GELEX G500 light User manual

GELEX
G500 Light
User’s manual

Dear Customer!
Congratulations with the purchase of the
GELEX GLOBAL GROUP product.
GELEX boats are the result of leading engineering
technologies implementation, integration tests, constant
desire to provide an increased level of comfort, reliability,
safety and excellent performance specifications.
We are thankful for your choice and believe you’ll get
unforgettable impressions using our products and it will be
the constant source of satisfaction in your life.
GELEX GLOBAL GROUP Team

ATTENTION!
Before boat operation, it ‘s important to read the manual to have a
clear vision of the boat construction, its operating parameters and
parts, technical systems, installed equipment, capabilities and
limitations.
Only qualified stuff must perform maintenance or modify your boat for
your safety and boat integrity.
Please note that this manual is not a detailed repair or troubleshooting
guide.
For repairs, upgrades or maintenance, please contact our nearest
dealer or factory. You can find detailed information and our partners‘
contacts on our official website www.gelexglobal.com.
This manual is included with the boat and is given to the new owner
upon sale. All texts, technical specifications and schematic images in
this manual are for guidance only and may differ from the boat you
receive after ordering - as we are constantly working to improve and
modernize our serial product.
The manual contains recommendations for safe driving, but it is not
the purpose of this document to describe all the methods and skills of
safe driving.
We strongly recommend that all boat owners take a boating training
course to gain knowledge of the mental and physical levels required
for safe driving.
This manual is a warranty card and contains information about
warranty package of boat manufacturer.
Please read the warranty terms and conditions carefully.
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THE CONTENT
1. HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER……………………….5
2. MANUFACTURER'S PLATE……………………………...6
3. BOAT DESIGN …………………………………………….7
4. BOAT’S TYPES AND MAIN COMPONENTS …………..8
5. SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………9
6. BASIC AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ………………10
7. SWIVEL SEATS INSTALLATION ………………….…...12
8. FUEL SYSTEM ………………………………………..….13
9. BOAT POWER SUPPLY SCHEME……………….........14
10. BOAT OPERATION ……………………………………...17
11. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ……………………....20
12. BOAT LOADING AND TRANSPORTING ON THE
TRAILER…………………………………………………...22
13. BOAT STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE ……………...23
14. SYSTEM CHECK ………………………………………..25
15. WARRANTY PACKAGE …………………………….….26
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1. HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
All GELEX boats come under a standard ISO 6185 established by the
International Standardization Organization and EU Directive 2013/53 /EU.
Each hull manufactured at our plant is assigned an individual CIN number.
CIN (Craft Identification Number) is the hull identification number of a small
vessel which requirements can be found in ISO 10087 standard.
This number is required for boat registration in appropriate authorities and
other legal acts (selling, disposition of right, etc). CIN number is necessary
for contact the factory for technical service, repairs or warranty handling.
Always indicate the CIN number of your boat, to speed up the resolution of
your questions, when contacting the GELEX GLOBAL GROUP Customer
Support Service.
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2. MANUFACTURER’S PLATE
The manufacturer’s plate is installed on each boat that has a certificate of
conformity, it contains the information about maximum-passengers number,
load capacity and other parameters. The manufacturer’s plate is located on
the stern of the vessel.
Details of the manufacturer's plate:
1 - Ship category (European Directive 2013/53/EU).
2 - MODEL: Commercial name of the model.
3 - The maximum number of persons allowed on board (adults +
children) according to ISO and DIN standards.
4 - The maximum load capacity of the boat, allowed by the manufacturer
and expressed in kilograms and pounds.
5 - The maximum power of the outboard motor, allowed by the
manufacturer for the boat and expressed in kilowatts and
horsepower.
6- The maximum engine weight, allowed by the manufacturer for
the boat and expressed in kilograms.
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3. BOAT DESIGN
The hull is made of high-quality marine aluminum alloy EN AW 5083 H111.
The hull design is open-type. There are two pairs of redans along the
bottom. The keel line is equipped with additional protection.
The boat is painted with gray powder paint (RAL 7011) completely in basic
equipment.
Chromate-free titanium passivation according to the ENVIROX system is
used for aluminum case as additional protection against corrosion.
For additional equipment and rubrail mounting, the boat is equipped with a
powerful box-type gunwale with a double-sided T-slot.
Boat’s internal cavities are filled with buoyancy tank which ensures
unsinkability and additional vessel safety.
In the stern of the vessel there is a self-draining recess and a rigid transom
508 mm height, on which an outboard engine is installed (purchased
separately).
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BOAT’S TYPES AND MAIN COMPONENTS
Boat GELEX G500 Light general view (with some options):
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Pic. 1. Main boat’s components
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1. Under-seat locker-bag (for oars storage) and two folding oars, 2.15 m;
2. T- slots for fastening movable seats (benches) and additional equipment;
3. Lockers for storing things and accessories (including an anchor
compartment) –11 pcs;
4. Drainage system (drain plug);
5. Polyamide mooring cleats - 4 pcs;
6. Internal on-board handles –4 pcs;
7. Mounting platforms for the echo sounder sensor;
8. Zinc anodes (additional corrosion protection) - 4 pcs;
9. Cable tray for the electrical kit;
10. Cable tray under the fuel hose.
4. BOAT’S TYPES AND MAIN COMPONENTS

