Axiom STAR User manual

OPERATIONS MANUAL
AXIOM STAR

Safe Loading
When loading your houseboat be
sure to follow these guidelines for proper
floatation.
Guidelines
Boat must sit level front to back.
Boat must sit level side 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.
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LOAD 1

Marine Radio
Your Houseboat has come equipped Say “ (the name of the
with a VHF Marine Band Radio. It is located
at the helm, to the left of the steering wheel.
On/Off
Turn the volume Knob in a clockwise
direction to turn on the radio.
Channel 16
Use Channel 16 for hailing and
emergencies only. Never use
Channel 16 for routine
conversations.
In case of an emergency, hail the
National Park Service on channel 16.
They monitor this channel 24 hours a
day.
To hail Boat Rentals, turn radio ON
and to Channel 16, depress button
on side of handheld microphone to
talk, and release the button when
you are finished talking. The Boat
Rentals Office monitors this channel
during regular business hours.
marina you arecalling) BOAT
RENTALS 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. Your boat number.
2. Your exact location, if known.
3. Description of the problem.
4. Any details on the trouble-
shooting you have already tried.
If you need assistance we will
attempt to help you troubleshoot a
problem over the radio. If we are not
successful, we will dispatch a
technician out to help you.
For safety, our technicians can
only be dispatched if they can fix
the problem and return to our
docks before dark. If we receive
your call late in the day, we
will gladly respond first thing the
next morning.
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Marine Radio
Weather
W/X button or Channel 1 on your
marine radio is the weather channel.
This channel is updated periodically
by the National Weather Service.
Be sure to check this channel
regularly during your trip to keep
apprised of the changing weather
conditions here at Lake Powell.
Request for Assistance Card
If for some reason you cannot reach
us by Marine Radio, fill out your
Request for Assistance Card located
in your manual.
Flag down a boat passing by and
ask them to take it to the nearest
marina for assistance.
We will dispatch a technician out to
your boat as soon as we can safely
do so.
Other Information
Do NOT use VHF antenna 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 responsible adult.
A VHF marine radio is not the same
as a Citizen’s Band Radio. CB lingo
and 10-codes are not used.
COMMONTROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Remedies
Not transmitting
or receiving
Low house battery
Radio not set on USA
Radio blocked by
canyon walls
Set on 1 watt mode
Antenna has fallen
down
Charge house battery
Push USA/Int button
Move the houseboat to
open water
Push 1/25 button to
change to 25 watt
Raise antenna
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Engines/Helm
Engine Management Screen
Push Propeller Button on Display
Includes Time, Prop rotation, Depth,
Engine RPM, Engine Temperature,
Engine Battery Voltage & PSI
Steering Position Screen
Push Ship Button on Display
Includes Depth, Prop rotation,
Steering Position, Depth Finder
YOUR HOUSEBOAT HAS TWO
ENGINES…
For greater maneuverability and
power.
To provide you with a spare 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
simple to use Vessel View Gauge Package.
The Vessel View Gauge is located at both
helms
Key must be turned to ON position
for VesselView gauge to work.
Screen Options:
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Engines/Helm
Fuel Tank Screen
Push Ship button to Display
(Toggle R to L)
Includes Fuel Tank Status, Depth
and Time
Vessel Status Screen
Push Ship button to Display
(Toggle R to L)
Includes MPH, Time, Engine
Hour, Fuel Level & Fuel
Remaining
RPM Monitors the 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 contact
LPMR to inspect the system.
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Engines/Helm
THROTTLE
Setting Neutral Throttle for Starting
Confirm that the throttle is in neutral
position.
Turn the key to second click –
Beep will sound. VesselView will
power up.
Everything is ready to start.
Turn key to start then release key.
If the engine fails to start on its
own, wait 30 seconds and try again.
Insure throttle only indicator
is solid red, then control will
engage. If blinking, press to
throttle only button to make
solid light.
GETTING UNDER WAY
From Neutral Throttle
Red light on controls will be
solid.
Push throttle lever forward to go
forward or pull back for reverse.
Advance throttle to increase
speed.
Always pause in neutral before
changing gears.
Shut Down
Return throttles to neutral position.
Turn engine keys to off the engine
will no longer be running.
