Edgewater Networks 262CC Quick Start Manual

262CC

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

THE HELM: ............................................................................................................................... 4

LOCATION OF COMPONENTS ..................................................................................................... 4

ACCESSORY SWITCHBOARD ..................................................................................................... 4

COMPASS ................................................................................................................................ 4

PLUMBING SYSTEM ................................................................................................................ 5

FRESHWATER SYSTEM ............................................................................................................. 5

RAW WATER WASHDOWN ........................................................................................................ 5

LIVEWELL ................................................................................................................................ 5

BATTERIES AND ELECTRICAL............................................................................................... 6

LOCATIONS OF BATTERIES AND COMPONENTS ........................................................................... 6

AUTOMATIC CHARGING RELAY SYSTEM ..................................................................................... 6

BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH ................................................................................................... 6

ONBOARD HEAD ..................................................................................................................... 7

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .............................................................................................. 7

ONBOARD HEAD ..................................................................................................................... 8

BEFORE/AFTER USE ....................................................................................................... 8

USING THE BUILT IN SINK ............................................................................................... 8

USING THE OVERBOARD PUMP-OUT FEATURE ........................................................... 8

ONBOARD HEAD ..................................................................................................................... 9

SAFETY SYSTEMS ..................................................................................................................10

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM ...........................................................................................10

EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP LANYARD ......................................................................................10

APPENDIX: ..............................................................................................................................11

NAVIGATION
SYSTEM

ACCESORY
SWITCHBOARD

THROTTLE
CONTROLS

MAIN
ELECTRICAL
PANEL

COMPASS

THE HELM:

The helm of the boat contains all of the important hardware to monitor and
control the boat.

Location of Components

Accessory Switchboard

The accessory switchboard contains switches, which send power to many of the
boat’s accessories. If an accessory is not powering up, always check to make
sure that the switch has been engaged.

NOTE: Switches remain active even when the engine is not running. Always
return switches to the OFF position to avoid battery drain when storing the boat.

Each switch is individually labeled. Switches are push ON/OFF style. A
depressed switch is in the ON position and a flush switch is in the OFF position.

NOTE: for more information on the location and operation of each switch consult

the user’s manual.

Compass

Your boat is equipped with a standard compass, which can be used in the event
that the navigation system fails. It is important to be familiar with its operation
when offshore for emergency purposes.

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PLUMBING SYSTEM

Freshwater System

Your boat is equipped with a freshwater system, which includes a freshwater
holding tank, freshwater pump, and freshwater shower system. The fresh water
is also used to flush the toilet located in the onboard head.

The switch for the freshwater system is located on the accessory switch panel.

NOTE: Keep the freshwater pump in the OFF position when not in use.

The freshwater pump is located in the bilge along with many of the other
onboard boat pumps. The freshwater tank is located below the deck. The fill
valve for the freshwater tank is located in the starboard side gunwale.

NOTE: Always fill the freshwater tank with drinkable fresh water.

Raw Water Washdown

Your boat is equipped with a raw water washdown feature. This system allows
an owner to wash debris from the boat using seawater. The switch, which
activates the high-pressure pump, is located on the accessory switch panel.

NOTE: Keep the raw water pump in the OFF position when not in use.

Livewell

Your boat is equipped with a livewell, which circulates raw water though an
onboard livewell tank. To operate properly, the valve inside the livewell must be
adjusted to provide an even flow in and out of the livewell. Too much and it will
be more than the drain can handle, too little and the water will not get the proper
circulation. The valve should be turned counterclockwise to open and clockwise
to close.

The livewell drains through a hose connected to a thru-hull fitting on the port side
of the boat. To completely drain the livewell, remove the bottom plug and allow
the water to drain overboard.

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BATTERIES AND ELECTRICAL

Locations of Batteries and Components

Your boat is equipped with 3 batteries, which are located under the deck access
door. Two batteries are reserved for the engines, while the other battery is used
as a house battery to power the boat’s electronics. The electrical system
consists of the batteries, ACR system as well as two electrical switch panels.

NOTE: AGM style batteries use a different technology than traditional Lead-Acid
batteries. Always install only AGM compatible equipment such as battery
chargers or inverters.

The main electrical panel is located below the helm station and provides power
and electrical safety through fuses to all of the electrical systems onboard the
boat. The main fuse panel also includes the battery selector switch.

The accessory switch panel is located at the helm station is used to power all of
the accessory electronics onboard the boat such as the navigation lights. See
the HELM section for more information.

Automatic Charging Relay System

Your boat is equipped with an automatic charging relay system, which will
automatically combine the batteries when the engine is running for charging,
and isolate them when the engines are off. With this system, you will not need to
use the battery selector switch to charge the batteries.

Battery Selector Switch

The boat uses a set of battery selector switches, which provide isolation for
each battery and also provide the ability to have a backup in case of a dead
or weak starter battery. When in port and running accessories such as
entertainment equipment or pumps, the selector switch should be set to the
ON position. When leaving the boat unattended, the selector switch should
be in the “OFF” position.

The battery switches also contains a COMBINE position, which can be used for
emergencies in the case that your engine batteries are discharged, but the
house battery still has power. The engine COMBINE position combines the
engine batteries, while the main COMBINE position combines all three batteries.

NOTE: Avoid leaving the selector in the “COMBINE” position, as the weak
battery will drain the charged battery, leaving you with two weak batteries.

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