5.
SPECIFICATIONS
GELEX G
500 Light has the following technical specifications:
Characteristic Parameters
Hull material AlMg 4,5 Mn (5083)
Weight 350 kg
Length 5150 mm
Width 2050 mm
Height 910 mm
Transom height 508 mm
Maximum engine power 100 НР / 73,6 kW
Recommended engine power 50-60 НР/ 36,8-44,1 kW
Maximum engine weight 180 kg
Maximum engine weight 550 kg
Passangers' number 5
Deadrise on the middle 16°
Deadrise on the transom 12°
Maximum loading draft 300 mm
Sheet thickness 3mm
Bottom thickness 4 mm
Boat category EC C
ATTENTION!
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design
and equipment of boats in order to improve their technical
characteristics without prior notice.
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6. BASIC AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
BASIC EQUIPMENT GELEX G500 Light:
The basic equipment of the boat includes:
•The hull is completely painted with gray polyester powder paint;
•Reinforced bow platform with the possibility of installing
additional equipment on it (anchor winch, electric anchor);
•T-shaped profile for the installation of movable seats, a sofa and
other equipment on both sides of the on-board cockpit niches;
•Keel protection;
•Hinges of locker covers;
•Stainless locks lockers covers’;
•Under-seat locker-bag;
•Rubrail - dark gray PVC profile, fixed in the external T-slot;
•Bow cleat - 1 pc., stern cleat - 2 pcs;
•External plastic transom cover - 1 pc;
•Mounting platform for installing the echo sounder sensor on the
transom - 2 pcs;
•Zinc anodes (additional hull corrosion protection) -4 pcs.;
•Buoyancy blocks according to ISO 6185 standard;
•Preparation for the electrical package (cable trays);
•Drainage system;
•Sealing locker covers with EVA material throughout the entire
internal plane:
obow self-draining locker - 3pcs,
oboard self-draining locker for things and accessories storage -
4 pcs., (2 of them - for 4 spinnings storing);
ostern self-draining locker - 1pc,
oanchor self-draining compartment - 1 pc,
odeck self-draining compartment - 1 pc.
•Adjustable internal side handles in T-slot - 4 pcs.;
•Рolyamide mooring cleats;
•Folding oars with a storage bag - 2 pcs.
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT GELEX G500 Light:
Additional equipment may include:
•Painting the boat hull in a different color, options are available on the
website www.gelexglobal.com or at an authorized dealer.
•Pasting the outer sides with decorative plaid.
•Pasting of the internal surfaces of the cockpit with SeaDeck
materials.
•Embedded elements for a seat posts- 4 pcs.
•Steering consoles:
oGC-07 –side console;
oGC-04 –central console;
oGC-05 –dual console version.
•Mechanical steering system:
osteering wheel;
ocearbox;
oсable.
•Removable railing on the gunwale - 4 pcs.
•Seats and their accessories:
oremovable soft seats;
osoft swivel seats with stand;
oGS-02 –stern seat-platform;
oGS-05 –stern adjustable seat.
•Electrical kit:
ocontrol panel (shift keys-4 pcs, in reserve –2pcs);
o12 V socket;
ofuse set;
onavigation lights(green, red);
onavigation lights (white);
omass switch;
obattery tray;
oautomatic drainage pump;
ohorn (depending on the console modification).
•Under-seat locker-bag.
•Fuel system –stationary tank made of aluminum for 60 l (with neck
and connecting hoses).
•Mesh pocket for small items - 4pcs.
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•Fishing package: rod holder on inner board –4 pcs.
Borika Fasten system:
oa platform with a universal lock - 2 pcs.;
oadditional spinning holder - 2 pcs.;
ouniversal side lock on gunwale - 2 pcs.;
omounting platform for the echo sounder installation on the gunwale;
oanchor holder with automatic stop on the gunwale.
•Overall cover.
Updating information on the basic and additional equipment of the boat
Gelex G500 Light can be found on our official Web Site
www.gelexglobal.com.ua or from an authorized dealer.
7. SWIVEL SEATS INSTALLATION
Embedded element’s scheme
This scheme of embedded elements placement on the deck is presented
for the correct positioning of the pillars of the swivel seats during their
installation.
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ATTENTION! If you want to install additional equipment on your
boat, contact an authorized GELEX GLOBAL GROUP dealer or the
manufacturer to get more accurate information what you can do by
yourself and what you shouldn‘t.
ATTENTION! You can run a risk and loose your warranty repair.
It is better to entrust installation of the additional equipment to experts
and to carry out it only according to the schemes-drawings given below.
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8. FUEL SYSTEM
Gelex G500 can be fitted with a stationary fuel tank of 60 liters and a mobile fuel
tank of up to 25 liters. The mobile fuel tank can be located both in the bow
compartment and in the stern.
The manufacturer provided special mounting channels for the fuel tank hose as
shown in the picture below.
LOCATION OF THE FUEL TANK IN TWO POSITIONS
Position 1. To place the fuel tank in the stern compartment of the boat, it is
necessary:
•Route the fuel hose through the cable tray through the seal to the engine.
•Connect the fuel hose to the engine fuel fitting with a stainless steel clamp.
•Place the fuel tank under the recess.
•Connect the fuel hose to the fuel tank.
Position 2. To place the fuel tank in the bow of the boat, it is necessary:
•Route the fuel hose through the cable channel located under the deck (parallel
to the DP line).
•Then route the fuel hose through the cable gland and out to the engine.
•Connect the fuel hose to the engine fuel fitting with a stainless steel clamp.
•Place the fuel tank in the bow box. Connect the fuel hose to the fuel tank.
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PROCEDURE FOR REFILLING WITH FUEL
1. If the tank is mobile, remove it from the boat before filling.
2. If your outboard requires a mixture of gasoline and oil - follow the engine's
operating instructions to mix the oil with gasoline correctly and obtain the
correct proportions of gasoline and oil.
3. Clean up any spilled fuel thoroughly before returning the tank to the boat.
4. Some portable fuel tanks have vent screws that must be open when the
engine is running - pay attention to this!

