Systems (some optional)
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7.11.
Gas system
Description of the system
The gas system (LPG) with its gas containers feeds the (optionally installed) consumers. The main components of
this system and their respective positions are detailed under chapter „7.12.2. Notation of the main decks gas system
components“ page 45 and „7.13. Drawing gas system fly deck (general view)“ page 45. The gas bottles are
located in their respective lockers. The main decks gas locker is situated under the stairs that lead to the fly bridge
deck, the gas locker on the fly deck is located in the wet bar. The gas system complies with the standard EN ISO
10239. Please make sure that the regulations of your flag state are also complied with.
Have repairs and work on the gas system executed by adequate personnel only. Any changes to the system must be
documented in this manual. The gas stowage compartments drain towards the outside, make sure these drains are
not obstructed. Also water may drain through the same opening.
The locations of the key components and controls are listed below.
Control device
Installation position
Valve
On the bottleneck
GOK- Low pressure regulator at the
bottle
Gas cylinder (bottle) with GOK-Low pressure regulator (Deck, Gas box
in wet bar)
Check valve
In the locker in front of the respective consumer appliance (see picto
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gram or label on the outside)
Manual check valve
On the respective consumers/ovens/grills/stoves etc.
Save operation of the gas system
Caution
» Read the supplied appliance manufacturers instructions before using any part of the
gas system.
» Close fuel supply-line valves and cylinder valves when appliances are not in use. Close
valves before refueling and immediately in an emergency. Be sure that appliance
valves are closed before opening the cylinder.
» Do not use cleaning solutions containing ammonia.
» Keep valves on empty cylinders closed and disconnected. Keep protective covers, caps or
plugs in place. Store reserve cylinders in ventilated housings on open decks or in gas-
tight lockers which are vented overboard and intended for that purpose
» Never allow gas cylinders to fall. Keep caps in position on the bottle neck while moving
cylinders. Use a gas cylinder cart while transporting long distances. Keep stored gas
cylinders secure at all times.
