AB Inflatables ABJET 285, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s manual ...

Page 2: ...N SEATING ARRANGEMENT HULL DECK DRAIN SYSTEM FUELING AND FUEL SYSTEM 1 GENERAL SYSTEM ARRANGEMENT 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATION 12 1 STANDARD EQUIPMENT 13 2 USE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET TENDER 3 4 BEFORE STARTING 19 5 CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 19 6 STARTINGTHE BOAT 20 6 SAFE OPERATION MANEUVERABILITY 20 7 REDUCED POWER OPTION 22 8 OPERATING THE ABJET TENDER PANEL CONTROL DISPLAYS 24 GENERA...

Page 3: ...RAMS 40 41 GENERAL BOAT MAINTENANCE FIBERGLASS HULL REPAIR 32 WARRANTY 42 REPAIR OF THE TUBE 32 SYSTEM EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE ENGINE BREAK IN INSPECTION 37 GENERAL ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 37 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 38 ...

Page 4: ...TY MESSAGES Safety messages and labels have been fitted both to this manual and to specific places on your tender Please follow the warnings contained throughout as failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Remember to replace them when they become unreadable PURCHASE You have acquired an exceptional vessel every ABJET is subject to a rigorous quality control process to provide you wi...

Page 5: ...sibility PFD s are intended to help you save your own life you and your passengers should wear a PFD whenever boating Many countries states require children age 18 or younger to wear PFD s at all times It is especially important that children or non swimmers wear PFD s Make certain you know how to use PFD s Try it on and make adjustment for a comfortable fit Show children how to properly put on a ...

Page 6: ...filler cap under seat 5 CupHolders 6 Digital display gauge 7 8 Drain lines with non return valves 9 Deck flushing point 10 Rear seat with ample storage 11 Push Pushinflationvalves 12 LED anchor light 13 SS stern ski pole and hand rail 14 Stern SS foldable cleat 1 Forward 2 Rear 3 Beam 4 Transom 5 Length overall 6 Starboard side 7 Port side 5 Cup holders 6 Digital display gauge 7 Shift control Ster...

Page 7: ...el mode setbutton and toggle 3 Waterproof rocker switches with circuit breakers 4 Engine start stop button and kill switch 5 Starting ON OFF key switch 6 Steering wheel 7 Shift Control 8 Battery Switch Note The following picture is illustrative and may vary according to the ABJET model chosen ...

Page 8: ...del chosen 1 Coolant tank 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Engine oil filler point 4 Engine catalytic converter 5 Towing valve 6 Engine fuse box 7 Main ECU Power Supply Circuit Breaker 8 Battery charger 9 Engine fuel filler 10 Fuel tank 11 Bilge blower 12 Fire extinguisher 13 Battery 14 Bilge pump 15 Console gas springs 16 Engine intake air filter ...

Page 9: ...ops may result in injury to you your passengers or others The jet pump may pick up debris and throw it forward causing a risk of injuring people or damaging the jet pump or other property Do not add accessories or equipment that may adversely affect visibility or alter control of the boat Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which can cause injury or death if inhaled in sufficient quantities...

Page 10: ...ted actuator Fuel Injector 3 FuelType Unleaded gasoline Octane Rating minimum Inside North America 87 RON MON 2 Fuel outside North America 92 RON NOTICE Never experiment with other fuels The use of inadequate fuel can result in boat performance deterioration and damage to critical parts in the fuel system and engine components This Engine is Four Stars Super Ultra Low Emission The four star label ...

Page 11: ... A85 XN59 Ireland Web Site www hpivs ie The CE mark allows us as manufacturers to perform a declaration of conformity per boat when it is needed Please contact us if you need this certification or further information MODELS CERTIFICATION NUMBER CE CAT ISO 6185 TYPE ABJET 285 ABJET 290 HPiVS iR1088 T149 I 02 00 CE HPiUK R1088 T149 I 02 00 UKCA C 3 VII ABJET 330 HPiVS iR1088 T143 I 02 00 CE HPiUK R1...

Page 12: ...ube is sized proportionately to the boat hull dimensions which maximizes the internal space Inflating Instructions The inflating system includes the inflation valves and a hand pump with its valveconnector The inflation valves The inflation valves are plastic and therefore non corrosive and double sealed for safety The valve is divided into two pieces one is locatedontheinnersideofthebuoyancychamb...

Page 13: ...ze air pressure between compartments It is advisable to inflate your boat properly and check the pressure frequently The pressure should be maintained at 0 2 bar 3 Psi in the buoyancy chambers A pressure gauge is not included with the boat A good rule of thumb is When you cannot deflate the tube more than 1 cm 3 8 with the pressure of your finger you have then reached the approximate working press...

Page 14: ...as an electrical pump located inside the fuel tank which must not be removed unless strictly necessary and only by an AB authorized service center Fuel lines vent hoses and drain hoses should be checked frequently for leaks If leaking occurs inspect the fuel system connections If they are too tight or too loose they may leak If upon tightening or loosening the connection the leak persists replace ...

