Zodiac PRO 550 User manual

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Tome 2 – Volume 2
Teil 2 – Tomo 2
ZR20249 Edition 3
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL AVANT LA MISE EN SERVICE DE VOTRE ZODIAC.
CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ZODIAC.
LEGGERE ATTENTAMENTE PRIMA DE INIZIARE IL MONTAGGIO DEL VOSTRO ZODIAC.
VOR INBETRIEBNAHME IHRES ZODIAC VORLIEGENDES HANDBUCH AUFMERKSAM LESEN.
LEER CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE PONER EN SERVICIO SU ZODIAC.

Tome 2 - Volume 2
Teil 2 – Tomo 2

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VOLUME 2
DESCRIPTION - BUOYANCY CHAMBER
PROPULSION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND CIRCUITS
CONTENTS
PAGE
ÖI - GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS
I-1-Technical characteristics ------------------------------------------------- 3 - 4
I-2-Inventory --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
I-3-Location of items------------------------------------------------------------ 6-7
I-4- Handling ---------------------------------------------------------------------
I-5-Location of accessories-----------------------------------------------------
I-6-Tank / Fuel circuit-----------------------------------------------------------
I-7-Electrical circuit ------------------------------------------------------------
1-8-Safety labels------------------------------------------------------------------
8 - 9
10-12
13-17
18
19
ÖII - BUOYANCY CHAMBER
II-1-Installing the buoyancy chamber on the hull------------------------- 20-21
II-2-Setting up the buoyancy chamber – Main steps--------------------- 22
II-3-Inflation system-------------------------------------------------------------
II-4-Pressure --------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 24-25
ÖIII - PROPULSION SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION - Technical characteristics
I-1-TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dimensions
(m) 5.2
(ft) 17‘ 2“
(m) 4.02
(ft) 13‘ 2“
(m) 2.2
(ft) 7‘ 3“
(m) 1.2
(ft) 3‘ 11“
(m) 0.50
(ft) 1‘8“
Design category
(Directive 94/25/EC) C
Capacity
(ISO) 12
Maximum Kg (1) 1150
lb.(1) 2535
Kg (2) 315
lb.(2) 694
Compartment
5
Engine configuration
Minimum power
recommended HP (3) 40
KW (3) 30
Maximum power
recommended HP 70
kW 53
Maximum power
allowed HP (3) 90
kW (3) 68
Maximum
Maximum engine
weight Kg 200
Lbs 441
Overall dimensions
a (4) 4.46 m
14‘ 8“
b (4) 1.53 m
5‘
c (4) 0.81 m
2‘ 8“
a
b
c

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DESCRIPTION - Technical characteristics
NOTE
Dimension tolerance: +/- 4%
Weight tolerance: +/- 5%
NOTE
(1) The maximum payload has been calculated according to ISO 6185
standards. Operating at or near maximum payload is only advised in
calm water and at reduced speeds.
(2)Weight shown not including accessories
(3) The recommended power corresponds to optimum operation of the
boat's capabilities for an average load (9 people.)
(4)Hull dimensions without buoyancy chamber.
Use the maximum authorized power with extreme caution (see "Sailing
advice" chapter of Volume 1 of the manual.)
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOAD INDICATED ON
THE MANUFACTURER'S PLATE. THE MAXIMUM LOAD
INCLUDES THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE, FUEL,
ACCESSORIES, PASSENGERS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT AND
ANY OTHER TYPE OF LOAD.

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DESCRIPTION - Inventory
I-2-INVENTORY
HULL
•Polyester hull
•Counter-moulded non-slip deck
•1 Bow ring
•1 Anchor locker (capacity approximately 86 litres) + separating bulkhead
•2 traction chain plates
•1 Hull drain hole
•2 high flow rate self-bailers with stern well
•1 Tank 75 L
•1 Mooring cleat BUOYANCY CHAMBER
•Removable buoyancy chamber
•Easy push valves
•Anti-chafing band with wide profile
•External handles
•Internal handle
•Lashing
•Bow roller
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
•2 paddles
•Foot inflator
•Pressure gauge cap
•Repair kit
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
•Sling
•Roll bar
•Console
•Seat
•Boarding ladder
•Other options available. See your ZODIAC dealer

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DESCRIPTION – Location of items
I-3-LOCATION OF ITEMS
7
8
11 12
133
4 23 6
10
4 5 1
14
7
8
11 12
13
423 6
10
4 5 1
14

