Zodiac MEDLINE 6.8, Manual

Page 1: ...Page 1 50 Edition 1 E N G L I S H Volume 2 MEDLINE 6 8 613749 CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE PUTTING YOUR ZODIAC INTO SERVICE ...

Page 2: ...TUBE MAINTENANCE 15 2 2 MOUNTING THE TUBE ON THE HULL 15 2 3 MOUNTING THE FLAP 16 2 4 INFLATING THE TUBE 17 2 5 PRESSURE 19 3 Propulsion system 20 4 Handling your boat 21 5 FUEL CIRCUIT 22 5 1 Component locations 22 5 2 Fuel tank 23 23 5 3 Water separating fuel filter if the boat is factory rigged 24 5 4 Using the fuel supply circuit cut off valves 25 5 5 Recommendations 26 6 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 27...

Page 3: ... 35 6 10 Wiring an accessory 36 6 11 Connecting options 38 7 DRAINAGE INSTALLATIONS 41 7 1 Functional component description 41 7 2 Draining water from the deck 42 7 3 Bilge pump 42 7 4 Hull outlet 44 8 STEERING 45 9 FIRE 45 10 PROTECTIVE SHEATHS 45 11 MOORING DOCKING 46 12 RETURNING ON BOARD 47 13 WARNING AND SAFETY STICKERS 48 13 1 STICKER POSITIONS 48 13 2 STICKER DESCRIPTIONS 49 ...

Page 4: ...ht max Design category Directive 2013 53 EU I Capacity Tolerance on weights 5 ISO B I NA 14 Maximum ISO 14946 Kg NA 1620 Maximum payload to ISO 14946 1 2 3 4 data provided on the ICNN certificate Maximum payload to ISO 14945 1 2 3 5 data provided on the builder s plate Passenger weight Personal effects List of all options offered Contents of consumable liquids tanks fuel drinking water etc Engine ...

Page 5: ...cal specifications WARNING DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ONBOARD THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF PEOPLE AND EQUIPMENT MUST NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED PAYLOAD ALWAYS USE THE SEATS OR BENCHES PROVIDED ...

Page 6: ...perating their boat under very special conditions carrying heavy payloads etc Refer to Volume I of the Owner s Manual Boating Tips WARNING WHEN LOADING THE BOAT NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED PAYLOAD ALWAYS LOAD THE BOAT WITH THE GREATEST CARE MAKING SURE THAT LOADS ARE PROPERLY DISTRIBUTED TO MAINTAIN THE THEORETICAL TRIM APPROXIMATELY AN EVEN KEEL AVOID PLACING HEAVY LOADS HIGH UP WARNING ...

Page 7: ...Page 7 50 Edition 1 E N G L I S H DESCRIPTION INVENTORY AND LOCATION 1 2 INVENTORY AND LOCATION 33 5 34 23 27 28 31 29 25 30 34 16 26 21 24 27 28 1 17 5 23 19 4 3 12 11 24 6 31 34 24 2 ...

Page 8: ...er 17 Forward mooring cleats 18 Removable hatch 19 Mooring locker 20 Handhold 21 Deck scupper 22 Inflation deflation valves X5 23 Bow mooring eye 24 Stern mooring cleats 25 Bilge pump outlet 26 Tank vent 27 Hydraulic steering cable and engine wiring opening 28 Trough outlet 29 Dump outlets 30 Towing eyes 31 Hull outlet 32 Bow mooring eye 33 Anchor well drain 34 Chafe guard Removable tube with a ve...

Page 9: ...Page 9 50 Edition 1 E N G L I S H DESCRIPTION INVENTORY AND LOCATION 1 1 2 21 2 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 12 16 17 22 2 21 3 7 19 8 20 18 ...

Page 10: ...socket Switch 6 Cup holder 7 Ventilation 8 Foot rests 9 Latches 10 Wheel hydraulic steering 11 Bilge pump navigation lights switches 12 Console technical access 13 14 15 16 Fuel ventilation 17 Access to fuel valve 18 Fuel overflow 19 Fuel filler 20 Bolster locker 21 Bolster cushions with raising system 22 Storage tray 23 Cup holder ...

Page 11: ...MBER DESCRIPTION 1 Electric windlass 2 Bow rails 3 Bow sundeck extension 4 Refrigerator 5 Stainless roll bar Bimini 6 Aft sundeck 7 Ski mast 8 Windscreen handrail wings handrail 9 Fold up seat 10 EVA deck mica Audio system Fusion radio MP3 antenna two 200 watt speakers For other options available please contact your ZODIAC dealer 4 7 7 8 9 1 2 3 8 5 10 ...

