Robertson and caine LePard 46, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
A1010 3 Cabin Segue 110V Original Dated Sept 2006.doc Page 33 of 59
12. GAS SYSTEM OPERATION
The gas cylinders are situated in a self-draining locker on the starboard side of the
cockpit, near the transom walk through. A gas line links the tanks to the stove and a
solenoid valve shuts of the gas in the locker as shown in the drawing
L46-STD-FA-0076-0.
The “Gas Valve” breaker situated at the DC switch panel activates the solenoid. To
use the stove, switch on the breaker. An orange pilot light will indicate that the
system is on.
The pressure gauge is to check for leaks and is situated in the gas locker.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT GAS SYSTEMS ARE A POTENTIAL HAZARD
UNLESS OPERATED PROPERLY.
The following should be adhered to:
1. Test the LPG system for leakage regularly. Check all connections for leakage
by:
- Observing the pressure gauge for pressure drop with all appliances
valves closed, and cylinder valve opened, and then closed.
- Manual leak testing.
- Testing with soapy water or detergent solution (with appliance-burner
valves closed and cylinder and systems valves open).
2. If leakage is present, close the cylinder valve and have the system repaired
before further use. A competent person should make system repairs.
3. CLOSE THE MANUAL VALVES WHEN THE GAS IS NOT IN USE.
4. IN AN EMERGENCY, CLOSE THE MANUAL VALVES ON THE BOTTLES.
DO NOT RELY ON THE SOLENOID VALVE.
5. Make sure the valves on the stove are closed before opening the manual
valves and the solenoid valve.
6. NEVER USE A FLAME TO FIND A LEAK.
7. Ammonia can corrode copper. Do not use a solvent or a liquid containing
ammonia on the copper pipes or a leak may occur at a joint.
8. WHEN A GAS APPLIANCE IS IN USE IT BURNS UP OXYGEN AND GIVES
OFF OTHER GASES SUCH AS CARBON MONOXIDE. THERE MUST BE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN GAS-BURNING APPLIANCES ARE
USED.
9. Keep the valve closed on empty cylinders. Empty cylinders must be left in the
locker or on deck.
10. DO NOT STOW ANYTHING ELSE IN THE GAS CYLINDER LOCKER.
11. Propane gas is to be used and may be used between – 35 and + 50 C.
12. NEVER LEAVE GAS APPLIANCES IN OPERATION OR GAS CYLINDER
MASTER VALVES OPEN WHEN NO ONE IS ON BOARD.
13. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN CHANGING BOTTLES.
14. GAS CYLINDERS SHOULD BE CHECKED ANNUALLY AND SHOULD BE
CHANGED IF DAMAGED OR CORRODED.
15. THE GAS REGULATOR IS PRE-SET AND SHOULD NOT BE TAMPERED
WITH. A QUALIFIED GAS TECHNICIAN SHOULD CHECK IT ANNUALLY.