6 Operation
Prolonged conditions of the boat being exposed to direct sunlight upon dark painted surfaces should be
avoided as much as possible and care should be taken in environments where ambient temperatures
regularly exceed 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), areas near the equator, or where UV
radiation is considered strong.
Potential negative impacts in such conditions may include:
• Comfort onboard due to raised ambient temperatures of dark painted surfaces
• Raise of surface temperature on dark painted surfaces to uncomfortable levels
• Decreased air conditioning capacity (if installed)
• Efficiency of refrigerators onboard may be limited, which may cause higher power consumption
CAUTION
In the most extreme conditions, skin burns may result from direct contact with
painted surfaces.
Protecting
When the boat is left stationary for a period more than 24 hours, the boat must be protected with the
provided Planofil UV protective covers in high temperature conditions stated above.
We recommend that the boat is covered at all times when not in use.
Potential risks if these conditions are not adhered to may include (but are not limited to):
• Damage, cracks, blisters, scratches of fading of the coating and painted surfaces.
• Increased maintenance costs.
• Color change in seating and upholstery materials.
• Deformation or cracks in hatches, bonding areas of deck and hull, carbon fibre and console
parts.
• In worst cases, GRP top surface layer delamination.
Any damage or injuries resulting from failures to undertake the outlined
maintenance and precautions, or issues that could have been avoided, are not
covered under warranty.
6.4 Handling the boat
6.4.1 Checklist: Boat handling before leaving harbor
For safe navigation under all weather conditions, proper sound signaling equipment in compliance with
regulations (COLREG, 1972) must be carried on board. Make sure that the sound signaling equipment
on the boat is compliant with these regulations.
Brabus Shadow 500 2021-2022
Document ID: 500MY22-202205EN
Owner's Manual
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