Page 12: ...IN PLACE AND ENSURE THAT YOUR VEHICLES DO NOT EXCEED HEIGHT LIMITS ALONG YOUR ROUTE Total weight when in condition for trailer transportation comprises Boat unladen weight 922 kg Tolerance 5 Engine weight 307 kg Engine battery weight Consumable reserves 195 kg Fuel and fresh water tanks Options 200 kg Fully optioned model Safety equipment 115 kg Equipment moorings 1739kg LASHING DOWN ON A TRAILER ...

Page 13: ... E N G L I S H DESCRIPTION Handling 1 4 2 Storage You can fold the console remove the aft seat backs to optimise the boat s storage height CAUTION THE BOAT MUST REST ON ITS KEEL LINE SEE DIAGRAM BELOW DESCRIPTION Handling ...

Page 14: ...ng options WARNING FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS PLEASE CONTACT LIFTING SPECIALISTS DANGER NO PASSENGERS MAY BE ONBOARD DURING CRANE LIFTING CAUTION THE BOAT MUST ALWAYS BE UNLOADED OF ALL EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO CRANE LIFTING OR PLACING UNDER DAVITS OPEN THE AFT HULL OUTLET BEFORE PLACING THE BOAT IN THE WATER TO ENSURE THAT ANY RAINWATER CAN DRAIN FROM THE BILGE ALWAYS BE SURE TO CLOSE THE OUTLET BEFORE PLA...

Page 15: ...URE OF LESS THAN 0 C LEAVE IT FOR 12 HOURS IN A TEMPERATE LOCATION AT 20 C BEFORE UNFOLDING IT YOU CAN INFLATE THE TUBE PRIOR TO MOUNTING IT TO A PRESSURE OF 240mb AND LEAVE IT TO STABILISE FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR THEN DEFLATE IT NOTE The tube is mounted on the hull when deflated 1 To make it easier to mount the tube place some liquid soap in the hull rails A 2 Position the tube headline a in t...

Page 16: ...he stainless strips and screws provided in the tube kit To ensure that the assembly remains in place place some medium strength threadlock on the screws Mounting using through bolts 4 After inflating the tube refer to the following chapters attach the outer flap using the stainless bars and the bolts provided in the tube kit To ensure that the complete assembly is sealed place sealant on the bolts...

Page 17: ...A high capacity electric 12 V inflator is available as an option contact your dealer EASY PUSH VALVES To change position Inflation position Deflation position Push The membrane is closed push valve in the up position The membrane is open push valve in the down position PRESSURE GAUGE CAUTION NEVER USE A COMPRESSOR OR COMPRESSED AIR CYLINDER a b c d ...

Page 18: ...y if the inflator is operated smoothly and unhurriedly 4 Inflate the tube starting with the first compartment a from the bow front until a pressure of 200 mb is reached 5 Then inflate the compartments b in the middle until a pressure of 220 mb is reached as read on the pressure gauge left on the first compartment 6 Then inflate the aft compartments c to a pressure of 240 mb still leaving the press...

Page 19: ...e in line with temperature variations especially when there are significant temperature variations between morning and evening in areas that are particularly hot and make sure that the pressure does not deviate from the recommended pressure range 220 to 270 mb UNDERPRESSURE HAZARD Example Your boat is exposed to bright sunlight on the beach temperature 50 C at the recommended pressure level 240 mb...

Page 20: ...pressure CAUTION IF YOUR BOAT IS OVER INFLATED THE PRESSURE WILL PUT TOO MUCH STRESS ON THE INFLATABLE STRUCTURE AND MAY CAUSE AN ASSEMBLY FAILURE SHOULD AN OVERPRESSURE OCCUR Release air by pressing on the valve knob PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 Propulsion system Comply with the instructions provided by ZODIAC and with the instructions provided by the engine manufacturer when mounting the engine For optim...

Page 21: ...s the risk of serious or even deadly injuries caused by the boat s motion Always properly attach both ends of the emergency circuit breaker DANGER IMMEDIATELY SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE WHENEVER A SWIMMER IS NEAR THE BOAT A SPINNING PROPELLER REPRESENTS A SERIOUS INJURY HAZARD CAUTION WHEN AT SEA KEEP ALL OF THE LOCKERS DECK HATCHES AND THE FUEL TANK ACCESS HATCH CLOSED CRESTING WAVES REPRESENT A MAJOR B...

Page 22: ...Page 22 50 Edition 2 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT FUEL 5 FUEL CIRCUIT CAUTION NEVER USE BIOFUELS SUCH AS TYPE E10 E85 ETC 5 1 Component locations 2 3 4 5 1 1 ...

