Antares 44i Owner’s Manual
Revised March 26, 2012
Page 22 of 35
Propane & LPG Systems 4-7
This section is applicable to any liquefied petroleum gas. The gas tanks are located in the
stern lockers. The active tank is on the port side and is provided with a manual valve and an
electrically-operated solenoid valve.
In order to use any propane appliance, the manual valve at the tank must be fully open,
and the breaker at the main electrical panel must be “ON” to energize the solenoid valve.
The LPG switch must also be “ON.” The solenoid draws electrical power when “ON”. To
conserve battery power, the panel breaker should be “OFF” when no propane appliances are
in use. Be sure that appliance valves are closed before opening the cylinder valve.
Close fuel supply-line valves and cylinder valves when appliances are not in use. Be sure
that appliance valves are closed before opening the cylinder valve.
CAUTION: Close valves before refuelling, and immediately in an emergency.
It is suggested that you test the LPG system for leakage regularly. Connections can be
checked for leakage by:
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Observation of the pressure gauge for pressure drop with the appliance valves closed
and the cylinder valve opened then closed;
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Manual leak testing, or
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Testing with soapy water or detergent solution (with appliance burner valves closed
and cylinder and system valves open).
If leakage is present, close the cylinder valve and have the system repaired by a qualified
person.
CAUTION: Do not use solutions containing ammonia.
WARNING: NEVER USE FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS.
WARNING: Fuel-burning open-flame appliances consume cabin oxygen and release
products of combustion into the craft. Ventilation is required when appliances are in use.
Open designated vent openings while appliances are in use. Do not use the stove or oven
for space heating. Never obstruct ventilation openings.
Observe the following precautions:
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do not obstruct access to propane system components in any way;
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do keep valves on empty cylinders closed and disconnected. Keep protective covers,
caps or plugs in place. Store reserve cylinders in the lockers which are vented
overboard and intended for that purpose;
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do not use propane cylinder housings or cylinder lockers for storage of any other
equipment.
WARNING: Never leave craft unattended when LPG consuming appliances are in
use.
WARNING: do not smoke or use open flame when replacing propane cylinders.