XCS Excess15, User Manual

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ACCESS DOOR
The sliding door is fitted with a mechanism allowing its locking in an
open position. A latch on the door jamb allows its locking from inside
the saloon.
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ROOF LADDER
The boat has a removable roof ladder.
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SWIM LADDER
A stainless steel swim ladder is located on the starboard transom
skirt.
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SHOWER
A shower supplied with hot and cold water is located on the side of the
starboard transom skirt.
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ACCOMMODATION LADDER
The boat is fitted with an accommodation ladder.
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DECK FITTINGS
The fittings on the deck of your Excess 15 were selected according to
quality criteria.
To keep them to their best look, a regular maintenance is necessary.
- Rinse the equipment with fresh water, particularly the stainless steel
parts.
- Lubricate the different blocks, sheaves, turnbuckles, winches, tracks
and travellers.
- Clean and polish the stainless steel parts with a chrome and stainless
steel polish in case of oxidation.
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PULPITS
Regularly rinse the stainless steel parts with fresh water.
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LIFELINES
Monitor the wear and tear of textile lifelines.
Check for corrosion, in particular on the connections.
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PLEXIGLAS
To protect the surface of your windows in plexiglass, avoid any contact
with alcohols, tanning creams, sand and all abrasive products gener-
ally speaking.
- Rinse the plexiglass with fresh water, do not use solvents.
- Brighten up with a soft rag soaked with a gentle cleaning product.
- Use polish paste to remove scratches.
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REcommENDaTIoN
While sailing, block the sliding door locking it.
WaRNING
For safety’s sake, always sail with the ladder up and kept in position.
02.5 cockpit 02.4 Deck equipment