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MERRY FISHER 855 Marlin

OWNER'S MANUAL

959207
Index C

Summary of Contents for MERRY FISHER 855

Page 1: ...MERRY FISHER 855 Marlin OWNER S MANUAL 959207 Index C...

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Page 3: ...er 24 4 1 3 Deck searchlight 25 4 1 4 Navigation lights 26 5 SAFETY 27 5 1 PREVENTING MAN OVERBOARD SITUATIONS AND THE MEANS OF GETTING SO MEONE BACK ONBOARD 27 5 1 1 Prevention of man overboard 27 5...

Page 4: ...3 1 AC shore socket 60 7 3 2 Diagram of the layout AC circuit 61 7 3 3 Anodes 63 8 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS LPG SYSTEM GPL 65 9 DOMESTIC APPLIANCES 69 9 1 FRIDGE 69 10 ONBOARD COMFORT 71 10 1 ELECTRON...

Page 5: ...LAYOUT DIAGRAM 108 13 3 HYDRAULIC STEERING 110 13 4 BOW THRUSTER 112 14 DECK FITTINGS 115 14 1 GENERAL POINTS 115 14 1 1 Polyester 115 14 1 2 Plexiglas 115 14 1 3 STAINLESS STEEL 115 14 1 4 Solid woo...

Page 6: ...6 140 16 5 WINTER STORAGE 131 16 6 TRANSPORT 132 17 ENVIRONMENT 133 18 APPENDIXES 135...

Page 7: ...manual may be optional Your JEANNEAU dealer will be able to help and advise you in the use and maintenance of your boat The initial commissioning of your boat will require a lot of skill and care The...

Page 8: ...rise please contact your dealer If a maintenance manual is provided please use it Always use the services of an experienced professional for the maintenance of your boat for fitting accessories and fo...

Page 9: ...d NF EN ISO 10240 of February 2005 This owner s manual is written in several languages French is the authentic reference language This owner s manual was written and made up into pages by SPBI S A Any...

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Page 11: ...s that can be dismantled without affecting the structure of the boat Overall width Bmax 2 97 m Including removable parts that can be dismantled without affecting the structure of the boat Beam Bh 2 93...

Page 12: ...tanks when they are full 530 kg Fuel capacity 400 l Fresh water capacity 100 l Black water capacity WC 90 l It may not be possible to use these capacities fully depending on the trim and load of the b...

Page 13: ...n the weight of the boat in ballast of the cargo if relevant and of all liquids contained in fixed tanks when full fuel water grey water black water The maximum recommended weight shown on the manufac...

Page 14: ...not exceed the recommended maximum number of people onboard However many people are onboard the total combined load of people and any gear or equipment must never exceed the recommended maximum load...

Page 15: ...of a significant height of less than or equal to 2 metres You may meet with such conditions in exposed inland waters in estuaries and in coastal waters with moderate weather conditions Category D In s...

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Page 17: ...boat s stability trim and its performance It is important to keep water in the bilges to a minimum The boat s stability is affected by adding to the weight of the superstructure When under way it is...

Page 18: ...located on the stern deck at the level of the engine well allows access to The fuel supply valve The engine tightening on the aft bulkhead This access trapdoor must be closed BY HAND without using an...

Page 19: ...19 140 Access to the saloon Access Cabin Sliding hatch Version 2 doors Holding Sliding side bay window 3 STABILITY AND BUOYANCY...

Page 20: ...ently and carefully Do not allow children to open or close the hatches unsupervised It is imperative that the access doors to the saloon are kept closed when at sea Close the deck hatches and porthole...

Page 21: ...cause it to be unstable when turning Do not drive at top speed in areas of heavy boat traffic or in situations of reduced visibility strong winds or heavy seas Reduce the boat s speed and wake out of...

Page 22: ...load distribution Speed Rapid acceleration Transition from displacement mode to planing mode Sea conditions Rain and mist Darkness and fog Lights on inside the boat Position of the upper and side awn...

Page 23: ...23 140 4 1 1 Wiper The windscreen wipers run on DC power Wiper Location Engine access Control Steering station 4 MANOEUVRABILITY...