Page 23: ...h cap 5 Water separating fuel filter if the boat is factory rigged 6 Tank vent 5 2 Fuel tank Number DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel tank rated capacity 200 litres 2 Vent outlet 3 Fuel filler 4 Fuel gauge transmitter 5 Suction pipe with fuel cut off valve The rated capacity of the fuel tank may not be fully usable depending on boat trim and loading We recommend retaining a 20 fuel reserve 6 2 3 1 4 5 ...

Page 24: ...e gauge refer to the electrical diagram 5 3 Water separating fuel filter if the boat is factory rigged To protect the engine a water separating fuel filter is fitted to the engine fuel supply line Every time you use the engine check that there is no water in the metal bowl Slightly unscrew the filler cap do not remove it completely Drain the water Screw the cap back down if there is only fuel in t...

Page 25: ...anufacturer Follow the instructions in the manual or those provided by the engine manufacturer Place a drain funnel under the location where the cartridge will be replaced Before replacing the filter release the pressure from the fuel supply system 5 4 Using the fuel supply circuit cut off valves When you are not using your boat close the fuel supply circuit valve Fuel supply circuit valve on the ...

Page 26: ...THE CARTRIDGE FROM THE FILTER CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FILTER INSTRUCTIONS FUEL IS EXTREMELY INFLAMMABLE WHEN YOU NEED TO WORK ON THE FUEL CIRCUIT ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE ENGINES ARE STOPPED NO SMOKING KEEP ALL FLAMES OR INCANDESCENT MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA NEVER DRILL THE FUEL TANK AREA AS SHOWN FROM THE DECK BY THE HATCH OVER IT WITH A DRILL BIT THAT PROTRUDES FROM THE ...

Page 27: ... E N G L I S H INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT ELECTRICALS 6 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 6 1 Main wiring diagram 1 8 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 17 18 19 9 2 23 25 22 This document is available in PDF format from your dealer 4 20 21 24 ...

Page 28: ...ch optional 7 Bilge fan switch not available on this model 8 USB 12 volt socket console 9 White light 10 Red green lights 11 Refrigerator 12 Bilge fan not provided 13 Bilge pump 14 Circuit breaker 15 Water pump connection 16 Fuel gauge 17 Fuel gauge transmitter 19 GPS power supply 20 Audio system power supply 21 Aft audio outputs 22 Forward audio outputs 23 Audio system output 24 Fuse box 25 Conso...

Page 29: ...Page 29 50 Edition 1 E N G L I S H INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT ELECTRICALS 6 2 Console wiring loom diagram ...

Page 30: ...Page 30 50 Edition 2 INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT ELECTRICALS 6 3 Hull wiring loom diagram ...

Page 31: ...Page 31 50 Edition 1 E N G L I S H INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT ELECTRICALS 6 4 Optional electric windlass wiring loom ...

Page 32: ...es Number DESCRIPTION 10A fuse USB socket console Red 10 AWG16 10A fuse USB socket bolster Red 12 AWG16 10A fuse Fridge Red 7 AWG16 10A fuse Shower kit Red 11 AWG14 3A fuse Vanity lights Red 9 AWG18 5A fuse Navigation lights Red 6 AWG18 5A fuse Bilge pump Red 4 AWG16 ...

Page 33: ...umber DESCRIPTION 1 Circuit breaker access 2 Circuit breaker 3 Battery box 4 Fuse box access 5 Fuse box 6 7 Circuit breaker When not using your boat set the circuit breaker in the OFF position O OFF ON 1 WARNING SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE PLACING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE OFF POSITION 5 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 34: ...H OF CHILDREN NEVER LAY THE BATTERY ON ITS SIDE WHEN ADDING ELECTROLYTE OR RECHARGING THE BATTERY ALWAYS REMOVE IT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS A TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS LIQUID IT CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH SKIN EYES AND CLOTHES BATTERIES MAY RELEASE EXPLOSIVE GASSES KEEP SOURCES OF SPARKS NAKED FLAMES AND CIGARETTES ETC AWAY FROM B...

Page 35: ...on to switch the bilge pump AUTOMATIC MODE on off Use this button to raise the anchor only when electric winch control is installed on the console Use this button to lower the anchor only when electric winch control is installed on the console Use this button to switch the fresh water shower pump on off only when the optional shower is installed Use this button to switch the refrigerator on off on...

Page 36: ... 50 Edition 2 6 10 Wiring an accessory Some optional equipment ready wired The connections are provided in the hull as follows 1 A Refrigerator switch 1 B Refrigerator power supply 1 A 2 A 2 C 1 B 2 B 3 A 3 B ...

Page 37: ... Edition 1 E N G L I S H 2 A Audio system power supply and signal outputs 2 B Audio system aft signals 2 C Audio system forward signals 3 A Shower fresh water pump switch 3 B Shower fresh water pump power supply ...

