Appliances which burn fuel consume oxygen and discharge combustion products into the boat. Good ventilation is essential when an appliance is in use.
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Never use the LPG cooker for heating the boat.
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Never cover the ventilation openings.
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Ignite the burner by pushing the knob down. Then turn the gas knob to its maximum position, listen for the gas flow, and hold the knob down.
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Light the flame by lighting the burner with a match, lighter, or built-in ignition system. Keep pushing the knob for 10 seconds. If released earlier, flame sensor might shut down gas.
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Adjust the flame by turning the knob to the desired size.
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Turn off the LPG cooker by turning the knob back to its original, off position to stop the gas.
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Close the valves on the supply pipes and the container valve when the appliance is not in use.
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Close the valves before refuelling and immediately in an emergency.
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Check that the appliance valves are closed before opening the container valve.
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Keep the valves of empty cylinders closed and disconnected.
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Fit the protective covers, caps or plugs.
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Store spare or empty cylinders on the open deck or in drained areas designed for the purpose.
Replace the regulating valve every 10 years.
The valve contains a thin rubber diaphragm which eventually dries out or swells up. If the diaphragm breaks, gas can escape from the cylinder with full pressure into the system, thus causing a fire.
System has pressure gauge installed to LPG cylinder connection. LPG system shall be checked for leakage before each use.
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Close appliance valve.
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Open LPG cylinder valve.
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Allow indicated gauge pressure to stabilize.
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Close LPG cylinder valve, and observe pressure gauge reading for 3 min.
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Pressure gauge reading should remain constant if no leak in the LPG system is present.
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Gauge does not provide an indication of liquid LPG remaining in the cylinder, only its vapor pressure, which is a constant at any given temperature.
If LPG leakage is detected or suspected, the following action shall be taken immediately.
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Shut off the LPG supply at the main supply valve.
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Extinguish naked flames and other ignition sources (heaters, cooking appliances etc.).
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Do not operate electric switches.
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Evacuate the area if possible.
Inspect the hoses and pipes in the system regularly, at least once a year.
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Replace parts if there is any deterioration or damage.
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Replace the LPG hoses outside the cabin every second year, and the LPG hoses inside the cabin every 3 to 5 years.
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Check the flue ducts at least once a year.
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Replace the flue ducts if there is any deterioration or damage.
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Check the connection gaskets for the regulating valve always when containers are replaced, and replace the connection gaskets annually.
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Never use an open flame when detecting leaks.
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Do not use solutions that contain ammonia for manual leak testing.
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Never smoke or use open flames when a gas container is being replaced.
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lf a leak is detected, shut off the main LPG supply valve and do not use LPG appliances.
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Do not use an installation that has leaked until it has been inspected and repaired by a competent person.
For the LPG cooker maintenance schedule and instructions, see the manufacturer's manual.
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Keep the LPG container in a space designed for it.
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Never leave the boat unattended when LPG appliances are in use.
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Do not smoke or use open flame when replacing LPG cylinders. Close cylinder valves on empty cylinders before disconnecting for replacement.
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Do not modify the craft's LPG system. lnstallation, alterations and maintenance shall be performed by a competent person. Have the system inspected at regular intervals or as required by national requirements.
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Make sure that you always have free and rapid access to the LPG system.
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The ambient temperature for LPG systems is –20 - +60°C.
Never use a wrong type of fuel in the cooker as this may damage the cooker.