Page 24: ...24 140 4 1 2 Windscreen washer Reservoir location Saloon Control Steering station...

Page 25: ...eck searchlight The deck searchlight runs on DC power A fuse protects the electrical circuit Control Steering station 1 Deck searchlight on off 2 Deck searchlight directional switch Location Roof 4 MA...

Page 26: ...140 4 1 4 Navigation lights The navigation lights run on DC power Control Steering station The only function of the samson post is to support the navigation light Any other use is dangerous and forbid...

Page 27: ...5 1 1 Prevention of man overboard The zones outside the working deck area are the hatched areas below The working deck means those areas outside where people stand or walk during normal use of the bo...

Page 28: ...for corrosion particularly at connecting points With synthetic guard rails change them as soon as they show signs of wear due to chafing or UV Version 3 doors Version 2 doors Ref 1 Fitting a means of...

Page 29: ...imbing back onboard Some types of equipment for getting back onboard have a locking device when folded up It is important to keep the means for getting back onboard deployed and ready to use once the...

Page 30: ...lps to locate it easily 5 3 SECURING MOVEABLE ITEMS Before putting to sea carefully read the launching instructions shown on the liferaft When at sea never padlock or lock the stowage locker for the l...

Page 31: ...31 140 5 4 INFORMATION ABOUT THE RISKS OF FLOODING AND ABOUT THE BOAT S STABILITY 5 4 1 Openings in hull View Side View Hull 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 SAFETY...

Page 32: ...asin evacuation Not 7 Black water tank WC Not 8 Scuppers Chain locker Not 9 Scuppers Chain locker Not 10 Galley sink drain Not 11 Gas locker drain Not 12 Cockpit scupper Not 13 Vent hole Fuel tank Not...

Page 33: ...flow freely down to this lowest point of the boat which includes Regularly cleaning the lowest point of the boat and the drainage channels Secondary drainage system Manual bilge pump The manual bilge...

Page 34: ...e layout Bilge pumps Reference Designation Rate 1 Manual bilge pump 32p minute 2 Manual bilge pump lever 3 Electric bilge pump 30p minute 4 Electric bilge pump switch 45 strokes minute If 70 stroke mi...

Page 35: ...umps Ref 3 The electric bilge pump switch is situated inside the wheelhouse Ref 4 The electric bilge pump must only be used to discharge stagnant water at the bottom of the bilge It must not be used t...

Page 36: ...th water coming in through breaches in the hull Keep the water level in the bilges to the minimum Never store anything right at the bottom of the boat Allow bilge water to flow freely down to the lowe...

Page 37: ...37 140 Diagram of the layout Drying out the bilge 5 1 24 10 2 4 7 11 14 16 21 19 13 18 28 25 27 32 30 33 36 39 42 SAFETY...

Page 38: ...3 Find out if you can solve the problem yourself by looking at the engine manual 4 Request help Reference Designation 1 Chain locker drain scuppers 2 Washbasin drain plug 4 Washbasin draining 7 Gas lo...

Page 39: ...r larger outboard engine must have onboard one or more portable fire extinguishers with a total combined capacity of at least 8A 68B The risks associated with other fuel burning equipment are describe...

Page 40: ...xtinguishing capacity and located in the following places The location of the portable fire extinguishers is shown by the pictogram below When in use this boat must be equipped wih a fire blanket to p...

Page 41: ...e of the fire fighting equipment The location of the drainage points in the petrol tank compartment The location of evacuation routes and fire exits Notes for the attention of the boat user General po...

Page 42: ...engine compartment has a port that makes it possible to inject the extinguishing product inside without opening the usual access hatches Location petrol tank compartment A pictogram helps to locate i...

Page 43: ...ble extinguishers stored in lockers Leave the boat unsupervised when cooking equipment and or heating equipment is in use Modify any of the boat s installations especially the electrical fuel or gas i...

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Page 45: ...elecrical system of the vessel or the relevant diagrams It is important that the installation maintenance and any modifications be carried out by a technician qualified in marine electricity change o...

Page 46: ...y the battery charger if the boat has one It is imperative that when the boat is first launched a professional engineer connects the batteries Always check the condition of the batteries and charge sy...

