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18. Propane and stove
The propane tank locker is located next to the helm seat on the port side.
To use:
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Turn the LPG switch on, this is located to the
left of the fridge. This opens the solenoid on
the tank. To light, turn the knob you want 90
degrees anticlockwise, push the knob in and
light the burner using the automatic ignition.
•
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 it to light, check the valve
on top of the connected tank is open.
•
When you have finished using the burners, or
the stove, switch off the solenoid on the 12v
panel before you turn off the knob on the
stove. This will burn the gas out of the lines
and you can test whether the solenoid is
working. If the burner remains lit after
switching the solenoid off you must manually close off the tank in the
cockpit.
The 12v solenoid system is USCG approved device. You do not need to shut
any manual valves unless you wish (or unless the solenoid stops working, as
indicated above).
All of our yachts are fitted with propane detectors. The propane ‘sniffer’ has
been placed in the bilge (propane is heavier than air and so 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.
Under no circumstances should you use the electrical bilge pumps or
any other electrical system if you suspect a gas leak.
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