Meridian Yachts 408 Manuel utilisateur

Date of Purchase __________________________________________________

Port Engine Serial Number: _________________________________________

Starboard Engine Serial Number: ____________________________________

Hull Identification Number:__________________________________________

Hull Identification Number

•The Hull Identification

Number (HIN) is located on

the starboard side of

the transom.

•Record the HIN (and the

engine serial numbers) in

the space provided above.

•Refer to the HIN in any cor-

respondence or orders.

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recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of Meridian.

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Due to our commitment to product improvement, Meridian reserves the right to make changes in the product design, specifications, and equipment at any time

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AllMeridian productsmeetor exceed USCG (United States CoastGuard) and/or NMMA (National Marine Manufacturer’sAssociation) construction standards.

Manufactured with 1,1,1 Trichloroethane, a substance which harms public health and environment during the manufacturing process by destroying ozone in the

upper atmosphere.

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HIN LOCATION

CONTENTS

1 Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

1 Dimensions and Tank Capacities

1 Layout View

2 Dealer Service

2 Warranty Information

2 Boating Experience

3 Engines & Accessories Guidelines

3 Propellers

3 Engines & Accessories Literature

4 Safety Standards

5 Qualified Maintenance

5 Special Care For Moored Yachts

6 Sacrificial Anodes (Zincs)

7 Yacht Lifting

8 Carbon Monoxide (CO)

8 Facts about CO

8 Factors That Increase the Effects of

CO Poisoning

9 Where and How CO Can Accumulate

9 How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO

10 Trip Checklist

10 Monthly Checklist

10 Annual Checklist

10 Carbon Monoxide Alarm System

11 More Information

12 Chapter 2: Locations

12 Exterior Views

12 Hull Views

13 Deck View

14 Aft Deck Views

15 Helm Station(s)

16 Component Locations

35 Chapter 3: Propulsion &

Related Systems

35 Engines

35 Engine Cooling System

36 Exhaust System

38 Fuel System

40 Fuel Fills & Vents

40 Anti-siphon Valves (Gas Engines Only)

40 Electronic Fuel Shut-off Valves (Diesel

Engines Only)

41 Gas Engine Fuel Filters

41 Fuel Filter/Water Separators (Diesel

Engines Only)

41 Fuel Transfer Pump (Diesel Engines Only)

(If Equipped)

42 Oil Change System (If Equipped) (Diesel

Engines Only)

42 Fire Suppression System (If Equipped)

43 Shaft-Transmission Alignment

43 Shaft Log Packless

Sealing System

44 Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges

44 Steering

44 Rudder Stuffing Gland

45 Autopilot (If Equipped)

45 Shift/Throttle Controls

45 Engine Synchronization (If Equipped)

46 Trim Tabs

47 Dual Thruster System

48 Gauges

48 Cleaning Gauges

48 Gauge Fogging

48 Radio Transmission Interference

48 Twin Engine Readings

48 Fuel Gauge

49 Chapter 5: Navigation &

Communication Equipment

49 Compass

49 Depth Finder

49 VHF Radio (If Equipped)

50 Radar (If Equipped)

50 Global Positioning System (GPS)

(If Equipped)

51 Chapter 6: Plumbing

51 Bilge Pumps

52 Bilge Pump Testing

53 Autofloat Switches

54 Seawater Systems

54 Seacocks

54 Seawater Strainers

55 Seawater Washdown System (If Equipped)

56 Freshwater System

57 Freshwater System Winterization

58 Transom Shower (If Equipped)

58 City Water Inlet (If Equipped)

59 Water Heater

59 Winterizing the Water Heater

60 Drain Systems

60 Deck Drains

60 Gray Water Drains

60 Sump Pump Drain System

60 Sump Box Cleaning

60 Sump System Winterization

61 Marine Head & Holding Tank

61 VacuFlush Head System

62 Macerator (If Equipped)

63 Chapter 7: Deck Equipment

63 Cleats

63 Windlass

64 Canvas

65 Canvas Care

66 Clear Vinyl Care

67 Chapter 8: Appliances &

Entertainment Systems

67 Refrigerator

67 Electric Stove

67 Range/Oven (If Equipped)

68 Coffeemaker

68 Audio & Visual Equipment

68 Dockside Television & Telephone Inlet

69 Chapter 9: Lights

69 Care and Maintenance

69 Interior & Exterior Lights

69 Navigation Lights

69 Spotlight

70 Chapter 10: Heating & Air Conditioning

70 Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)

72 Heat Exchanger Cabin Heat (If Equipped)

72 Electric Heaters (If Equipped)

73 Chapter 11: Electrical System

74 12-Volt DC System

74 Batteries

74 Battery Switches

75 Emergency Battery Parallel Switch

76 Fuses and Circuit Breakers

76 12-Volt Accessory Outlet(s)

76 Alternators

77 Battery Charger or Inverter/Charger

(If Equipped)

78 110-Volt AC System

79 Shore Power

80 Connecting To Shore Power

81 Shore Power Cable Hoist (If Equipped) (50-

amp-220-Volt Only)

81 Parallel Switch (If Equipped With Dual

Shore Power)

81 Inverter Power (If Equipped)

82 Generator

84 Starting the Generator

85 Electrical Routings

85 12-Volt DC Deck Electrical Harnesses

86 12-Volt DC Hull Electrical System

87 Command Bridge Electrical Harnesses

88 Hardtop Electrical Harness

89 Battery System

90 Bonding Harnesses

91 110-Volt AC Electrical Harnesses

92 Wiring Diagrams

92 Engine Electrical System

93 12-Volt DC Command Bridge

Electrical System

94 12-Volt DC Cabin Electrical System

95 12-Volt DC Auxiliary Electrical System

96 110-Volt AC Electrical System

97 110/220-Volt AC Electrical System

(If Equipped)

98 Important Records

99 Float Plan

Hazard Boxes & Symbols

The hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to potentially danger-

ous situations which could lead to either personal injury or product damage. Read ALL warnings carefully and

follow ALL safety instructions.