Page 15: ... your local dealer Each system and its equipment have been carefully selected and designed to comply with the requirements set by the ABYC and ISO standards Also this equipment is certified for marine use which guarantees durability under the conditions of humidity and salinity of the marine environment Electrical System Operation The ABJET is equipped with a 12 volt direct current electrical syst...

Page 16: ... remember that ABJET has a self bailing deck and rubber sealed engine compartment The bilge pump has a dual operation start system both automatic and manual The pumphasthe possibilityofaremotestartbyusingthemanual switch BILGE PUMP installed on the switch board located on the console To protect the ABJET from weather conditions thisequipment will work even when the BILGE PUMP switch is off this is...

Page 17: ...the navigation light pole into the plug in base located at the bow and the anchor light to the plug in base behind the rear seat Insertthepolematchingthepinmaleorientationtothe plug in base with the female holes of the pole The boat comes with three 3 or four 4 storage clips depending on the model located in the engine compartment where the pole lights can be kept while not in use Battery Switch T...

Page 18: ...nder platform sliding SS Ladder Folded below the swimming platform for easy stowing the convenient Sliding SS Ladder helps you to access the boat from the water easily and safely Automatic Fire Extinguisher Device This boat is equipped with an automatic fire suppression unit that contains a highly effective and technologically advanced fire suppression agent with unique operational characteristics...

Page 19: ...GENERAL DESCRIPTION STANDARD EQUIPMENT ...

Page 20: ...ving sand salt and dirt located inside the exhaust system For more information please see the After Use section Mechanical Steering System The installed steering system has been specially designed for jet boats with a 270 turning arc lock to lock using a steering cable with stainless steel inner core and output ends Height Adjustable Wheel Tilt Some models Depending on the model ABJET could includ...

Page 21: ...Color Code Wire color selection is based on the ABYC standard E 11 Table XIV and XV IgnitionWire Purple Fuel Level Sender Pink Instruments Lights Blue Navigation andPosition Lights Gray Fuse Breakers identification FUSE CAPACITY AMP TO PROTECT DESCRIPTION DEVICE COLOR Ground Wire Green PositiveConductors Red 1 10 2 15 3 5 4 5 Accessories Safety Lanyard Control Panel Bilge Blower Negative Conductor...

Page 22: ...6 1 Correct BalancedInflation Keeping the tube properly inflated is a key factor for controlling the correct operation of the boat It is important to know that a The buoyancy chamber should be inflated to a pressure of about 0 2 bar 3Psi b The inflation varies with temperature even 1 C difference will cause the pressure to vary by about 0 003 bar 0 045 psi This pressure variation takes place as a ...

Page 23: ...ight Check weather forecast before departing the dock Hoses and connectors No leaks or damages Electrical equipment Lights bilge pump radio VHF etc extinguisher anchor signaling devices tool kit mooring lines first aid kit and owner s manual Float plan Check before starting the engine Engine Control in neutralposition Capacity plate Are you overloaded Life jackets One for each person onboard Seati...

Page 24: ...the engine compartment by opening the console latches and leaving it to air for 4 minutes It is important to check your bilge blower and get it repaired in an authorized service center Safe operation and maneuverability For safety reasons and proper care perform daily PRE RIDE INSPECTION as specified in BRP Operators Manual before operating your boat Please consider the following recommendations L...

Page 25: ...mp onto people or property Do not use the boat s reverse to stop You or your passenger s could be violently ejected forward or even off the boat Always keep in mind that as the throttle lever is returned to idle position less directional control is available and when the engine is OFF directional control is lost You need throttle to steer Do not overload the boat or take on more passengers than de...

Page 26: ...ion Some ABJET models have a reduced power mode available to limit the power of the engine This feature is particularly useful to control the maximum power when less experienced users drive the boat or if a need of power limitation is required because of externalconditions 22 ...

Page 27: ... TENDER OPERATING THE ABJET TENDER Operating the ABJET tender Speedometer Fuel Level Tachometer Indicator Lights Indicator lights Digital Screen Depth Sounder Indicator Hour Meter Display Numerical Display Multifunction Display 23 ...

Page 28: ...l level approx 25 tank capacity Indicator Lights The indicator lights are located in the tachometer and show a selected function a normal condition or a system anomaly An indicator light may be accompanied by a scrolling message in the multifunctiondisplay See table below for usual pilot lamp information Refer to General Monitoring system for details on malfunction pilot lamps A bar gauge located ...

Page 29: ...itoringsystem It also displays a menu for the selection of various functions which allows changing the numerical display indication settings and displaying system fault codes Hour Meter Display HR Continuously displays the time in hours of the engine usage Depth Sounder Indicator only if installed This option can be selected to provide an indication of the water depth WARNING Never use the depth s...

Page 30: ...ting the engine return to idle speed may allow normal operation to come back The electronic system will react differently depending on the fault type In severe failure the engine may not be allowed to start In other cases the engine will operate in limp home mode reduced speed When a fault occurs see an authorized ABJET Service Center as soon as possible for inspection NOTICE If the monitoring bee...