FLYING BRIDGECONTROLS
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 station transfer. If
conditions do not allow the remote
control to be placed in the neutral
position, a helm transfer can be
done while in gear. The helm
transfer function allows the boat
operator to select which helm is in
control of engine operation. Pressing
the "TRANSFER" button two times
allows engine control to be
transferred to a new helm. When a
helm transfer is initiated, the control
will automatically start adjusting
engine RPM and gear position to
match the control handle setting at
the new helm. Adjust the control
handles to the desired throttle and
gear.
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Engines/Helm
Once the "TRANSFER" button
is pressed, the transfer LED will
light up and one beep will
sound. Press the "TRANSFER"
button again to complete the
helm transformation. When helm
transformation is complete,
another beep will sound and the
transfer LED will turn off.
NOTE: There is a 10 second
time frame to complete a helm
transfer. If the helm transfer is
not completed, the action will be
cancelled and a double beep will
sound. Pressing the
"TRANSFER" button again will
re-initiate a helm transfer.
Synchronizing Engines
The auto synchronizing feature,
when engaged, will
automatically adjust all engine
speeds to match the speed of
the starboard engine. Press the
"SYNC" button on the CAN
trackpad to turn auto
synchronization on or off. When
the sync LED is yellow, 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 synchronization feature, press
the "SYNC" button.
Don’t Drive From The Upper Deck:
In any wakeless area, including the
marina.
When approaching a dock.
When approaching a beach.
In narrow channels.
In any situation that requires
maneuvering your vessel, always pilot
from the main helm.
Note: Do not try to start the engines from the
upper helm
COMMONTROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Remedies
Engine doesn’t turn over
Is the throttle in neutral
Put throttle in neutral
Engine turns over but
won't start
Out of Fuel
Check VesselView fuel
gauge for fuel level.
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Generator
The Generator is located
between the engines at the
rear deck of your
houseboat.
Starting/ Warm Up
Turn on the blower switch at the
Lower Helm
The remote start is located on the
lower right of the Main Control Panel
Confirm that the Main Breaker and
Rotary Switch are OFF.
Press Start/Stop and release. Once
generator is running, switch will turn
green
If generator fails to start, it will
automatically try restarting
again.
NOTE: Do not start generator with an AC
Load. Be sure Rotary switch is 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
switch is turned to generator
AC Unit
Range/Microwave
Bath 1 & 2 Outlets
Battery Charger
Inverter
Water Heater
Spa
Dish/Disposal
To Shut Down Generator
Turn Main AC breaker and Rotary
Switch OFF.
Wait 5 minutes to allow generator
to run with no load.
Push START/STOP button.
Turn off blower.
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Generator
Generator Special Notes
If your houseboat breaks anchor
and/or drifts sideways onto a
beach, the generator must be
shut down immediately to
prevent the cooling system from
being fouled with sand and silt.
This can cause overheating
and disable your generator.
Below deck generators are
equipped with coolant (lake
water) strainers. Do not open
this unit.
The 12-volt house system includes
all boat 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 Breakers
DC Breaker Panel
Bow Light
Stern Light
Second Deck Light
Cuddy Fans
Main Water Pump
Satellite
Upper Helm Power
Lower Helm Power
Bilge Pumps Constant
Power
CO Detectors Constant
Power
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Generator
BATTERYTEST
1. Inverter Remote
Located in the middle left of the
main panel is the Inverter Remote.
Push ON/OFF Inverter button to
start inverted power.
Choose inverted breakers as
needed.
Inverter displayShould be between
11-13 volts when generator is not
running.
When generator is running and
the Inverter is on, should be 12.5
volts or greater.
The Generator must be run 6 to
8 hrs per day to keep the
batteries charged
A low battery alarm will sound and
the LED on the control panel will
flash when the inverter batteries
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 on.
Tips for Getting the Most from your Houseboat
Batteries
When generator is running ALWAYS
have the AC MAIN, Inverter and
Battery charger breakers on.
Charge daily.
NOTE: Deep Cycle batteries are used to
extend the time between charging. However,
they also require more time to recharge when
they are discharged for too long.
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ELECT 1

