Bubble Boat Bubble No 1, Installation & General Instructions

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Where applicable, the door glass may require light
cleaning occasionally depending upon the continuous
running time of the stove.
Appliances must be securely bolted down to resist
impact or collision and must be level in both directions.
All the appliances are supplied with clamp down
brackets except the Back Cabin Cooker which must be
fastened down through the foot plates.
The top of the appliances can be used for warming and
cooking.
The oven appliances have a comprehensive range of
cooking facilities with both oven and hot plate cooking
available.
Some appliances can also be supplied with a coal kit,
which just like a solid fuel stove, coal effect will only
be available when the stove is running at maximum or
near maximum performance.
Suitable deck flanges, flue systems and anti-
downdraft cowls must be used.
CONTROLS
The output of the stove is regulated by the amount of
oil allowed to go into it and this function is controlled
by the -:
OIL CONTROL VALVE (O.C.V.), Turning the knob
anti clockwise controls the oil flow.
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Take care to make sure that all safety and ventilation
issues are adequately addressed.
FUMES
Always fit a suitable Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
alarm within 1.5meters of the appliance.
Make sure that the function is checked on regular
basis. (weekly)
Make sure that the alarm can be heard in the sleeping
quarters.
Here are the main causes of fume or smoke to leak
from the stove.
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The chimney is blocked.
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There are too many bends in the chimney.
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The above deck chimney extension is not high
enough.
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The boat is moored in a position near to high
buildings or trees and downdraughting is
occurring.
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The chimney or parts of it are not airtight.
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There are unusually strong cross winds.
If down draughting occurs turn the appliance off
until the winds subside and do not attempt to re-
ignite the appliance until it has completely cooled
down.
When it has cooled down, before attempting to
ignite the appliance remove the catalyser and
examine the base of the pot to make sure that
there is no oil left in the pot, if there are signs of
oil in the pot do not attempt to ignite the appliance
until it has been completely dried out.
FIRE
Fire can be caused by a variety of potential danger
points and because of the space limitation on boats;
this risk is ever present and must be adequately
assessed.
The main danger is the effects of heat from the stove
on combustible materials and boat occupants.
Make sure that all combustibles are adequately
protected from the effects of heat radiation.
Appliances must stand on a fireproof base of minimum
thickness 30mm or a purpose made stand.
Floors in front of the stove must have suitable fire
protection.
Built in stove heat shields should not be removed
under any circumstances.
BURNS
During normal, day-to-day use, many parts of the
stove, pipe work, and chimney will become too hot to
touch.
Hot surfaces must be adequately protected to prevent
anyone falling on to, or touching them.
Suitable fireguards for the appliance and chimney
must be fitted.
Fireguards must comply with BS6539.
Always use heatproof gloves when working on or near
to a hot stove.
CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLES
The appliances must be fitted in line with the
distances specified in the tables.
All hearths and fireplaces must be made from non-
combustible materials and adequately designed for the
job.