Summary of 65’ AXIOM
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65’ axiom 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 generator .............................................
Page 4: On/off
Safe loading • when loading your houseboat be sure to follow these guidelines for proper floatation. Guidelines • boat must sit level front to back and 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 e...
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 Houseboat Has
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 del...
Page 7: Throttle
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 1 long blast (4 seconds) and 3 short blasts (1 second each). Halon system • halon system is an automatic fire sup...
Page 8: Engines/helm
Engines/helm 5 flying bridge controls 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 operator should never leave the active station while engine is in gear. Helm transfer should only be attemp...
Page 9: Common Troubleshooting
. Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies engine doesn’t turn over engine turns over but won’t start is the throttle in neutral out of fuel put throttle in neutral check vesselview fuel gauge for fuel level. Don’t drive from the upper deck: • in any wakeless area, including the marin...
Page 10: 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 ...
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8 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...
Page 12: Generator
9 generator battery test 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 display should be between 11-13 volts when generator is not running. • when gener...
Page 13: Common Troubleshooting
10 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. Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies no g...
Page 14: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies no lake water no fresh water water pump breaker may not be on low batteries fresh water breaker not on. Turn on breaker charge batteries press down toilet flush for a minute to restore prime turn on breaker water pressure 11 yourhouseboat is su...
Page 15: Hot Water
Hot water your boat is equipped with one 19-gallon capacity water heater. To start water heater • 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. Common trouble...
Page 16: Holding Tanks
Holding tanks your houseboat has been equipped with blackwater tanks that have a com- bined 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 servi...
Page 17: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting 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 odor 14.
Page 18: Gas/propane
Gas/propane fuel tanks • your houseboat has four separate and independent 650 gal fuel tanks. • 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% ...
Page 19: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies 16 propane smell toy tank stops pumping gas generator stops running the grill is not turned off all the way range not off toy tank fuel availability is empty breaker not turned on at panel generator fuel availability is empty turn off grill and...
Page 20: Refrigerator
Refrigerator how to start • turn on the inverter breakers. • turn on the refrig breaker on the main dc panel. • the refrigerator on this model operates on standard 110v electricity just like the one at home. • refer to the instructions located inside the refrigerator/freezer for more details. Gettin...
Page 21: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies 18 refrigerator does not operate motor operates for long periods refrigerator makes a beeping sound is the inverter breaker on? Is the ref/freezer breaker on? Large amounts of food placed in the refrigerator to be cooled or frozen hot weather o...
Page 22: Range
Range to start the burners • confirm that the propane detector valve is on. • 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 detector valve is on. • adjust oven temp at control panel on the t...
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 propane is on.(port side second level). • open lid of grill. • visually check to be certain where you will light the grill. ...
Page 24: Furnace
Furnace furnace/heat pump on • generator must be running for heat pump to operate. • turn on the ac unit breaker on the main dc panel. • set thermostat to desired temperature. • the thermostat for the unit is on the main hallway wall near fridge. • the fan will come on and run for 2-5 minutes before...
Page 25: Common Troubleshooting
Common troubleshooting problem possible causes remedies cooler won’t operate is the generator on? Is the main rotary switch turned to generator? Is the ac unit breaker on? Start the generator turn rotary switch to generator turn on ac unit breaker cooling cooling on/off • generator must be running. ...
Page 26: Accessories
Accessories microwave • turn on inverter remote • turn on range/ microwave breaker on the main dc panel. • use microwave as you would at home. Coffee maker • turn on inverter remote. • turn on outlets breaker on the main ac panel. • use the coffee maker as you would at home. Blender, toaster and can...
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24 hot tub • the hot tub will heat and circulate water from inverter power but if jets are desired the generator must be running and the hot tub breaker located on the ac main panel in the cabin must be “on”. • with the tub full. Turn the propane bottles “on” (at back of hot tub) • turn “on” spa bre...
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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