AQUARIUS AQUARIUS SELENE 40, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Aquarius is equipped with a BOW THRUSTER that can be a tremendous aid to docking and close
quarter maneuvering. Make sure the Thruster breaker on the electrical panel is on. To ACTIVATE
thruster both ON BUTTONS must be pressed simultaneously at either helm. A light will indicate
that they are activated. If not used, the thruster will deactivate after a couple of minutes and must be
REACTIVATED by pressing the ON buttons.
The bow will move in the direction the joystick is
toggled.
The Bow Thruster draws huge currents and generates significant heat. An internal thermal cutoff
switch prevents the motor from burning out but you should avoid ever getting near that point. Use
the thruster in
short bursts of a few seconds with longer off periods in between. Primary control
comes from the transmission, throttle and rudder . The thruster is not a substitute for the use of these
tools.
Fueling Up
Aquarius
is equipped with two 300 gallon fuel tanks located port and starboard amidships. The fuel cap
for the port tank is located forward of the port salon door; the fuel cap for the starboard is located astern
of the starboard helm door.
The engine operates on MARINE DIESEL. CHECK and RECHECK that the correct fluid is
going into the correct tank.
Before pumping, have an oil/fuel sorbs handy to soak up spilled fuel. You should have a rough idea of
the number of gallons you will need by the viewing the tank monitor behind the lower helm wheel
and/or the fuel sight gauges in the engine room. The tank monitor is set up to monitor each fuel tank
(port or starboard) – dial to tank number 4 or 5 (because the gauge is slightly off, this is more lie 3.5 -
4.5) – as well as water level – number 6 (5.5). There are also 2 fuel site tubes in the engine room.
Place the DIESEL nozzle into the tank opening, pump slowly and evenly, and note the sound of the fuel
flow. Pumping too fast may not allow enough time for air to escape, which may result in spouting from
the tank opening. As the tank fills, the sound will rise in pitch or gurgle. Pay attention to the TANK
OVERFLOW VENT on the outside of the hull near the tank opening. The sound may indicate that the
tank is nearly full. Top off carefully, and be prepared to catch spilled fuel. Spillage may result in a nasty
fine from law enforcement.
Replace each tank cap; do not over tighten. Turn on blower before starting engines.
Caution—Clean up splatter and spillage immediately for environmental and health reasons. Wash hands
with soap and water thoroughly