Page 47: ...h distilled water Keep all metallic objects away from the batteries Lead batteries contain sulphuric acid Be careful not to knock them over whenever handling them All work carried out on a battery mus...

Page 48: ...e Never open watertight batteries Never add acid or distilled water The pressure valves are used to seal the batteries and cannot be opened without being destroyed If the batteries overheat a build up...

Page 49: ...ry breakers before leaving the vessel risk of complete discharging of whole battery bank Avoid operating the battery switches when the batteries are charging Never switch off the battery breakers when...

Page 50: ...teries is low on power use the battery link function by actuating the linking system Coupling handle Put the handle in the place provided for it Turn the handle to connect the coupling circuit when st...

Page 51: ...permanently connected to the batteries and does not need to be disconnected when starting the engine In some electrical circuits there may be battery chargers coupled in parallel Maintenance Before d...

Page 52: ...52 140 7 2 5 Diagram of the layout DC circuit P P Pw 12V 12V Pw R 12V Pw W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 37 37 37...

Page 53: ...ng 15 Interior lighting 16 Fridge 17 Port navigation light 18 Electric bilge pump 19 Control Bow thruster 20 Starboard navigation light 21 Circuit breakers 22 Draining pump for shower 23 Masher WC dra...

Page 54: ...he black button to restart it Location Steering station from left to right Navigation lights Electric bilge pump Electric bilge pump Masher WC drainage pump to sea Deck wash pump Draining pump for sho...

Page 55: ...n to sea Windscreen washer 2 Pump sea water 3 Cockpit lighting Electric bilge pump 4 Deck searchlight 5 Interior lighting Shower pump 6 Navigation lights Wiper 7 12 V socket 8 Steering station lightin...

Page 56: ...CB1 n 10 CB1 r 10 CB2 r 10 G2 r 30 G3 n 30 n1 5 46a UP DOWN 41a 42a 43a 45a 47a 7 5A 44a G1 r 30 40 APC1 vi 1 5 CMDG1 CMDG1 G3A n 30 G3B r 30 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 95 96 6P1B r 1 5 6P1B n 1 5 97 6P...

Page 57: ...ributor 20 Connection 21 Connection 22 Connection 23 Connection 27 Loudspeaker 28 Loudspeaker 35 Relay box Electronic 36 HDS display 37 Sonic Hub 38 Depth sounder 39 Deck searchlight 40 Windlass circu...

Page 58: ...ight 83 Samson post Mooring light 84 12 V socket 85 Electric bilge pump 86 Interior lighting 87 Compass light 88 Courtesy lighting 89 Masher Pump WC evacuation to sea 90 Wiper 91 Wiper 92 Deck wash pu...

Page 59: ...rcuits with a polarity indicator Never let the end of the boat shore supply cable hang in the water The result may be an electric field liable to hurt or kill the swimmers nearby There may be danger o...

Page 60: ...plug the extension cable into the AC socket on the boat then into the socket onshore First unplug the extension cable from the socket onshore then from the AC socket on the boat Differential switch R...

Page 61: ...61 140 7 3 2 Diagram of the layout AC circuit 7 12V 12V 12V 1 3 4 5 2 2 7 8 6 AC SYSTEM...

Page 62: ...62 140 Reference Designation 1 Battery Bow thruster 2 AC socket 3 Battery charger 4 Differential circuit breaker 5 Water heater 6 AC shore socket 7 Engine battery 8 Engine battery...

Page 63: ...um anodes Sea water zinc anodes If the motor mountings are raised the anodes are out of the water in this case the anodes can no longer protect the sterndrive take note of the skipper s recommendation...

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Page 65: ...storage places provided for these It is recommended that you ensure good ventilation when using gas powered equipment to prevent asphyxiation Reference Designation 1 Cooker 3 Supply valve Gas 7 Regul...

Page 66: ...66 140 Gas cylinder locker Cooker open Closed Supply valve Gas Access Forward cabin...

Page 67: ...a manual search by applying a foaming solution or soapy water or a detergent with the taps of the burners closed and those of the installation and of the gas bottle staying open The foaming solutions...

