Axiom STAR, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATIONS MANUAL AXIOM STAR ...

Page 2: ...ide to side Note the red lines on the aft port and starboard hull of the boat While the boat is sitting still water must not be touching either of these lines If water is at or above these lines re adjust the load If water is at or above these lines and the boat is not level from front to rear the boat is overloaded contact boat rentals for assistance O 05 LOAD 1 ...

Page 3: ...TALS this is houseboat number of your houseboat For example Bullfrog Boat Rentals this is houseboat S11 When communication is established we will direct you to another channel Commonly used channels are 10 12 68 and 72 Be sure to acknowledge that channel before you change to the channel Then turn to that channel and we will continue the conversation Information you will need when you call us 1 You...

Page 4: ... as a flag pole or hang anything on the antenna Channel 26 is the Marine Operator Marine Radios transmit line of sight So if you are back in a canyon you may have to ask assistance from another boater with a radio to help contact us if you cannot get through directly Profanity over the public airways is a federal crime Reminder Your Marine Radio is not a toy and should be operated only by a respon...

Page 5: ...in case of engine failure Your engines are well maintained but occasional breakdowns can occur The spare is to ensure your safety and save you inconvenience Don t let the loss of one engine delay your vacation Proceed on your planned itinerary with the good engine and we will catch up to you as soon as possible and make necessary repairs GAUGE Vessel View Your Axiom Star Houseboat features a simpl...

Page 6: ... engine revolutions Wide Open Throttle WOT should be 4400 RPM s The most efficient cruising RPM will be 3200 RPM NAUTICAL NOTE When leaving a dock signal with the horn 1 long blast 4 seconds and 3 short blasts 1 second each Halon System Halon System is an automatic fire suppression system located in the engine compartment Keys are turned ON LED light turns on and should be green If no light please...

Page 7: ...ng FLYING BRIDGE CONTROLS Operation from Upper Deck To get power to the upper deck controls Helm Transfer WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is in gear Helm transfer should only be attempted while the engine is in neutral and both stations are manned NOTE Neutral position is preferred when doing a sta...

Page 8: ...w the SYNC button has been pressed but the conditions are not right for auto synchronization to engage When the sync LED turns red engine synchronization has been engaged The engines will remain synchronized as long as engine speed is over 900 RPM for two seconds remote control handles are positioned within 10 of each other and the engines are below 95 throttle opening To disengage the auto synchr...

Page 9: ...s off Allow the engine to warm up for 5 minutes Switch the Main Breaker ON and switch the Rotary Switch to Generator You may now turn on individual breakers to provide power to your houseboat Whenever you have your generator running always switch on the inverter breaker and battery charger breaker AC Breaker Panel Non Inverted These breakers will only work when Generator is running and the Rotary ...

Page 10: ...oat lighting navigational lights water pumps the horn VHF Radio bilge pumps CO detectors and helm power Charging Start the Generator following Generator Starting Procedures Turn on the breaker for the inverter on the AC panel This will charge the inverter battery Turn on the breaker for battery charger This will charge the engine Charging is most efficient with unnecessary DC breakers off DC Break...

Page 11: ...es drop to 10 5 volts DC power will shut down at 10 volts 2 Engine and Generator Starting Batteries One engine starting battery per engine with dedicated charging system One generator starting battery with dedicated charging system To charge batteries when generator is on Switch battery charger breaker ON Remember Each light or appliance will need to be turned on individually once the breaker is o...

Page 12: ...r Push in the reset button to reset This boat is equipped with one inverter The inverter remote is located at the bottom left side of the Main Panel The inverter will run the following systems off the 120 VAC Inverted breakers Ref Freezer Outlets Ceiling Fans Rope Upper Ice Maker Upper Bev Center Upper Deck Power Water Filtration System These appliances will all work without the Generator running ...

Page 13: ...tor on Start generator AC MAIN breaker off Check breaker on panel Is that area s breaker Check breaker on on panel Is GFI tripped Reset GFI Outlet Generator Shut down Out of Fuel Check gauges Generator cranks but won t start Out of Fuel Refuel Generator won t start or crank Inspect red button on generator Press to Auto start at electrical panel Red button White breaker Remote start Auto O 05 ELECT...

Page 14: ...aching Once you are beached leave these breakers off for an additional 15 minutes to let sand and sediment in the water settle It is not necessary to switch on the bilge pump unless water is noted The bilge pump is wired to automatically switch on when water is present Faucets All Faucets are fresh water All sinks and showers empty directly into the lake Head Toilet Main water pump breaker must be...

Page 15: ...ossible Causes Remedies No Lake Water WATER PUMP breaker may not be on Low batteries Turn on breaker Charge batteries Press down toilet flush for about a minute to restore prime No fresh water Fresh Water breaker not on Turn on Breaker O 05 WATER 2 ...

