Amel FR-AML SM, User Manual

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User’s guide
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1.4 Other equipment
1.4.1 Fuel tank
DANGER !
Any handling of fuel must be done
respecting the warnings of the sales company. Filling the
tank must be done in absence of spark, flame,
incandescent object (cigarette, …), or any other device
able to cause any events (like cellular phone).
Engine’s and generator’s manuals give warnings and
secure instructions for a safety use of this devices. Refer
to them before going on.
Any maintenance work on mechanical or electrical parts
should be done by skilled workers, using appropriate
tools and protections.
Use only appropriate gas-oil
for marine diesel engines .
Never use other fuel like petrol, kerosene, … because
they may start a fire.
A non adapted fuel may cause faults of the diesel
injection system.
The gas-oil tank in stainless steel has got a capacity of 600 l (132 Imperial Gallons, 159 U.S.
Gallons) and is located in the engine room (starboard).
Picture 46 – Gas-oil tank
Gas-oil
tank
Engine cooling system