Page 68: ...s used Open the vents provided for this when using this equipment Do not use a hotplate or an oven to heat the living areas Never obstruct the vents provided for ventilation Never leave the boat unsup...

Page 69: ...e fridge The refrigration power can be affected by The ambient temperature The quantity of food to chill The frequency of opening the door Maintenance Clean the evaporator with a damp cloth at least o...

Page 70: ...70 140 Location Saloon Capacity 42 litre...

Page 71: ...r the sensors in antifoul when antifouling the hull Regularly clean the sensors ADVICE RECOMMENDATION Place the protective covers on the repeaters when unused for long periods When sailing store the p...

Page 72: ...and refrain from smoking during fuel tank filling Get your fuel circuit checked regularly by a professional engineer Avoid any contact between inflammable materials and the hot sections of the engine...

Page 73: ...systems during winterisation in particular the cockpit shower and water heater to avoid damage from freezing Clean change the filters regularly Regularly check water tightness of joints in the water s...

Page 74: ...to the pipe the valve is open when the valve handle is in line with the pipe Reference Designation 1 Open valve 2 Closed valve Valves have a lifespan of approximately 5 years It is essential to have a...

Page 75: ...75 140 11 3 FRESH WATER FILLING SYSTEM FRESH WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 11 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WATER SYSTEMS...

Page 76: ...ion 1 Galley sink 2 Washbasin Head 5 Water heater 6 Deck filler 7 Water unit 8 Water tank 9 Cockpit shower 10 Deck wash pump 11 Water inlet Washing Deck 12 Connecting bridge washing Water tank Locatio...

Page 77: ...activates the flow when the pressure in the water system falls The water unit must only be used with the fresh water supply All other use with sea water or bilge water with oil products is prohibited...

Page 78: ...78 140 11 4 2 Cockpit shower The cockpit shower allows the use of fresh water for rinsing off Location Cockpit...

Page 79: ...he deck or the boat s tender to be washed The deck washer pump control switch is situated inside the wheelhouse Control Steering station Operation Open the sea water intake valve Attach a hose to the...

Page 80: ...ure only when it is operating with electrical resistance The thermostat is pre set in the factory The mixer tap allows the temperature leaving the water heater to be adjusted Never switch on the water...

Page 81: ...e flushing water from the toilets Close the valves after each use and above all when the boat is unattended Regularly check the valves and thru hull seacocks for proper operation and watertightness Re...

Page 82: ...m of black water system Reference Designation 1 Marine toilet 2 Sea water intake WC 3 WC evacuation to sea 4 Black water tank 5 WC evacuation Deck Filler cap WASTE 6 Black water tank 7 Masher WC drain...

Page 83: ...ssings etc in the toilets and black water tank will inevitably lead to blockages Faecal matter causes formation of unpleasant odours in the black water tanks to which the use of salt water for flushin...

Page 84: ...4 140 Black water tank Masher Capacity 90 litre Black water tank gauge Location Head Masher control WC evacuation to sea Location Steering station NOTE The valve must be opened before starting the pum...

Page 85: ...A very simple method is soda salts which clean and disinfect at the same time Before winterising flush the tank with copious amounts of fresh water filling it through the WASTE deck connection Leave a...

Page 86: ...gram of black water system Drainage by electric pump DC Masher Reference Designation 1 Vent hole 2 Seawater intake valve 3 Black water tank 4 Masher WC drainage pump 5 WC 6 Gauge 7 WASTE deck connecti...

Page 87: ...ed WASTE Ref 7 Use the pump out system where fitted at a port Use of a DC electric toilet has a tank discharge macerator I Open the sea water intake valve Ref 2 II Fill the bowl by pressing the fill b...

Page 88: ...washbasins Close the valves after each use and above all when the boat is unattended Regularly check the valves and thru hull seacocks for proper operation and watertightness Regularly check the tight...

Page 89: ...aterials and the hot sections of the engine Never switch off or de energise the electric system when the engine is running Never block the access of the fuel supply valve Do not obstruct or modify the...

Page 90: ...oor located on the stern deck at the level of the engine well allows access to The fuel supply valve The engine tightening on the aft bulkhead This access trapdoor must be closed BY HAND without using...

