NorthStar 320 WA -, Manual

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NORTHSTAR MANUAL
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Extinguish all smoking materials.
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Turn off engines, all electrical equipment, radios, stoves and other
appliances.
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Remove all passengers.
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Keep the fill nozzle in contact with the tank and wipe up any spilled
fuel.
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Check the bilges for fuel vapors before starting the engine.
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Do the "sniff test". Sniff around to make sure there is no odor of
gasoline anywhere in the boat.
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Do not start the engine until all traces of fuel vapors are eliminated.
Fuel Management
Practice the "One-Third Rule" by using:
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One-third of the fuel going out
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One-third to get back and
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One-third in reserve
4.3. LPG-GAS SYSTEM
Please see your boat’s Specific Information Booklet.
If your boat’s galley is equipped with a gas burner, following instructions
have to be respected.
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Close GAS (LPG) supply-line valves and cylinder valves, when
appliances are not in use. Close valves before changing cylinder
and immediately in an emergency.
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Be sure that appliance valves are closed before opening the
cylinder valve.
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Test the LPG system for leakage regularly. Check all connections
for leakage by
-manual leak testing, or
-testing with soapy water or detergent solution (with appliance-burner
valves closed and cylinder and system valves open).
If leakage is present, close the cylinder valve and have the system
repaired before further use. System repairs should be made by a
competent person.
Do not use solutions containing ammonia.
Never use flame to check for leaks.
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Fuel-burning open flame appliances consume cabin oxygen and
release products of combustion into the craft. Ventilation is
required when appliances are in use. Open designated vent
openings while appliances are in use. Do not use the stove or
oven for space heating. Never obstruct ventilation openings
(Please see your boat’s Specific Information Booklet.).
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Do not obstruct access to LPG system components in any way.
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Keep valves on empty cylinders closed and disconnected. Keep
protective covers, caps or plugs in place. Store reserve cylinders in