Generator
Inverter
To Start the Inverter
Push the ON/OFF Inverter button to
start the power.
Turn on individual inverted breakers
once invertor is powered on.
GFI Outlets
Some electrical outlets have a GFI
breaker. 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.
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Generator
COMMONTROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes
Remedies
No generator power (Gen
running but no AC power
present at panel)
AC MAIN breaker off
Check breaker on
generator
Outlet doesn’t work
Is the generator 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
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Water Pressure
YOUR HOUSEBOAT IS SUPPLIED
WITH ULTRAVIOLET WATER
FILTRATION SYSTEM:
UNLIMITED WATER SUPPLY.
UVBB and filter is located below
deck on Port front of boat next to Hot
Water Heater.
Note: When the blue light is on your filter is
working properly.
Lake Water Pressure
Turn on the Main Water Pump
Breaker on the DC Panel
Filtration System Special Notes:
Turn off the DC Main Water
pump breaker along with the
Inverted Water Filtration System
breaker while underway
beaching, or un- beaching.
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 on
to have water pressure.
To fill toilet bowl with water, lift up on
the foot pedal for a few seconds.
To flush, step down on the foot pedal.
The head empties directly into the
black-water tank.
Note: Make sure pedal returns to the
up position. Failure to do so can cause
flooding.
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Water Pressure
COMMONTROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible 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
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Hot Water
YOUR BOAT IS EQUIPPED WITH
one 19-GALLONCAPACITY WATER
HEATER.
To Start
Start generator.
Turn on the WATER 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
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HOTWTR 1

Holding Tanks
YOUR HOUSEBOAT HAS BEEN
EQUIPPED WITH BLACKWATER
TANKS THAT HAVE A COMBINED
300-GALLON CAPACITY.
Full Service Pumpout
Radio into any of the Rental Docks.
Give us an estimated time for arrival.
We will direct you where to park and
will pump out your houseboat for
you.
Self Service Pump-out
Located in any marina.
The pump-out fittings are located on
the forward Starboard side of the
boat. There are three fittings, two
black water waste fittings and one
spa drain.
Remove the cap.
Screw the correct sized fitting into
the pump-out port on your
houseboat. (Fittings are available at
the dock on the pumps.)
Attach the pump-out hose to the
fitting.
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 replace
the cap on the WASTE opening.
Remote Station Pump-outs
See HELP PRESERVE in your
Nautical Notes for locations of
Remote Pump-outs.
Unscrew WASTE cap.
Place end of hose into opening.
Work the hand lever to pump.
Hot Tub Pump-out
The Hot Tub pumps at the same
location as the waste.
Attach the pump-out hose to the
fitting.
Open the gate valve on the spa
located at the access panel at the
side of the spa heater cabinet and
start pumping.
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Holding Tanks
COMMONTROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
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
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Gas/Propane
Fuel Tank
Your houseboat has one 650-gal fuel
tank.
The fuel tank is centered behind
the engines, under the rear deck
hatches.
This single 650-gal tank has engines,
generator and toy pump pulling gas
from the same tank.
The engines have access to 100% of
the fuel tank (650-gal).
The generator has access to
approximately 80% of the fuel tank
(520-gal).
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 gas from your
houseboat fuel tanks.
NOTE: Please have Captain and Crew
remain on board your houseboat. Wait for
Fuel Dock personnel to assist you.
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Gas/Propane
Propane Tank
Propane tanks are located at the
second level hot tub storage
compartment.
A valve is located on the top of each
tank. Turn counterclockwise to open.
Turn clockwise to close.
Whenever propane is not being used,
always turn off the propane fume
detector by pressing the 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
Generator Stops Running
Generator fuel
availability is empty
Refuel at Marina
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