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STRONGAN DUOTEX PRO 500 BUOYANCY CHAMBER BLACK/RED, DEFENCE 165 MM
ITEM
REF. DESIGNATION
1 Bow roller
2 Anchor locker cover
3 Lashing
4 Handle
5 Mooring cleat
6 Buoyancy chamber
7 AFT Chain plate
8 High flow rate self-bailer
9 Hull drain hole
10 Water shield
11 Valve/tank gauge access hatch
12 Tank surface below deck
13 Ventilation grille
14 Tank filler access
7
8
11 12
13
4 2 6
10
45 1
14
4

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DESCRIPTION - Handling
I-4-HANDLING
I-4-1-Transportation
yThe trailer installation recommendations are specified in VOLUME I of the owner's manual.
I-4-2-Storage
Respect the position recommendations indicated below. Distances are expressed in millimetres.
WARNING
THE BOAT MUST REST ON THE BOW LINE
(SEE SKETCH BELOW).
800
2500

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DESCRIPTION - Handling
1-4-3-Lifting
To lift your boat:
You can use a 4-wire sling obtainable from your Zodiac dealer.
To carry out this operation you have to:
a- Remove the aft chain plates and refit them with the ring reversed (facing
forward).
b- Fit the bow of the boat with 2 additional chain plates (contact your ZODIAC
dealer). The diagram below shows the areas where the fore chain plates are
located (distances in millimetres).
All these fittings must be made watertight using Sikaflex.
A- Reverse the aft
chain plates
towards the bow
B- Fitting the fore chain plates
50
130
Detail of fore
chain plate
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DESCRIPTION – Location of accessories
I-5-1-Location of optional accessories
I-5-1-1-Console/Seat/Bolster
Your boat can accept certain optional accessories (console/seat/bolster). Position them in
the locations indicated below to optimise use of the boat and be able to pass the wires
under the deck.
In addition, certain areas, particularly those above the tank, are subject to certain
precautions when the tank is fitted (see diagram)
The positioning dimensions are taken from the aft transom (distances in millimetres).
Warning: To take advantage of the option to pass the wires under the deck and to avoid
damaging the structure of the boat, the cable guide (provided with the boat) must be
located in the grey-shaded area shown above (axis of non-slip area)
WARNING: For safety reasons, the tank hatch must remain accessible and
unencumbered by the position of accessories. It may however be entirely covered by the
console, while remaining accessible through the console chest.
1700
Seat/bolster
location
Console
location
400
Cable guide hole drilling area Tank location area (delimited by
non-slip area)
Tank access
hatch

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DESCRIPTION – Location of accessories
WARNING: Never drill the tank area with a bit which protrudes more than 30
mm from the drill chuck (identified on the deck by the limits of the non-slip area) and
do not use a screw more than 20 mm in length.
I-5-1-2-Cable feedthrough
Cables and fuel hoses are threaded below the boat deck.
Tank location area
under deck
Cable exit on the deck (through a cable
feedthrough) (supplied). Pay particular
attention to the drilling area.
Cable feedthrough

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DESCRIPTION – Location of accessories
I-5-1-3-Roll bar and boarding ladder
A- Roll bar (for use to best advantage comply with the installation dimensions)
B- Boarding ladder (recommended position)
920
360
30
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DESCRIPTION –Tank /Fuel circuit
Your boat is fitted with a tank of capacity 75 l located under the deck and filled through
a hatch situated at the front of the boat under the anchor locker lid (see diagram below)
I-6-1-Presentation of tank
Draw the base of the pipe leaving the engine to appear at the top and the pipe to the
tank to appear at the bottom
I-6-2-Procedure for filling the tank
To fill the tank, open the bow anchor locker lid (1), remove the small cover over
the filling area (2) and lift the filler plug (3) to begin filling the tank.
Fuel line cutoff valve
(accessible through the
hatch on the deck)
Level probe
Filling
Vent
1
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DESCRIPTION –Tank /Fuel circuit
I-6-3-LOCKING THE PETROL CIRCUIT (valve)
The fuel line is controlled by opening or closing the tank valve located under the
deck and accessible by removing the hatch over it.
NOTE: - When not using your boat, close the fuel circuit valve.
- When you are going to use your boat, open the fuel circuit valve.
WARNING
IN THE EVENT OF A PETROL LEAK OR A FIRE, THE
PETROL CIRCUIT CLOSING VALVE LOCATED ON THE
TANK ENABLES THE TANK TO BE CUT OFF FROM THE
PETROL CIRCUIT AND MUST REMAIN CLOSED.
Fuel circuit valve
Open Fuel circuit valve Closed
Valve

