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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL DESIGN CATEGORY A IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 94/25/EC AS AMENDED BY EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2003/44/EC 1/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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- Page 3 English. Dated: Signature: Detach along dotted line ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Owner’s Manual receipt acknowledgement to be returned to DUFOUR YACHTS 11, Rue Blaise Pascal- 17187 PERIGNY CEDEX- FRANCE I, the undersigned: Name Address owner of DUFOUR 500 no.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Wintering ______________________________________________________________________________ 22 IX. FUEL INSTALLATION ..........................22 X. STEERING SYSTEM ............................22 Helm __________________________________________________________________________________ 22 Emergency tiller _______________________________________________________________________ 23 XI. SAILING ................................. 23 XII. PREVENTION OF FALLS AND MEANS OF REBOARDING ..............24 5/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... - Page 6 ........................64 19.Drain system diagram ..........................66 20.Skin fitting location diagram ........................68 21.Engine installation diagram ........................70 22.Diesel circuit diagram ..........................72 23.Holding tank installation diagram ......................74 24.Lifting diagram ............................76 6/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 7: Introduction
This manual is intended to cover as much information as possible, so certain equipment or paragraphs might not apply to your boat. In case of doubt, please refer to the inventory which should have been given to you by your agent when you placed your order. 7/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 8: General Information
So always take care before putting to sea. DUFOUR YACHTS is not able to guarantee perfect functioning of the boat in exceptional sea conditions (violent storms, hurricanes, cyclones, waterspouts, etc.) SUMMARY OF DESIGN CATEGORIES... -
Page 9: Builder's Plate
Indicates the existence of a risk of injury or death if appropriate WARNING precautions are not taken. Indicates a reminder of safety practices or attracts attention to CAUTION hazardous practices that may cause injuries, or damage to the boat, its components or the environment. 9/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... - Page 10 (this measurement does not take into account the equipment such as lights and antennas that may be fixed to the top of the mast) : the max. draft is measured at the lowest point of the ballast equipping the boat ENGLISH 26-02-2013 10/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large...
- Page 11 The maximum total load is the sum of the recommended maximum load and the total mass of liquids (see ISO 12217-2:2002). The second index (AVS) represents the angle of disappearance of stability in degrees. Minimum sailing condition (M STIX 45,8 116,5° 11/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 12: Electrical Systems
When such equipment is being installed, respect the fitting instructions (conductor size, protection). To avoid maintenance problems, be sure to enter in the manual any modifications that may have been made to the electrical circuits. 12/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 13: Batteries
● In the event of electrolyte splashes, rinse the affected part of the body copiously and consult a doctor. Electric windlass ATTENTION! It is essential to run the engine with the throttle slightly open when using the electric windlass. 13/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 14: 220 Volts / 110 Volts Installation (Iso 13297 :2000)
During haul-out maintenance, set to the ‘on’ position in order to have earth [grounding] protection via the shore socket. WARNING Never let the end of a ship/shore supply cable dangle into the water. It may create an electrical field that could injure or kill nearby swimmers. 14/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 15: Gas Installation
Certain precautions must be taken to avoid any contact with naked flames or other hot areas. Never use the cooker when there is a probability of high roll angles or permanent heel angles (if the cooker is not suspended from gimbals). 15/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 16: Circuit Check (Iso 10239 :2000)
● Never leave the boat unattended when appliances using LPG are turned on. ● Refrain from smoking or using a naked flame while LPG cylinders are being changed. ● Close the valve on the empty cylinder before disconnecting it for replacement. 16/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 17: Drain & Sanitation System
Hot water is produced by a water heater connected to the engine cooling circuit and the shore electric supply. After the water heater has been emptied, make sure that the heating element is covered before power is re-applied. 17/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 18: Seacocks
- The discharge valve can be sealed in the closed position using a padlock. - Once a season, arrange to clean out the tank using a biodegradable disinfectant chemical. Leave the system empty if the vessel is to be left in below-freezing temperatures. 18/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 19: Flooding
If non-flammable materials are stored in the engine compartment, care should be taken to ensure that there is no risk of them falling into the machinery, and they must not obstruct access to the engine compartment or its exhaust. 19/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 20: Safety Instructions
● Fit free-hanging curtains near the cooker or any other appliance using a naked flame. ● Store flammable products in the engine compartment. ●Modify any of the boat’s installations (especially the electrical, fuel or gas installations), or allow any unqualified person to modify these installations. 20/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 21: Engine