WARNING! If fuel is spilled on painted or decorative surfaces of
the boat during refueling, rinse them with water and wipe the areas with a
dry cloth or paper towel to prevent damage to the decorative coating.
During long-term parking or winter storage indoors, it is forbidden to store
combustible or flammable liquids
9. BOAT POWER SUPPLY SCHEME
The basic configuration of GELEX G500 provides for the placement of
special cable channels in the case for conducting wires and connecting all
elements of the power supply circuit (see pic. below).
* The cable tray of the central console can be installed only if it is available.
Also, all Gelex G500 models can be equipped with an electric kit (see
section Additional equipment Gelex G500 Light)
6-7 - Cable tray of the fuel hose;
8 - Cable tray from the anchor compartment to the battery compartment of
the deck.
Also, all Gelex G500 Light models can be equipped with an electric kit
(see section Additional equipment Gelex G500 Light)
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Positions of cable tray in the boat and their designation:
1-5 - Cable tray of general purpose;
WARNING! Do not use fuel that contains alcohol in any form or its
derivatives or ethanol. Alcohol and ethanol can damage hoses and fuel
system components, which can lead to dangerous leaks, fire or explosion.

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LIST OF ELEMENTS OF ELECTRICAL SCHEME BOAT
WITH CONSOLE GC - 04 and GC - 05, GC - 07
* Battery sold separately
ATTENTION! We do not advise you to make any changes to the
boat's standard electrical circuit yourself. If this happens, the
manufacturer removes responsibility for its further functioning. To carry
out such work, we advise you to contact the nearest authorized dealer of
the company or the manufacturing plant. Depending on the power of the
engine installed on the boat, as well as other additional equipment
(electric anchor winch, electric motor, navigation equipment, echo
sounders, etc.) - choose only the appropriate type, size and capacity of
batteries, as well as the appropriate size of wires for their connection.
ATTENTION! Charge batteries and maintain them in a timely
manner, do not store and operate the boat with discharged energy carriers.
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#
Marking Name Quantity
1
F1
Fuse for the horn
1
2
F2
Bilge pump fuse
1
3
F3
Fuse of navigation l
ight 2
4
F4
Backup keys fuse
1
5
F5
Socket fuse
1
6
F6
Backup keys fuse
1
7
F7
5 A fuse, fuse holder
1
8
XS1
12 V socket
1
9
SA1
Key for horn
1
10
SA2
Bilge pump key
1
11
SA3
Navigation light key
1
12
SA4
Reserve key
1
13
SA6
Reserve key
1
14
EL1-EL2
Navigation lights
2
15
EL3
Parking top light
1
16
M 1
Bilge pump
1
17
P1-P2
Station
2
18
SB
Earthing device
1
19
GB
* Battery
1
20
FT
Fuel
tank 1
21
HORN
HORN
1
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10. BOAT OPERATION
Before leaving the shore or pier - follow these steps:
•Check engine operation and vessel equipment (bilge pump, navigation lights,
echo sounder, navigation equipment and radio station) one more time if this
equipment is installed.
•Check steering: turn the rudder until it is fully locked clockwise and
counterclockwise to allow the boat moving free.
•Inform a responsible friend or relative about your intended water trip. If you
return or change anything in these plans, inform these persons again - in
order to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and anxiety of people who
care about you.
•Make sure all passengers are wearing life jackets and seated.
•Be sure that your health allows you to make this journey. Never take alcohol,
drugs or even prescription drugs before or during the trip. Your illness,
inattention or vice versa great excitement can lead to an accident or injury
you or your passengers!
• Make sure that all your things inside the boat (bags, clothes, bottled water,
fishing tackle, etc.) are properly fixed in the appropriate places, and after the
start they will not move in the cockpit to disturb you, and wont fall overboard.
ATTENTION! REMEMBER, during the movement it is
