BENETEAU Excess 15, Owner'S Manual

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EQUIPMENT
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GAS LEAK DETECTION
The gas circuit is equipped with a leak detection system.
STANDARD VERSION : a bubble leak detector is placed on the
circuit after the regulator in the cylinder storage container.
When the cylinder is open (system pressurised) and the valve
under the gas appliance is closed, press the red button on
the detector.
If nothing happens, the circuit is sealed.
The appearance of bubbles in the detector liquid signals a
leak on the gas circuit.
Use the leak detector according to the manufacturer’s in -
structions. If an LPG leak is detected or suspected, cut the
LPG supply at the main supply valve(s).
US VERSION : a pressure gauge is placed on the circuit after
the regulator in the cylinder storage container.
When the cylinder is open (system pressurised) and the valve
under the appliance is closed, the pressure on the manome-
ter must remain constant.
If the pressure drops then this means that there is a leak on
the gas circuit.
The pressure gauge only indicates the vapour pressure,
which is constant at a given temperature, and not the amount
of liquid LPG remaining in the cylinder.
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INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:
Please refer to the manufacturer’s instruction booklet for
details on the operation and maintenance of the LPG-fired
cooking appliance.
- Close the valves on the LPG supply pipes and on the
cylinders when the appliances are not in use. Close the
valves both before changing the cylinder and immediately in
the event of an emergency.
- Make sure that the appliance’s valves are closed before
opening the valve on the cylinder.
- Test the LPG-fired appliance to check for leaks before use.
- Check the bubble leak detector on a regular basis (Europe
version).
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IN THE EVENT OF A LEAK:
- Close the cylinder’s supply valve immediately.
- Turn off all naked flames and other flammable sources
(heaters, cookers, pilot lights, etc.).
- Do not activate the electric switch.
- Where possible, evacuate the area.
- Do not use any leaking appliance until it has been inspected
and repaired by an experienced professional.
- Make sure that all components in LPG-fired appliances are
fully accessible at all times.
- Make sure that the valves on empty cylinders are closed
and disconnected. Keep all protection mechanisms, caps
or plugs in situ. Store spare cylinders in well-ventilated
housings on the deck or in purpose-designed lockers that
are gastight and vented to the outside.
- Do not use LPG cylinder housings or lockers to store other
equipment.
- Flexible hoses for LPG-fuelled appliances must be checked
at regular intervals, at least once a year, and replaced if they
show any signs of damage or wear and tear.
- Check outlet pipes at least once a year. Replace the pipes
if they show any signs of damage or cracking.
- Do not use the stove when there is a likelihood that the
boat is going to be subject to large angles or roll or angles of
heel (unless the boat is fitted with a gimballed stove).
Despite the above tests carried out by the user, the boat shall
still have to be checked by an experienced professional
authorised to handle and service LPG systems.
To change the LPG cylinder:
1. Close the valve at the level of the LPG cylinder
2. Unscrew the LPG cylinder
3. Replace the LPG cylinder
4. Screw the new LPG cylinder down
5. Open the valve at the level of the LPG cylinder