Grand Soleil 40
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Any flame on board should be a risk if considering the possibility of combustion.
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Before leaving the boat always:
- Turn off the stop cock under the stove unit;
- Turn off the mixer stop cock on the propane bottle.
Maintenance and checks
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Always make sure to stop the tilting movement of the stove unit by locking the
provided catch when used in still water.
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Check periodically hose pipe linking the bottle to the copper piping and the stove unit to the
stop cock: if cracks appear, replace them with homologated pipes of similar features.
These pipes must be replaced, whether in good condition, when expired as indicated in the
pipes.
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Regularly check that the clamps holding the flexible pipes are properly strapped.
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Have the copper piping and the other gas system components periodically inspected and
checked by technicians.
Gas leaks
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If you smell gas, it is advisable to turn off both stop cocks. Air the place and avoid
any source of combustion such as sparks, flames, lit cigarettes, etc.
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If it is not possible to get a skilled technician to spot and fix the gas leak, you can do
the following: Spread soap lather over all system connections starting from the bottle with
particular attention to:
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Pipe fitting mixer cock – hose pipe;
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Pipe fitting of the hose pipe - copper pipe;
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Copper pipe connection – stop cock;
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Copper pipe connection of the stop cock – hose pipe;
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Flexible pipe connection – stove unit;
Caution:
the presence of soap bubbles will show possible leaks.
Avoid the use of flames while searching for leaks.
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Always remember that, gas is heavier than air; in case of a leak, it will probably flow
down to the lowest parts of the boat (bilge).