Page 31: ...open water tap at this time The exhaust system should be flushed daily when boat is used in salt or foulwater Anticorrosion Treatment To prevent corrosion spray an appropriate corrosion inhibitor resistant to salt water or equivalent anti corrosion agent over all metallic components on the engine compartment Apply Dielectric Grease resistant to salt water on battery posts and cable connectors Exha...

Page 32: ... the exhaust system and engine from filling with water NOTICE You should only tow your tender for short distances at a recommended speed There are a few different ways to tow your inflatable boat The following descriptions are AB recommendations All RIBs should be towed by the bow eye U bolt The performance of the boat will vary depending on the speed sea conditions wind and the distance between b...

Page 33: ... that purpose Towropes must always be in good condition free of any cuts or abrasions When attaching the tow line to a fitting be sure the fitting is fastened securely and trough bolted The CSM coated fabric handles must not be used fortowing Keep the towing boat and the inflatable tender on the crest or in the trough of the waves at the same time In protected calm waters shorten the line for bett...

Page 34: ...higher than the stern Remove the drain plugs when stowing the boat Never attach lifting cables to grab handles lifelines cleats or any other accessory not intended for lifting purposes Attach only to the lifting rings in the transom and bow Transporting by road To transport the ABJET s there are several types of trailers available in the market however the trailer must match the boat s weight hull...

Page 35: ...kind of solvent or greasy solution on the tubes as this could contaminate the materials and repairs would be necessary CAUTION For cleaning the tube do not use products containing silicone as it may cause irreversible damage to the material WARNING DO NOT use any abrasive cleaners solvents ammonia or chlorine as these will damage the gelcoat surface and tube tissue Under extreme conditions special...

Page 36: ... surfaces using a very fine emery disc and polish the whole area with an abrasive cleaner so that it blends in Small chips and scratches of this type can be left in most cases without fearof damage worsening because the gel coat still provides a seal against water entering the laminate The touching up treatment suggested is only necessary if you are greatly concerned about the cosmetic appearance ...

Page 37: ...ark the area with a PENCIL not a pen or a marker as these will stain the tissue 8 If your leak is located in the buoyancy chamber please read Repairing a Perforation orRupture 9 If the bubbles appeared around the inflation valves then your valves are loose 10 The valves have a nut and bolt system With the t u b e deflated hold the back of the valve through the fabric and tighten the front You may ...

Page 38: ...h the piece of sandpaper 80 supplied sand the tissue The CSM Coated Fabric covering the damaged area must be removed When a rough or uneven surface appears you have completed the sanding It is advisable not to buff while distracted as you may reach the polyester weft Buff the CSM Coated Fabricpatch in the same manner 6 If repairing a detached accessory remove the old glue by buffing 7 When both su...

Page 39: ... air bubbles Once glued together remove the masking tape 12 Let the repair dry during 24 hours Slight Ungluing Slight ungluing will be treated the same way as described above Slightly widen the unglued parts buff and glue as instructed Large tears For large tears please take your inflatable to an authorized service center System equipment maintenance Maintenance Despite having an excellent equipme...

Page 40: ... are no localized hot spots or other sources of re ignition present Clean any minor amount of residue which was not removed during ventilation by thoroughly vacuuming blowing brushing or washing away with a water alcohol mixture asappropriate Make sure that there is no agglomeration due to discharge too close to equipment walls etc If any agglomeration exists it must be wiped or washed clean Remov...

Page 41: ...suggest during the first ten hours of use to not full throttlethe engine A 3 4 throttleis recommended whilethe engine makes an appropriate break in ALWAYS refer to the BRP Operators Manual included in the Owner s package for further and specific details General Engine Maintenance Schedule ALWAYS CHECK THE LATEST VERSION OF THE BRP OPERA TORS MANUAL INCLUDED IN THE OWNER S PACKAGE TO KNOW WHENTHE E...

Page 42: ...main fuse has burned Check the fuses in the fuse holder If necessary proceed to replace the fuses with the same capacity as indicated Always keep your maintenance kit and spare fuses at hand Remember to turn OFF your battery switch whenever the boat will not be used for long periods of time This will prevent a battery load loss if an electrical device is left on accidentally CAUTION Never Work on ...

Page 43: ...lastic valve cap has not been fitted The valve is divided in two pieces one is located on the inner side of the buoyancy chamber the other is screwed to the aforementioned piece from the outside of the buoyancy chamber Please verify they are fitted Loose valve Check the Repair of the Tube section Puncture Boat does not get on plane Load is not distributed correctly The load of a boat should be dis...

Page 44: ...is exposed to sunlight or red night light WARNING black or white letters on an orange background Note Black letters on an orange background for exterior applications where the label is exposed to sunlight or red night light CAUTION black letters on a yellow background The minimum height of letters in the message panel has to be of 1 8 or 3 22 mm to have a visibility of the text at a maximum distan...

Page 45: ...ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Please refer to these electrical diagrams when you want to make modifications repairs or maintenance to the electrical power system of the boat 41 ...

Page 46: ... all of which are subject to the effects of different climates and use including cracking discoloration and crazing osmosis blistering if the original gel surface has been altered in any way including repair application of any coating other than marine anti fouling bottom paint improper surface preparation for paint or excessive sanding or sandblasting N Any published or announced catalog speeds f...

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