16. Propane and stove
The propane tank locker is located in the cockpit at the helm seat on the port side.
To use:
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Press the valve on/off button on the automatic valve control. This opens the solenoid on the
propane tank.
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To light the stove, push the knob in, turn the knob you want 90 degrees counter-clockwise,
and light the burner (to light oven put the flame in the tube that is inside/center bottom).
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Hold the knob in for 10-15 seconds, then release. Make sure that the flame goes all the way
around. Reduce any wind that may hinder this.
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If you cannot get the burner lit, check the manual shut offs - there are two. One on the
propane tank and one in the galley under the shelf above the stove. Make sure these are
both open and try again.
The 12v solenoid system is USCG approved device. You do not need to shut any manual valves
off unless you wish.
Panache is fitted with a Xintex S-1A Propane detector and Control System. This device will
detect propane and any other noxious gas or fume. The propane ‘sniffer’ has been placed in the
bilge (propane is heavier than oxygen and will sink into the bilge). The detectors are sensitive
to several types of gas and will trigger the alarm. The alarm can also be triggered if there is
moisture in the bilge. If the alarm sounds it does not necessarily mean that the propane system
is leaking, so don’t panic!!
In the event that the alarm goes off follow these steps:
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Close the valve on the propane tank.
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Check the stove and surrounding area for propane smell.
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If detected, open up the bilges and hatches. Point the boat downwind and use the manual
bilge pump to pump out the bilges.
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Call Horizon immediately
Under no circumstances should you use the electrical bilge pumps or any other
electrical system if you suspect a gas leak.