Candela C-8 2023, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...CANDELA C 8 Owners Manual...

Page 2: ...Sonar depth finder optional 12 Safety 14 Intended use 14 Responsibilities of owner and operator 15 Disclaimer 16 Safety warnings in this manual 16 Safety symbols on the boat 17 Safety stickers on the...

Page 3: ...ction modes 69 Navigating in rough seas 70 Driving the boat 70 Starting the boat 70 Switching retraction modes 70 Shutting down the boat 71 Foiling 71 Anchoring mooring and towing 73 Cleats and lines...

Page 4: ...01 101 Weights and loads 102 Safety equipment 102 Propulsion system 102 Target values 103 Construction 103 Component capacity 103 Appendix 104 Third party manuals 104 Spare parts 105 Warranty 105 Wiri...

Page 5: ...en receiving the new boat remove the plastic wrapping and inspect the boat for any damage while the carrier service are still onsite Report any damage to the carrier service and contact Candela If the...

Page 6: ...ion and steering system such as the pod motor and rudder The rudder connection box contains the electric connections and cables for controlling the pod motor Never pull or strain motor cables This can...

Page 7: ...istance between the hull and the water The height sensors must be kept clean in order to function properly Sonar depth finder optional The sonar depth finder indicates sea depth and cays via the user...

Page 8: ...drugs Do not exceed the maximum number of passengers Do not set out in a storm or very rough sea Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to the design category of your boat...

Page 9: ...ury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates information considered important but not hazard related for examp...

Page 10: ...ty handles to hold on to while underway An emergency switch connected to a kill cord is located next to the steering wheel The kill cord must be secured to the driver while underway When pulled or rel...

Page 11: ...be released both from the aft deck and from the sea 1 Pull the swim ladder out horizontally then push it down vertically 2 Hold on to the port rails when climbing onto the boat Using the swim platform...

Page 12: ...ng foiling all passengers must be seated in the designated seats on deck Passengers are not allowed in the cabin Hatches Keep all hatches closed while underway to minimize the risk of flooding The ser...

Page 13: ...ional seats to the safety rail optional Additional seats are equipped with two magnetic buckle straps 1 Strap and lock the seat to the safety rail and to the subed hatch 2 Ensure that the seat is prop...

Page 14: ...ar the high voltage lithium ion battery use the fire extinguisher 2 Replace the fire extinguisher after use Evacuating due to fire If the fire cannot be contained do the following 1 Put on the life ja...

Page 15: ...spect the boat internally 3 Consider hauling out the boat to perform an external inspection of the hull The inspection should be carried out by a professional as soon as possible If any repairs are ne...

Page 16: ...aking in water contact emergency services Checking for water in the stern Check for water in the stern by waiting for the automatic bilge pump to run To make a visual check do as follows 1 Open the su...

Page 17: ...properly stowed and secured Stability is significantly reduced at speeds above displacement speed Environmental awareness WARNING Risk of damage to the environment Only organic waste may be jettisone...

Page 18: ...sure that they comply with local marine discharge laws Violators can be subject to penalty The black water tank must not be discharged at sea It must be pumped out onshore at a waste station Retain ho...

Page 19: ...bin inspection hatch G Anchor hatch Draining system The draining system ensures that any water that enters the boat from waves splashes or rain will drain A well functioning draining system is essenti...

Page 20: ...out by hand A Automatic Aft bilge pump B Manual bilge pump C Automatic Front bilge pump WARNING Risk of flooding If water enters the boat due to damage do not rely on the bilge pump system The bilge p...

Page 21: ...voltage battery system WARNING Risk of life threatening electrical shock Do not open the battery compartment Do not perform any work on a high voltage lithium ion battery Only authorized personnel may...

Page 22: ...s located in a ventilated space of the hull and has built in protection against overheating In case of error warning messages are displayed in the user interface A B C D A B C D 1 3 x Prolonging batte...

Page 23: ...it breakers for overcurrent protection and a residual current device RCD The RCD detects and prevents potential ground leakage currents that could otherwise result in serious injury and or fire A Char...

Page 24: ...he DC DC converter generates 12V power from the high voltage system and charges the 12V battery when needed A A E D B E C F A 12V battery switch B 12V fuse box C 12V fuse box D 12V battery monitor E 1...

Page 25: ...the boat doesn t start contact Candela Navigation lights The navigation lights are activated automatically or manually The navigation lights are turned on 30 minutes before sunset based on the geograp...

Page 26: ...ated on the tank 3 If you suspect a leakage contact Candela CAUTION Risk of damage to the environment A coolant tank leak is an environmental hazard Leaked coolant in the keel can be pumped into the s...

Page 27: ...e Output settings in the user interface and activate the toilet Using the shower If the freshwater system has been empty for a long time it may take a while before the shower water is released 1 Selec...

Page 28: ...anchor box and unscrew the suction point lid 2 Ensure that the nozzle of the drain hose fits the suction point 3 Insert the nozzle of the drain hose and start emptying 4 When done fasten the suction...

