...

Page 18: ...ll become pitted with rust impossible to eliminate Use a high quality car polish to protect all stainless steel surfaces 3 2 8 FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE The RIB user owner Must check the fire...

Page 19: ...ive minutes and cut a patch 5cm wider than the damaged area Apply a very thin amount of glue to both surfaces spreading it well After a few minutes join two surfaces together very firmly using a round...

Page 20: ...icable requirements may be affected should be considered to be the manufacturer and should assume the obligations of the manufacturer 29 It is crucial to make clear to manufacturers private importers...

Page 21: ...gerous for swimmers and divers VII Check you have all necessary equipment on board VIII Everybody on board must be wearing a lifejacket IX It is the RIB user owner s responsibility to check that all f...

Page 22: ...OSAL OF WASTE Waste includes all types of rubbish plastics recyclable materials wood food detergents foul water etc Always take back to shore everything that was taken aboard for its correct disposal...

Page 23: ...Lda after twelve 12 months and at an authorized dealer If the owner is unable to take the RIB for servicing this must be communicated in writing to VANGUARD MARINE Lda who will whatever may be necessa...

Page 24: ...22 Also excluded are costs derived from a claim assembling dismantling transport launching mooring telephone calls etc NOTICE The guarantee is limited to the substitution of defective parts or the cha...

Page 25: ...Portugal 351 251 70 9144 info vanguardmarine com www vanguardmarine com VANGUARD it s a registered trademark Vanguard Marine Lda OWNER S MANUAL _ ING REV J 06 22 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 RIB TEC...

Page 26: ...e Spain 34 671 93 55 53 Telephone Portugal 351 251 70 9144 info vanguardmarine com www vanguardmarine com VANGUARD it s a registered trademark Vanguard Marine Lda OWNER S MANUAL _ ING REV J 06 22 7 1...

Page 27: ...Spain 34 671 93 55 53 Telephone Portugal 351 251 70 9144 info vanguardmarine com www vanguardmarine com VANGUARD it s a registered trademark Vanguard Marine Lda OWNER S MANUAL _ ING REV J 06 22 7 1 3...

Page 28: ...y and free board requirements as expressed in ISO 6185 The Notified Entity is included in the Declaration of conformity of each boat The maximum load includes the weight of all persons on board all pr...

Page 29: ...Marine Lda OWNER S MANUAL _ ING REV J 06 22 7 2 MANUFACTURER S PLATE Some details are given on the manufacturer s plate affixed to the RIB See below 1 Boat model 2 Design Category 3 Max People 4 Max...

Page 30: ...1 Comply with the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road ADR 2017 Chapter 3 3 paragraph 666 which states that vehicles will not be subject to any provision of this...

Page 31: ...ephone Spain 34 671 93 55 53 Telephone Portugal 351 251 70 9144 info vanguardmarine com www vanguardmarine com VANGUARD it s a registered trademark Vanguard Marine Lda OWNER S MANUAL _ ING REV J 06 22...

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