Summary of 54 ESCAPE
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54’ escape houseboat manual w e l c o m e t o.
Page 3: Table of Contents
Table of contents marine radio .....................................................................................................1 engines/helm .................................................................................................. 3 houseboat batteries ...................................
Page 4: On/off
Your escape has come equipped 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. Make sure the h/l switch is in the hi position. Channel 16 use channel 16 for hailing and emergencies o...
Page 5: Weather
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 ...
Page 6: Your Escape Has Two
Your escape 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 ...
Page 7: Hydro-Lock
Shut down • return throttles to neutral position. • turn key to off. Hydro-lock hydro-locking of an engine occurs when water enters the engine cylinders. The starter will click, but the engine won’t turn over. Caused by • overloading the back deck. • large waves behind boat. • dropping lake level wh...
Page 8: Engines/helm
• to transfer control back to the lower helm, set upper helm controls to neutral, then return to the lower helm and press the “black” transfer button to regain control. Don’t drive from the upper deck: • in any wakeless area, including the marina. • when approaching a dock. • when approaching a beac...
Page 9: Battery Test
The 12-volt house system includes cabin lights and navigational lights, water pumps, the horn and the vhf radio. Charging • start the generator following generator starting procedures. • turn on the breaker for the inverter on the ac panel. • charging is most efficient with unnecessary dc breakers o...
Page 10: Houseboat Batteries
2. Engine or start battery • push toggle switch to position 2 • should be 12 or greater when generator is not running. • when generator is running, should be 12.5 or greater. 3. Generator crank battery • push toggle switch down and the volts will register. • should be 12 or greater when generator is...
Page 11: Generator
The generator is located in the hatch on the rear deck of your houseboat. Starting/ warm up • turn on the blower switch • the remote start is located on the electrical panel in the lower right side. • confirm that the main switch and all circuit breakers are off. • hold the on switch and momentarily...
Page 12: Generator
Gfi outlets some electrical outlets have a gfi breaker. Push in the reset button to reset. To shut down generator • turn off all ac circuit breakers 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...
Page 13: Your Houseboat Is
Your houseboat is supplied with 100 gallons of fresh water. Fresh water holding tank • fresh water refill is located on the outside starboard front corner and is marked shore water fill • open only when refilling tank from a potable water hose located at any marina. • the fresh water has as on-deman...
Page 14: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies no lake water no fresh water water pressure breaker may not be on low batteries lost prime out of water fresh water breaker not on. Turn on breaker charge batteries press down toilet flush for about a minute to restore prime refill at marina wi...
Page 15: Hot Water
Hot water your boat is equipped with a 10-gallon capacity water heater. To start • turn on the dc main. • turn on the valve for your propane tank. • turn on the water pump breaker located on the dc panel. • turn on the water heater breaker located on the dc panel. • turn on the water heater switch l...
Page 16: Holding Tanks
Holding tanks your escape has been equipped with a black water tank and a grey water tank that has a combined 700 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 f...
Page 17: Common Troubleshooting
Remote station pumpout • see help preserve in your nautical notes for locations of remote pumpout. • unscrew waste cap. • place end of hose into opening. • work the hand lever to pump. Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies odor holding tanks are full pumpout at the nearest marina o...
Page 18: Gas/propane
Gas/propane fuel tanks • your houseboat has a port, starboard and a toy fuel tank. • the port tank is for the port engine and the generator. • the starboard tanks are for the starboard engine and the toys. • fuel fittings are located on the rear wall in front of engine covers. • each fuel tank holds...
Page 19: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting 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 16.
Page 20: Refrigerator
Refrigerator how to start • confirm that the inverter is on or that the generator is running. (see below.) • tac refrigerator breaker must be on at main panel • if using the generator, you must have the generator switch in the gen position. It is located in the lower right of the panel. Getting the ...
Page 21: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies not cooling properly is the refrigerator on? Is there too much in your refrigerator? Was everything cooled down before you put it in the refrigerator? How hot is the outside air temperature? Turn on the refrigerator. Check the bottles of propan...
Page 22: Range
Range to light the burners • confirm that the propane is on. • inverter breaker must be on along with stove/microwave breaker. • turn control knob counter clockwise to the lite position. • adjust heat, with knob, to the desired flame size. To light the oven • confirm that the propane is on. • adjust...
Page 23: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies grill won’t light propane is off propane is empty turn on propane be sure propane is full grill to light • confirm that the propane is on. • open lid of grill. • visually check to be certain where you will light the grill. • turn knob to light ...
Page 24: Heater
Heater on propane heater • turn on dc main breaker on the dc panel. • turn on the furnace breaker on the dc panel. • be certain that the propane is on. • set thermostat to desired temperature. • the fan will come on and run for 2-5 minutes before you feel heat come out of the vents. Heat pump • turn...
Page 25: Cooling
Cooling on/off • generator must be running. • turn on ac main breaker. • turn on air conditioner breaker. The thermostat is located on the main salon wall. • directions specific to the model on your houseboat are on the thermo- stat. • the fan may run 10-20 minutes before you feel cool air coming ou...
Page 26: Accessories
Accessories microwave • turn on inverter breaker. • turn on stove/ microwave breaker on the ac panel. • use microwave as you would at home. Coffee maker • generator must be running. • turn ac main switch to ship’s gen. • turn on galley outlets breaker on the ac panel. • use the coffee maker as you w...
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Fuel transfer pump • turn on dc main breaker • turn on fuel transfer breaker • pull out remote fuel station emergency shut off on back deck • turn on switch on transfer pump and begin fueling hot tub • the hot tub will heat and circulate water from inverter power but if jets are desired the generato...
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Boat repair: 928-645-1149 rental office: 928-645-1078 nps emergency: 928-608-6300 nps office: 928-608-6301 dangling rope: 928-691-0206 bullfrog marina: 435-684-3010 reservations: 800-528-6154.