Whenever possible, the engine must be stopped for any engine maintenance or checking operations. If this is impossible, then particular care must be taken with moving parts (propeller shaft, belts, etc.) to avoid any danger of injury. 21/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 22: Wintering
Checks to be carried out periodically: Check the play in the various elements (rudder stock/bearings, tension and wear in mechanical components) and grease the sprocket and chain if necessary. In the event of any doubt or problem, consult your agent. 22/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 23: Emergency Tiller
Breaking waves represent a significant threat to stability. Towing a boat creates significant overloading, adversely affecting the stability of your boat. ● Never: Raise heavy weights using the boom. 23/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 24: Prevention Of Falls And Means Of Reboarding
- The compasses, electrical and electronic devices must be examined in order to ascertain if damage or calibration changes have occurred. Protection of persons during a storm 24/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 25: Environmental Protection & Safety
● Certain products may also constitute a risk for your safety and the safety of others, and so it is important to read and comply with the instructions for use. ● Substances used must be labeled and stored in an appropriate place in the boat. 25/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 26: Safety Facilities
Take advantage of the opportunity provided by haul-outs to inspect the propeller, rudder, skin fittings, and transducers. ATTENTION! Aft lifting point is located near the sail-drive. 26/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 27: Docking, Mooring And Towing
They must be replaced as soon as they present any signs of damage, visible surface cracks or permanent distortion. Note that black items are less sensitive to UV light than light-coloured items. 27/78 DUFOUR 500 Grand Large ENGLISH 26-02-2013... -
Page 28: Guarantee, Transfer Of Ownership
It is stipulated that any handling, transport, parking, or convoying costs incurred in carrying out these operations remain the sole liability of the buyer/user, unless DUFOUR YACHTS yacht-builders offer to waive them in full or in part. The boatbuilder’s warranty excludes:... - Page 29 Any claim under these guarantee conditions must be of the packaging, assembly instructions, or installation made formally to DUFOUR YACHTS in writing as soon as when he is liable for this under the contract or it has been carried out under his responsibility.”...
- Page 30 Date of Purchase: ...................... Signed at ........... date ..............Seller Buyer DUFOUR YACHTS, le : ....... Exemplaire à retourner dans les 15 jours suivant la transaction à : Return the copy within 15 days after the transaction to: SAV DUFOUR YACHTS...
- Page 31 19. Drain system diagram ..................66 20. Skin fitting location diagram ................68 21. Engine installation diagram ................70 22. Diesel circuit diagram ..................72 23. Holding tank installation diagram ..............74 24. Lifting diagram ....................76 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 31/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 32: Presentation Plan
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Page 33: Accommodation Layout
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Page 34: Deck Fittings Plan
Towing points (Port & Starboard) Hatches must be closed when sailing "Man overboard": reboarding Life-raft storage location Anchor point for safety harnesses Lockers (must be closed when sailing) Location for ancillary storage Option ENGLISH 26-02-2013 34/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 35 35/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 36: Sail Diagram
17.60 m 5.60 m 5.60 m 6.04 m LP (128 % overlap) 6.00 m 58 m² Mainsail area 52 m² 52 m² Genoa area (128%) 48 m² Asymmetric spinnaker area* xx m² * Optional ENGLISH 26-02-2013 36/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 37 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 37/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 38: Halyard And Sheet Operating Diagram
Reef 3 (Grand Prix) * Main halyard Spinnaker halyard* Releasable forestay* Self-tacking jib sheet* Genoa halyard Reef 2 Boom vang Mainsheet Genoa sheet Genoa lead car adjustments* Genoa furler boss Spinnaker tack* Spinnaker sheet* Option ENGLISH 26-02-2013 38/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 39 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 39/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 40: Distribution Panel Diagram
Labe Description Battery charger Water heater Plug socket Plug socket Differential ENGLISH 26-02-2013 40/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 41 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 41/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 42: Circuit Diagram
Watertight outlet CE link Water heater 220V 10A outlets 220V microwave oven* Connector (cabinet rear panel) Connector G 20V/115V distribution panel Electrical wiring colours light blue green brown black green/yellow white Option Not supplied 42/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013... - Page 43 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 43/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 44: Circuit Diagram With Options
12V/220V/3000W inverter / charger Ancillary batteries pack Fuse 500A Air con circuit breakers box Electrical box with optional breakers Generator earthing plate Electrical wiring colours light blue green brown black green/yellow white Option Not supplied ENGLISH 26-02-2013 44/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 45 45/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 46: Electrical Installation Diagram
Turbo Air Con 16000BTU* Turbo Air Con 8000BTU* Desalinator DUO60* Desalinator panel * Desalinator filter* Desalinator membrane* Power generator* Generator electrical cabinet* Air con electrical cabinet* Electrical box with optional breakers and thruster chargers* Option ENGLISH 26-02-2013 46/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 47 47/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 48: Fuse Location Diagram