forbidden to stand in a boat or move in a boat in any direction!
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Using the boat in unfavourable
conditions or beyond the design
restrictions may affect to its condition
and cause the warranty loss. To
operate the boat you need Vessel
Driving License, certain knowledge,
skills and experience. After training at
special courses you сan get it. About
the enrollment for such сourses and the
training conditions you can find out in
your city or from the nearest authorized
GELEX GLOBAL GROUP dealer.
Before your first boat trip, you should
make sure that the boat is ready to
launch, all systems are working
properly, and weather conditions do not
pose a threat to travel (get a reliable
weather forecast from several sources).
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•Try to concentrate the load in the boat as evenly and low as it’s possible.
In the cockpit place things so they don’t move and slip when your boat is
moving. Do not exceed the maximum load capacity loading the boat.
After completing all checks - you are ready to go out on the water.
Remember that the boat has no brakes, it stops only by inertia as soon as it
decreases. It is also possible to brake the engine at low speed (no more 10
km / h) - including reverse. Be sure that the steering wheel is not turned to
the extreme position, to the left or right, such an extreme maneuver can be
very dangerous and lead to a dangerous transverse trim.
All maneuvers must be foreseen by you, with no sudden and quick
movements unless the situation requires it.
Remember that water is an aggressive environment and it does not forgive
any mistakes.
After moving away from the shore or pier take some time to learn
maneuvering and get used to the size of your boat, its capabilities and
features.
Practice turns at low speed, moving forward and backward, stopping the
boat, and you need also practice mooring.
Basic maneuvering principles
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Basic principles of maneuvering with the console

Proper mooring requires
preparation. Consider the wind and
the speed/direction of the current -
these have a big impact on the
movement of the boat as a whole,
especially when mooring or docking
maneuvers. In strong winds and
waves, try to move against them for
a safer and more predictable
mooring. Make sure you have
enough mooring equipment that is
properly stacked and ready to use.
Your dealer is the best source of
information about the amount and
type of equipment you need to have.
Optimum engine performance is fuel
economy and efficiency of the boat
in general. We advise you to
determine your optimal mode and cruising speed of the boat as soon as
possible for optimal use. Mostly, out-board engines provide the best fuel
economy around 4000-5000 rpm, try to use the engine in this range during your
trips to any distances. Boat loading also effects on fuel economy, so do not fill
the boat with unnecessary things. The speed is affected by the diameter and
screw pitch. Diameter is applied to the circle, which is described by the outer
edges of the blades, the unit of measurement - inches. Screw pitch is the
distance that the screw travels in the axial direction in one revolution.
For example, a screw with a 21 inches step moves 21 inches through the water
when rotated 360 degrees. Under the influence of pressure and sliding of the
blade angle, the screw can not move further than about 90%, depending on the
number of steps, usually it does not exceed 80-85%.
The screw must not show significant damage, excessive deformation, or any
distortion that alters the original design. Operation of a boat with a damaged
screw reduces its maximum speed, increases fuel consumption, creates
unpleasant vibrations, and this in turn accelerates the wear of rotating and
piston engine parts and can lead to loss of boat controllability.
Аdjusting the tilt of the engine
for maximum performance
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ATTENTION!
A damaged screw must be
replaced as soon as possible
with a suitable one and in
working order!
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