Page 91: ...e engine compartment Don t close the fuel supply valve between each use of the engine unless for a lengthy absence Get the whole propulsion system checked at least once a year by a professional engine...

Page 92: ...he exhaust gases as soon as you start the engine If no water runs out stop the engine immediately Check the coolant flow Before using the engine make sure you carefully read the handbook provided by t...

Page 93: ...ol in board engines Version Twin engine Filling up with fuel Fill the fuel tank using the deck filler marked PETROL for this Fuel capacity 400 litre Reservoir location petrol tank compartment Regularl...

Page 94: ...wheelhouse thanks to the dipstick Some of the gauges must be calibrated when you first fill the tanks please consult your dealer Gauge The tanks nominal capacity cannot be fully used due to the load...

Page 95: ...advisable to clean the circuit only with soapy water All the fuel circuit connections must be checked once a year When cleaning the boat be careful not to damage the valves vent or fuel circuit filler...

Page 96: ...EL CIRCUIT Version Twin engine Reference Designation 1 Fuel gauge indicator 2 Fuel tank 4 Vent hole Fuel tank 5 Fuel filter 6 Fuel filter 10 Deck filler 11 Fuel supply valve 12 Fuel supply valve 1 2 4...

Page 97: ...ersion Single engine Reference Designation 1 Fuel gauge indicator 2 Fuel tank 4 Vent hole Fuel tank 5 Fuel filter 6 Fuel filter 10 Deck filler 11 Fuel supply valve 12 Fuel supply valve 12 1 2 4 5 10 1...

Page 98: ...e strainer in antifoul This valve must absolutely always be opened before starting the engine A sea water filter filters the water before it goes through the heat exchanger Regularly inspect the sea w...

Page 99: ...two filters One filter is an integral part of the engine its role is to filter fuel very finely Please refer to the engine manufacturer s notes for any maintenance and for the frequency of filter cha...

Page 100: ...100 140 12 8 ENGINE INSTALLATION In single engine version This boat is designed for use with a single outboard engine In twin engine version This boat is designed for used with twin outboard engines...

Page 101: ...on use and maintenance of the engine Control lever The control lever is fitted with a safety system which prevents the engine from starting when in gear The trim adjustment control is built into the h...

Page 102: ...of a push button situated on the wheelhouse and their position is adjustable The flaps only work when the boat s engines are running Control Location Steering station Flaps ADVICE RECOMMENDATION Refe...

Page 103: ...ation When the tabs are lowered the bow of the boat has a tendency to lift out of the water When the tabs are raised the bow of the boat has a tendency to drop Maintenance Clean the tabs regularly wit...

Page 104: ...104 140 Reference Designation 1 Mechanical actuator 2 Control panel 3 Control box 4 Fuse...

Page 105: ...e manufacturer Never change the propeller without first consulting a professional engineer Propeller efficiency will drop if the propeller blades are damaged in any way or dirty regularly clean the bl...

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Page 107: ...EM 13 1 GENERAL POINTS The steering is hydraulic The steering system is an important safety feature For this reason the annual inspection of the whole system must be carried out by a professional engi...

Page 108: ...engine Reference Designation 1 Steering rack 2 Steering wheel 3 Engine control lever 4 Cables Accelerator Reverser 5 Hydraulic steering 6 Watertight bellows 9 Hydraulic piston 10 Outboard 11 Outboard...

Page 109: ...e Designation 1 Steering rack 2 Steering wheel 3 Engine control lever 4 Cables Accelerator Reverser 5 Hydraulic steering 6 Watertight bellows 9 Hydraulic piston 10 Outboard 11 Outboard 12 Connecting r...

Page 110: ...ram Nothing must impede the movement of the ram regularly ensure that the ram is able to function smoothly when moving the engine from hard to port to hard to starboard when fully raising the engine...

Page 111: ...be left in the pump this space is vital for the hydraulic circuit to work properly it allows the oil to expand that the nuts and screws are fully tightened to the correct torque as shown in the manuf...

Page 112: ...e with the boat s engine running A control panel is located in the wheelhouse The electric battery switch for the thruster automatically comes on or goes off when the thruster is started or stopped To...

