Carver 33 SUPER SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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5.1.3 Fuel Tanks
Your boat holds a maximum 252 gallons of fuel in two tanks. The fuel
tanks are positioned aft of each engine. The fuel system meets or ex-
ceeds the standards set by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Boating Industry
Association and the American Boat and Yacht Council that were in effect
when your boat was constructed. Each fuel tank has passed a rigorous
test conducted by the tank manufacturer. Additionally, the entire fuel
system passed Carver’s own pressure testing and inspection.
Before your boat is delivered, your Carver Dealer also makes a full
inspection of the fuel system. An entry on the Carver Pre-Delivery
Service Record verifies the dealer’s completion of this inspection.
5.1.4 Fuel Tank Vents
Each fuel tank is vented overboard. As the fuel tanks are filled during
fueling, air is displaced from inside the tanks and escapes through the
vents. Conversely, when the engines are running, air enters the fuel
tanks through the vents to displace the fuel being used. Refer to 9.7.3
Thru-Hull Fittings for the exact location of the fuel tank vents.
5.1.5 Fuel Shut-Off Valves
Fuel shut-off valves are included with the fuel system:
• Fuel supply shut-off valves are located on the top of the fuel tanks
near the aft inboard corner.
• Fuel transfer line valves (diesel systems only) are located on the
bottom of the fuel tanks near the aft inboard corner.
The fuel supply shut-off valves must be open when operating the engines.
5.2 Engine Room Ventilation
Your boat’s engine room is equipped with a ventilation system consisting
of intake ducts, exhaust ducts and bilge blowers. This system is designed
to remove any fuel vapor from the engine room. The bilge blowers oper-
ate whenever the engines are running, as long as the two Bilge Blower
circuit breakers on the DC Control Center are “ON.”
You are responsible for keeping the engine room ventilation system in
proper operating condition. Inspect the intake and exhaust ducts regu-
larly to make sure they are free of obstructions and have not collapsed or
torn. Inspect the blowers to make sure they are operating properly.
Replace any worn components with new components of the same type.