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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GAS
Type of cylinder: butane, service pressure 10 kg/cm
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or according to current standards
of your country).
Close the valves on the system and on the cylinder when the appliances are not used. Close
the valves before you change cylinders and immediately in case of emergency.
Never leave unattended an appliance that is working. Don't install or store flammable materials
above or over the stove (curtains, papers, napkins etc.).
Make sure that the valves of the appliances are closed before you open the cylinder or hose
valve.
In case you smell gas or find that the burners have gone out (although appliance models cut
off automatically if the flames go out), turn off the valves of the appliances. Do ventilate the boat
in order to get rid of any residual gas. Find the cause of the problem.
Regularly test the gas system in order to detect any gas leak.
Check all the connections using water and soap or detergent, closing the valves of the
appliances and opening the valve on the cylinder.
If you detect a leak, close the valve of the cylinder and repair before you use it again.
The appliances use the oxygen of the cabin and release combustible gases. Ventilate your boat
when using appliances.
Don't obstruct the air vents and at least leave the door open. Don't use the oven or stove as
back up heaters.
Lock the stove oven when being not used in order to avoid damaging the tubes when sailing.
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WARNING
- For all recommendations concerning gas: Refer to chapter 2, «Safety».
- Don't use a solution containing ammonia.
- Don't use a flame to detect leaks.
- Don't smoke, don't use a naked flame when you change the gas cylinder.
ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
- Shut off the gas supply at the bottle as well as the cooker tap.
- When changing the cylinder, refit the cap in place on the regulator threaded section (to
avoid corrosion).
- For winter storage instructions and precautions, refer to Chapter 13.
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