Page 38: ... that the maximum power of an accessory in column B does not exceed 102W 8 5A The cross sections of the various wires in the wiring loom have been calculated using these values Failure to comply with this rule may cause electrical failures and short circuits You can connect optional equipment directly to the positive and negative busbars in the console up to the maximum power limit by inserting an...

Page 39: ... GPS 36 W Various electronic equipment Searchlight Shower pump 48 W Alarm system Max rated power 58W or 102W Refrigerator VHF 72 W 288W 336W CONCLUSION Example 2 You wish to add A 60W VHF set A 36W GPS unit A 180W radio A 120W searchlight A and B Windscreen wipers Cigarette lighter socket standard Radio 180 W Various lighting Depth sounder Horn GPS 36 W Various electronic equipment Searchlight 120...

Page 40: ...er socket standard Radio 180 W Various lighting Depth sounder Horn GPS 60 W Various electronic equipment 120W Searchlight Shower pump Alarm system Max rated power 120W 102W Refrigerator VHF 240W 336W CONCLUSION NOTE Some vendors will give you the amperage instead of the power consumption In DC as is the case here simply multiply this figure by 12 to obtain the power level ...

Page 41: ...DRAINAGE INSTALLATIONS 7 1 Functional component description Number DESCRIPTION 1 Engine trough outlet 2 Hull outlet 3 Bilge pump outlet 4 Bilge pump 5 High flow dump outlets with no return valve 6 Drain pipes 7 Drain heads 5 1 2 5 7 7 7 7 1 1 7 1 1 2 3 5 5 4 6 6 6 6 7 6 1 ...

Page 42: ...e pump works independently of the battery switch The control switch is always under power Automatic operation fixed position in this position the bilge pump operates automatically The light is on When moored even for months at a time it is normal to see the bilge pump light on This light will not discharge your battery Off in this position fixed position the bilge is off The light is off This posi...

Page 43: ... system is working lines not blocked caps off automatic mode bilge pump operation battery charged WARNING WHEN MOORED SET THE BILGE PUMP SWITCH TO THE AUTOMATIC OPERATION POSITION CAUTION THE BILGE PUMP SYSTEM IS NOT DESIGNED TO COPE WITH THE AMOUNT OF WATER COMING FROM A BREACH IN THE HULL IT IS UP TO THE BOAT OWNER TO HAVE BAILING EQUIPMENT ONBOARD TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF THE BOAT ...

Page 44: ...OVE ANY DEBRIS THAT MAY BUILD UP AND OBSTRUCT THEM Your pump can handle a flow rate of approx 45 litres per minute It is accessible through the aft locker 7 4 Hull outlet Boat out of the water on a trailer cradle etc OPEN POSITION OUTLET CAP REMOVED Boat in the water CLOSED POSITION OUTLET CAP IN PLACE ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE OUTLET CAP IS PROPERLY CLOSED TIGHT ...

Page 45: ...ons that apply in your place of registration When in service the boat should be equipped with portable fire extinguishers We recommend keeping a fire extinguisher in the aft locker or in the console Always make sure that the bilges are kept clean and regularly check that there is no build up of fuel vapour or any fuel leaks Never leave the boat unsupervised when cooking and or heating appliances a...

Page 46: ...r with stainless mount 3 Mooring locker 4 Bow mooring eye 5 Sheave wheel 6 Bow cleats WARNING PERMANENT MOORING MUST USE THE BOW MOORING EYE AT THE FRONT OF THE BOAT CHOOSE YOUR MOORING LINE TO MATCH THE LENGTH AND WEIGHT OF YOUR VESSEL MOVE THE SHEAVE WHEEL BACK TO LOCK IT 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 5 ...

Page 47: ...ard 12 RETURNING ON BOARD DANGER ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE ENGINE IS SWITCHED OFF BEFORE ANYONE CLIMBS BACK ON BOARD USING THE STERN LADDER WARNING WHEN THE BOAT IS OPERATED ALONE AND WHEN THE BOARDING LADDER CANNOT BE DEPLOYED FROM THE WATER IT MUST BE LEFT IN PLACE FULL TIME ...

Page 48: ...Page 48 50 Edition 2 SIGNAGE 13 WARNING AND SAFETY STICKERS 13 1 STICKER POSITIONS 3 4 5 6 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 1 ...

Page 49: ...Page 49 50 Edition 1 E N G L I S H SIGNAGE 13 2 STICKER DESCRIPTIONS ...

Page 50: ...Page 50 50 Edition 2 2 chemin de la Val Priout 31450 AYGUESVIVES FRANCE MEDLINE 6 8 Copyright Z NAUTIC Z NAUTIC S A S U with capital of 7 095 000 00 Euros Toulouse Trade Register 812 206 340 ...