Page 29: ...om blockage This will maintain a well functioning ventilation system and prevent odor D A H I I B H B F G E E E C F F C G G B C A Cabin fresh air system B Fresh air duct from dashboard x2 C Fresh air...

Page 30: ...ooth is ready for pairing as long as the ignition is on 1 Enable pairing mode on your device 2 Select Candela C 8 in the list of available devices Resetting the bluetooth audio pairing To reset the bl...

Page 31: ...at sea and good seamanship must be observed When passing through the cabin hatch be careful not to hit your head NOTICE Be aware that factors such as altitude water temperature number of passengers w...

Page 32: ...tional Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea COLREG Show consideration to others at sea Avoid sudden maneuvers at elevated speeds For comfort and safety reduce speed in high or rough seas Alway...

Page 33: ...if the pod is turned on or off Turning on the Pod 1 Press the Pod start button on the throttle 2 Check that the Propeller LED on the throttle is on Turning off the Pod 1 Press the Pod stop button on t...

Page 34: ...settings Controls the brightness of the display and steering wheel night mode touch settings and more Driving settings Use Auto routing press and hold on your destination The route and remaining stat...

Page 35: ...dela app Visit candela com to download it The app can be used to control and monitor functions in the user interface such as Lights Boat location State of charge Trip history Geofence Security anti th...

Page 36: ...tton on the throttle The throttle is deactivated and the propeller LED is turned off 2 Turn the key off Foiling WARNING Risk of personal injury Stay clear of the moving rudder In case of retraction mo...

Page 37: ...takeoff Make a visual check of the sea ahead You should have an unobstructed view of 250m 820ft 4 Aim for a straight course and give full throttle The boat will start foiling at about 17kn Optimum foi...

Page 38: ...low speed Bear in mind that boat stability can decrease during towing Attach the tow line so that it can be released under load When towing a boat of displacement hull type do not exceed the hull spe...

Page 39: ...e of the dock outlet 2 In the user interface select Charging and set the current to match the dock outlet For example If the dock outlet is capable of 16A select 16A or under 3 Locate the charging cab...

Page 40: ...AC system Task Every use Monthly Every 2 months Annually As needed Winterization Spring recommission By Candela Checking the navigation lights page 49 l l Checking the safety equipment page 21 l l Che...

Page 41: ...51 l l Cleaning the cooling plates page 51 l l Cleaning the hull page 86 l l Cleaning the deck and cabin page 85 l l l Cleaning the freshwater filter page 53 l l Emptying the freshwater tank page 53 l...

Page 42: ...il weighs about 5kg 11lbs When the screws are loosened the foil will drop to the ground if not supported Ensure the foil is supported 1 Loosen the screws of the first anode while supporting the front...

Page 43: ...and struts reach locked postion in the new retraction mode 4 Repeat the procedure for all retraction modes Checking the steering 1 Turn on the key 2 Turn the steering wheel Check that the rudder is mo...

Page 44: ...nt the height sensors When needed paint the hull Replacing the 12V battery The 12V battery is located under the sunbed stowage bag 1 Turn off the key and disconnect the charging cable 2 Turn off the 1...

Page 45: ...isture Check the SOC status of the high voltage battery and charge if necessary Check the 12V battery and charge it if necessary Check the function of the rudder and struts Check the steering Check th...

Page 46: ...ng lifting does not exceed the stated mass of the boat Ensure that the lifting company is fully insured Ensure that the lifting equipment is suitable for the boat and its mass Ensure that the winch st...

Page 47: ...sist the design pressure but not local damage from hitting hard or sharp objects Always secure the pod and rudder on the trailer Trailering requirements Ensure that the mass of the boat during trailer...

Page 48: ...that the boat keel is positioned on the center of the trailer bed and the bow is against the rubber bow support 7 Secure the boat to the trailer by attaching the straps 8 Secure the rudder by attachi...

Page 49: ...ere is water in the keel The manual bilge pump line is clogged Contact Candela The battery is not charging Check if a fuse or the RCD has tripped in the charging fuse box and 12V fuse box Reset the tr...

Page 50: ...D C E F G A B Includes the mass of driver passengers all provisions and personal effects and any equipment not included in the light craft mass cargo minus liquids in fixed tanks WARNING Risk of perso...

Page 51: ...roved CIN plate Craft Identification Number Boats that are sold for the U S market have a CIN plate and a HIN plate Hull Identification Number AAA00000A000 Dimensions A C B Hull length LH 8640 mm 28 3...

Page 52: ...t of life raft 50kg 110lbs Safety equipment Fire extinguisher Efficency class 13A 89B C Propulsion system Max engine power 45kW Nominal battery energy 47 5kWh Max charging power 11kW Depending on equi...

Page 53: ...optional Freshwater pump optional Life raft optional Toilet optional Candela dedicated trailer optional Please contact Candela for further information on third party manuals Spare parts Please contac...

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