250A blade fuse: stern thruster option* 80A blade fuse: power generator* Zone H - 220 V 2-pole circuit breaker: shore general protection Zone I - 220 V Dual polar differential switch 32A: power generator* ENGLISH 26-02-2013 48/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 49 49/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 50: Charging & Power Circuit Diagram
Windlass relay* Bilge fan relay Fuse 5A Bilge fan Converter* Fuse 125A: converter* Differential circuit breaker: converter* Power socket: converter* Relay 12V: converter* Shunt -ve terminal (electrical panel) +ve terminal (electrical panel) Option ENGLISH 26-02-2013 50/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 51 51/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 52: Distribution Panel Diagram
10 A Navigation instrument pack 10 A Auto pilot 20 A Saloon lights 15 A Cabin lighting 15 A HiFi / 12 V outlet 10 A Voltmeter Fresh water gauge Diesel gauge 12V outlet 52/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013... - Page 53 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 53/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 54: Electrical Panel Terminal Diagram
Diesel gauge sensor – G1 Negative D Connector Deck lights Battery positive Spares 5 Spares 2 Spares 4 Windlass control Battery negative Spares 3 Electrical wiring colours black white orange brown light blue Option Not supplied ENGLISH 26-02-2013 54/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 55 55/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 56: Electrical Installation Diagram
12V watertight outlet Alternator Starter motor Speed sensor/transducer* Reading light Saloon speaker Bulkhead light w/o switch Freezer unit Anchor locker rinsing pump Bathroom spotlight with switch Indirect lighting Load splitter Engine overhead light Option ENGLISH 26-02-2013 56/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 57 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 57/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 58: Steering System Diagram
Sector stop Chains and cables kit Chain sheaves Sheave spacers Cable guide plates Port bulkhead fitting Starboard bulkhead fitting + brake Wheels Pilot rotary drive* Rotary drive bracket* Tiller angle indicator* Emergency tiller* Option ENGLISH 26-02-2013 58/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 59 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 59/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 60: Gas System Diagram
Watertight bulkhead fitting PVC pipe 6x8 copper pipe CE gas valve 10 Long connection hose Cooker Gas cabinet bulkhead fitting T-piece: plancha* Plancha* Locker for spare cylinder D25 garden hose option ** Not supplied ENGLISH 26-02-2013 60/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 61 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 61/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 62: Abandon Ship Plan
Recommended fire extinguisher locations Galley: 5A/34B 1kg powder extinguisher ** Chart table: 5A/34B 1kg powder extinguisher ** Cockpit locker: 5A/34B 1kg powder extinguisher ** Wh Engine compartment extinguishing hole Emergency exit Not supplied ENGLISH 26-02-2013 62/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 63 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 63/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 64: Fresh-Water System Diagram
¾" WX F connector ½" WX M connector Fresh water / seawater valve 3-way fresh water / seawater valve Fresh water / seawater foot pump Cockpit table mixer tap + hand shower Deck water intake* Option ENGLISH 26-02-2013 64/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 65 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 65/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 66: Drain System Diagram
Description Electric bilge pump Ø25 discharge hose Immersed electric bilge pump 1" skin fitting Manual bilge pump D25 valve strainer Ø25 discharge hose Manual bilge pump 1" skin fitting ENGLISH 26-02-2013 66/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 67 67/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 68: Skin Fitting Location Diagram
Air con discharge* (x3) 1/2" Desalinator discharge* 1/2" Skin-fitting Electrical bilge pump discharge 1" Manual bilge pump discharge 1" Strainer skin-fitting Air con seawater intake* Desalinator seawater intake* Power generator seawater intake* Option ENGLISH 26-02-2013 68/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 69 69/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 70: Engine Installation Diagram
13 Insulation foam 14 Strainer skin-fitting 15 Exhaust outlet 16 Anti-siphon elbow 17 Seawater intake valve 18 Seawater filter 19 Waterlock silencer 20 Bilge fan 21 Engine battery 22 Load splitter 23 Isolator ENGLISH 26-02-2013 70/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 71 71/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE ENGLISH 26-02-2013...
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Page 72: Diesel Circuit Diagram
Description Port diesel tank Diesel stopcock Anti-overflow vent Fuel deck-plate Tank vent Starboard diesel tank Valve / selection coupling port/starboard Quick-close valves Diesel pre-filter ENGLISH 26-02-2013 72/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 73 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 73/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 74: Holding Tank Installation Diagram
Skin fitting & seacock, ¾" Ø 50 mm waste deck-plate Skin fitting & seacock, 1-1/2" Ø20 hose Ø38 anti-odour hose Ø51 anti-odour hose 3/4" chrome-plated brass vent 50 L polythene holding tank U-bend ENGLISH 26-02-2013 74/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 75 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 75/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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Page 76: Lifting Diagram
Labe Description See red triangular marker under deck-line Light displacement: 15,245 kg Max. beam: 4.78 m Standard draught: 2.30 m ENGLISH 26-02-2013 76/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE... - Page 77 ENGLISH 26-02-2013 77/78 DUFOUR 500 GRAND LARGE...
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