Page 113: ...oul the housing and the propellers Layout of components Forward cabin 1 Battery 50A 2 Bow thruster 3 Charging relay box 4 Positive battery isolator switch 5 Master operation relay 6 Fuse Anode See Ano...

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Page 115: ...sh water Use a polish paste for thin scratches Consult your dealer concerning deep scratches 14 1 3 STAINLESS STEEL Stainless steel is an alloy of iron and carbon steel with the addition of chromium T...

Page 116: ...canvas sheets protective covering over the fixed upholstery Maintenance To maintain the quality of the fabric you are advised to spray it regularly with clarified water and to brush it with a soft br...

Page 117: ...117 140 Fish case Fishpond Seating Cockpit Must be secured while sailing 14 DECK FITTINGS...

Page 118: ...f the corresponding anchor point NOTE Measurements are expressed in kN If non metal anchor points are installed on the boat their limited lifespan must be taken into account They must be replaced as s...

Page 119: ...ngth of lines chains must not exceed 80 of the breaking strength of the anchor points Always tow or be towed at low speed Never exceed the maximum speed of a displacement hull during a tow Be particul...

Page 120: ...ocation Forward cabin Breaker 80A Location Saloon Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for use and maintenance Windlass operations are dangerous Always keep the anchor chain or rode free and unfou...

Page 121: ...ows the length of chain let out Operation Before lowering the anchor make sure that the chain or anchor rode is securely attached to the clinch Activate the circuit breaker then use the control to sta...

Page 122: ...ided for this to release the chain grab Then let the chain run out using the handle to control its speed as it runs The handle serves only to release the chain grab in order to lower the anchor manual...

Page 123: ...oapy water to maintain its appearance and avoid accumulation of debris Try to avoid using the following products lacqeurs aggressive cleaning products detergents xylene or acetone based products which...

Page 124: ...sh for clothes It is advisable to clean thoroughly every 2 years Stain removal Follow these steps for routine cleaning Remove as much debris as possible using a soft brush Spray the fabric with water...

Page 125: ...ior upholstery Remove the cushions during lengthy periods of absence Make sure the bilges are clean and dry For lengthy periods of absence leave the icebox and fridge doors open to prevent mould from...

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Page 127: ...127 140 16 HANDLING TRANSPORT 16 1 LIFTING PLAN Note Measurements are expressed in mm The position of the lifting slings is shown in the pictogram below 16 HANDLING TRANSPORT...

Page 128: ...nding chapters If cleaning off existing antifouling requires high pressure washing Ensure the water temperature does not exceed 15 degrees The water pressure must not exceed 150 bars The distance betw...

Page 129: ...129 140 16 3 UPPER LIMIT OF ANTIFOUL Measurements are expressed in millimetres 16 HANDLING TRANSPORT...

Page 130: ...g Check the cleanliness of the sea water strainers Check the anodes see the chapter on Electricity Check the propeller see the chapter on Steering Prepare enough fenders and lines Check the engine s s...

Page 131: ...e spaces Air all of the cushions and upholstery for a good while before putting them back onboard and arranging them so as to limit the surface areas touching Close the black out curtains Leave open t...

Page 132: ...Total mass of the liquid content of fixed tanks when they are full 530 kg Weight of boat on trailer 3 616 530 4 146 kg Components that should not be on the boat during transportation or when towed tab...

Page 133: ...ely not in the sea Dead batteries are toxic to health and to the environment So batteries must not be put in with household waste but must be recycled separately Contact the harbour master or a specia...

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Page 135: ...reservoir and the deckfill to prevent the accidental wellback of fuel Use only an Attwood 99ICV series Inlet Control Valve in line with the fuel fill hose No other fill hose valves should be installe...

Page 136: ...nufacturer should refer to CFR 40 for complete labeling guidelines In order to meet the requirements of CFR 40 1060 135 the vessel must be labeled with respect to evaporative emissions in the followin...

Page 137: ...of the fuel system and vessel The Attwood 99ICV series inlet control valves include features to allow vapor and liquid fuel to pass the valve in order to ensure the inlet valve does not create an acci...

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