This box alerts you to immediate hazards which WILL cause severe personal injury or death if

the warning is ignored.

DANGER!

This box alerts 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 minor personal

injury or cause product or property damage if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

This box calls attention to installation, operation or maintenance information, which is impor-

tant to proper operation but is not hazard related.

NOTICE

EXPLOSION

HAZARD! NO OPEN

FLAME! HOT

HAZARD!

ROTATING

PROPELLER HAZARD!

FALLING

HAZARD!

ELECTRICAL

HAZARD!

CO POISONING

HAZARD!

FIRE

HAZARD!

RUN BILGE BLOWERS

FOR 4 MINUTES!

408 Motoryacht •Owner’s Manual

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

•This Owner’s Manual provides information about your yacht that is not covered in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s

Manual Supplement.

•Before using your yacht, study this Owner’s Manual, the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement, and all

engine and accessory literature carefully.

•Keep this Owner’s Manual and the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement on your yacht in a secure, yet

readily available place.

Dimensions and Tank Capacities

Layout View

Overall

Length Bridge

Clearance Beam Draft

(Hull) Draft

(Maximum) FuelCapacity

(gal.) Freshwater

Capacity (gal.) Waste Holding

Tank Capacity (gal.)

42' 16' 9" 14' 3" 2' 8" 3' 10" 330 Gallons 90 Gallons 55 Gallons

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht •Owner’s Manual

Dealer Service

•Your dealer is your key to service.

•Ask your dealer to explain all systems before taking delivery of your yacht.

•Contact your dealer if you have any questions or problems with your new yacht.

•If your dealer cannot help, call our customer service hotline: 360-403-2198 or send us a FAX: 360-403-1158.

•Buy replacement parts from any authorized Meridian dealer.

Warranty Information

•Meridian offers a Limited Warranty on each new Meridian purchased through an authorized Meridian dealer.

•A copy of the Limited Warranty was included in your owner’s packet.

•If you did not receive a copy of the Limited Warranty, please contact your Meridian dealer or call 360-403-2198

for a copy.

Boating Experience

If this is your first yacht or if you are changing to a type of yacht you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and

safety, obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of this yacht.

Take one of the boating safety classes offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

For more course information, including dates and locations of upcoming classes, contact the organizations directly:

•U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org

•In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.

•U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org

Outside the United States, your Meridian dealer, national sailing federation or local boat club can advise you of local

sea schools or competent instructors.

CONTROL HAZARD!

A qualified operator must be in control of the yacht at all times. Do NOT operate your yacht

while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

WARNING!

408 Motoryacht •Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Engines & Accessories Guidelines

•Your yacht’s engines and accessories were selected to provide optimum performance and service.

•Installing different engines or other accessories may cause unwanted handling characteristics.

•Should you choose to install different engines or to add accessories that will affect the yacht’s running trim, have

an experienced marine technician perform a safety inspection and handling test before operating your yacht again.

Certain modifications to your yacht will result in cancellation of your warranty protection.

•Always check with your dealer before making any modifications to your yacht.

Propellers

•Keep the propellers in good repair and at the correct pitch for your particular situation.

•A slightly bent or nicked propeller will adversely affect the performance of your yacht.

Engines & Accessories Literature

•The engines and accessories installed on your yacht come with their own operation and maintenance manuals.

•Read these manuals before using the engines and accessories.

•Unless noted otherwise, all engine and accessory literature referred to in this Owner’s Manual is included in your

owner’s packet.

When storing your yacht please refer to your engine’s operation and maintenance manuals.

NOTICE

ENGINE DAMAGE HAZARD!

The factory standard propellers may not be the best for your particular yacht and load condi-

tions. Refer to the engine manual for engine RPM ratings. The engines should reach, but NOT

exceed the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.

Immediately contact your local Meridian dealer if:

•The engines cannot reach the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied, or;

•The engines exceed the full rated RPM when full-throttle is applied.

CAUTION

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 408 Motoryacht •Owner’s Manual

Safety Standards

•Your yacht’s mechanical and electrical systems were designed to meet safety standards in effect at the

time it was built.

•Some of these standards were mandated by law, all of them were designed to insure your safety, and the

safety of other people, vessels and property.

In addition to this Owner’s Manual, please read the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Supplement and all accessory

instructions for important safety standards and hazard information.

FALLING and ROTATING PROPELLER HAZARD!

•NEVER allow anyone to ride on parts of the yacht NOT designed for

such use.

•Sitting on seat backs, lounging on the forward deck, bow riding,

gunwale riding or occupying the transom platform while underway is especially hazardous

and will cause personal injury or death.

DANGER!

ROTATING PROPELLER and CARBON MONOXIDE

POISONING HAZARD!

•NEVER allow anyone to occupy, or hang from, the

back deck or swim platform while the engines

are running.

•Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet

of a moving watercraft can be fatal.

DANGER!

DANGER

PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD!

ALWAYS secure the anchor and other loose objects before getting underway. The anchor and

other items that are not properly secured can come loose when the yacht is moving and cause

personal injury or death.

DANGER!

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