Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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rate should never be used with your boat; it could
damage your fuel system.
Before Fueling
NOTE: Refer to the engine OEM information for the type
of fuel and octane rating recommended for your boat's
engines.
1. Make sure that your boat is securely moored.
2. Close all ports, windows, hatches, and doors.
3. Turn "OFF" all fans, motors and any other devices
that could create a spark, including the stove, oven,
and generator.
4. Extinguish all open flames and smoking material,
such as cigarettes, on the boat and in the area
around the fuel dock.
5. Place all of the battery bank master disconnect
switches in the "OFF" position.
6. Have all guests and passengers leave the boat.
Only the fuel handlers should be in the area.
Fueling
1. Remove the starboard and port FUEL deck plates
using the cap removal tool supplied with your boat.
Refer to the "Deck Plates" portion of Section 9 for
the exact locations of these plates.
2. Make sure that the fuel you are about to pump into
your fuel tanks is the type recommended by the
boat’s engine manufacturer.
3. Estimate the approximate amount of fuel you wish
to take on.
4. Begin pumping fuel into the fuel tanks a rate of no
more that 9 GPM. When the tank is close to full,
slow the fuel flow rate to less than 9 GPM. While
fueling, keep the fuel hose nozzle in constant con-
tact with the metal fuel fill deck plate. This is a
safeguard against static sparks.