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DESCRIPTION –Tank /Fuel circuit
I-6-4–Maintenance (Replacing the tank)
NOTE:
If a problem occurs with your tank it can be replaced. A cavity is
provided on the deck which can be cut out.
A tank access hatch will then be installed.
For your safety, a ZODIAC agent or dealer must carry out this
installation. They are the only people qualified to carry out such
work.
I-6-5-Water/fuel separator filter (delivered with the boat)
In order to protect the engine, a water / fuel separating filter is placed on the engine’s
fuel supply circuit
ITEM REF. DESIGNATION
1 Filter head, secured to boat
2 Replaceable filter cartridge
WARNING
IT IS VITAL TO REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE AFTER EVERY
50 HOURS OF USE.
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DESCRIPTION – Tank /Fuel circuit
Recommended position: It is preferable to place the filter on the rear transom of the boat.
Changing the filter cartridge:
Follow ZODIAC’s recommendations and those of the filter’s manufacturer.
Place a draining funnel under the position of the cartridge to be replaced.
Before replacing the filter, the pressure in the fuel feed system must be released.
Follow the manual or the engine manufacturer’s instructions.
Fuel is extremely inflammable. SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE, disconnect the battery
and do not smoke or install the kit near to a naked flame. Put a drainage funnel under
the place where the cartridge will be replaced.
Before replacing the filter, the pressure in the fuel feed system must be released.
Filter

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DESCRIPTION – Tank /Fuel circuit
I-6-6-Recommendations
WARNING
;IN THE EVENT OF A PETROL LEAK OR A FIRE, THE
PETROL CIRCUIT CLOSING VALVE LOCATED ON
THE TANK BELOW THE DECK MUST BE CLOSED.
;HAVING A FULL TANK AVOIDS CONDENSATION
APPEARING ON EACH OUTLET.
;GET THE TANK CLEANED EVERY FIVE YEARS.
;CHECK THE TIGHTENING OF THE CLAMPS ON ALL
THE HOSES.
;WHEN YOU DRAIN THE FILTER, DO NOT EMPTY
THE WATER INTO THE BOAT. USE A RECOVERY
TRAY UNDER THE FILTER.
;CUT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE DISMANTLING
THE FILTER CARTRIDGE.
;CAREFULLY READ THE INFORMATION ON THE
FILTER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
;PETROL IS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE. ENSURE THAT
ENGINES ARE SWITCHED OFF AND THAT NOBODY IS
SMOKING OR HAS A FLAME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY
WHEN YOU ARE WORKING ON THE FUEL SYSTEM.

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INSTALLATION AND CIRCUIT – Electricity
I-7- ELECTRICITY
IV-7-1-Battery (not supplied)
Recommendation for battery location
I-7-2-Usage
Comply with ZODIAC's recommendations and with the recommendations of the battery
manufacturer for standard maintenance.
MAINTAIN YOUR BATTERY:
;KEEP THE BATTERY CLEAN AND DRY IN ORDER TO
AVOID PREMATURE WEAR.
;TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN THE TERMINAL LUGS BY
GREASING THEM REGULARLY WITH VASELINE.
WARNING
THE WATER FROM THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
CONTAINS MINERAL WHICH DAMAGE BATTERIES.
YOU SHOULD THUS ALWAYS TOP UP WITH DISTILLED
WATER
WARNING
•KEEP THE BATTERIES AND THE ELECTROLYTE OUT
OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
•ALWAYS KEEP THE BATTERY UPRIGHT, NEVER ON
ITS SIDE
•WHEN ADDING ELECTROLYTE OR WHEN
RECHARGING THE BATTERY, ALWAYS REMOVE IT
FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
•BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS A TOXIC AND
DANGEROUS LIQUID. IT CONTAINS SULPHURIC
ACID WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHES.
•BATTERIES CAN EMIT EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP
THEM AWAY FROM SPARKS, NAKED FLAMES, AND
CIGARETTES ETC.
•WHEN CHARGING OR USING A BATTERY, WORK IN
A WELL-VENTILATED ENVIRONMENT. ALWAYS
PROTECT YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING CLOSE TO A
BATTERY.
NOTE:
;If you do not plan to use your boat for a month or more, remove
the battery and store it in a cool, dark, dry place. Fully recharge the
battery before reusing it.
;If the battery is being put away for a longer period, check
electrolyte density at least once a month and recharge the battery as
soon as density is too low.
Electrolyte density: 1.28 to 20°C

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DESCRIPTION – Safety labels
I-8-Safety labels
You boat comes with safety labels. It is essential that you follow the recommendations on
these in order to be able to use boat in total safety.
Position on the deck