Page 16: ...ATER HEATER breaker located on the DC panel The yellow light will be on when water heater is on Allow approximately 30 minutes for the water to heat COMMONTROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Remedies Ran out of hot water You only have 19 gallons of hot water Allow 30 minutes to heat more water O 05 HOTWTR 1 ...

Page 17: ...tting Open the valve and follow the directions on the pump When finished close the valve before removing the hose Remove the fitting from your houseboat and replace on the dock Place the end of the lake water hose inside the pump out portal Fill the tank with approximately 2 to 3 gallons of water Empty one packet of provided chemical into the head toilet and flush Put all the hoses back and replac...

Page 18: ...blem Possible Causes Remedies Odor Holding tanks are full Pump out at the nearest marina or remote station After pumping out add a packet of chemical and two gallons of water in the head Leave some water in the bowl to trap any O 05 TANKS 2 ...

Page 19: ...l The toy tank pump has access to approximately 55 of the fuel tank 360 gal Checking Fuel Level Fuel tank level is located on the VesselView gauge at both helms Power to the helm is required to view tank levels Refueling Turn off grill Turn off all propane tanks 10 minutes prior to refueling Turn off all electrical breakers Turn off the generator Close all doors and windows Caution NEVER siphon ga...

Page 20: ...valve ON OFF button Remember to turn valve on when needing propane COMMONTROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Remedies Propane Smell The grill is not turned off all the way Range not off Turn off grill and tank unless Make sure burner valves are all the way off Toy Tank Stops Pumping Gas Toy Tank fuel availability is empty Breaker not turned on at panel Refuel at Marina Turn on Toy Pump Breaker...

Page 21: ...freezer for more details Getting the most out of your Refrigerator Put cold or frozen food into the refrigerator rather than try to cool warm items Open door only when necessary Don t pack the refrigerator full leave space for air to circulate freely Do not overload your refrigerator Cover foods with strong odors Cover foods that easily absorb odor The coldest areas in the refrigerator are at the ...

Page 22: ...rigerator to be cooled or frozen Hot weather or frequent door openings Tightly packed top shelf The refrigerator will work better if items are cool before you put them in the refrigerator Put beverages and other frequently used items in the cooler or Bar Fridges Leave air space so cold air can circulate around the food Refrigerator makes a beeping sound Power has changed from Shore to Inverter or ...

Page 23: ...e is not ON or is empty Propane detector valve is shut off Check propane at detector valve and bottle and be sure it is ON and is full Turn on propane detector valve located at wall in galley To Light the Oven Confirm that the propane detector valve is on Adjust oven temp at control panel on the top of the range To Shut Down Turn all stovetop knobs to OFF Push CLEAR OFF on oven display located beh...

Page 24: ...setting Caution NEVER stand over the grill when lighting COMMONTROUBLESHOOTING To Shut Down After cooking turn setting to HIGH for a few minutes to burn any excess food or grease from the grate Turn knob clockwise to shut off Close lid NEVER put wood into the grill Doing so could cause severe damage or injury Problem Possible Causes Remedies Grill won t light Propane is off Propane is empty Turn o...

Page 25: ... heat come out of the vents Furnace Off At thermostat move white switch at button to OFF Turn OFF AC Unite breaker at Main DC panel The fan will continue to run for 2 3 minutes after you have shut down the heating system COMMONTROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Remedies Heater won t turn on DC main is Off AC Unit breaker is Off Thermostat is off Low Battery Generator is off Turn on DC MAIN Tu...

Page 26: ...VER adjust temperature more than 20 less than the current temperature inside the cabin Shut Down Turn OFF your thermostat approx imately 15 minutes prior to turning off the generator Turn off the AC UNIT breaker COMMONTROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Remedies Cooler won t operate Is the generator on Is the Main Rotary Switch turned to Generator Is the AC Unit Start the generator Turn Rotary...

Page 27: ... breaker Generator must be running Use this appliance as you would at home TV BOSE SURROUND SOUND DVD Turn on Inverter Remote Turn on TV Stereo breaker on the Main AC panel Use as you would at home See attached Bose manual MUSIC On Second Level Use Universal Remote to change locations to listening pleasure Back Deck Camera Turn on the lower Helm breaker Push power button on the unit VesselView Dep...

Page 28: ...full Turn the propane bottles ON at back of hot tub Turn ON SPA breaker at Main DC Panel generator must be ON to adjust thermostat to desired temperature To turn jets on switch to jet pump and turn power on Ice Maker on Second Level Turn on UPPER ICE MAKER breaker Use this appliance as you would at home Wine Beverage Center on Second Level Turn on UPPER BEV CENTER breaker Use this appliance as you...