Silverton 34C, Owner'S Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-41
Leaking fuel is a fi re and explosion
hazard; personal injury or death could
occur.
If any fuel fi ll or vent hoses are in need of
replacement, be certain that ONLY USCG
TYPE A1 or A2 are used.
The use of any hose other than USCG
TYPE A1 or A2 could result in fuel leak-
age. Leaking fuel is a
fi re and explosion
hazard; personal injury or death could
occur.
Fuel Tank Grounding System
The fuel tank and fuel fi ll on your 34C are
electrically grounded (or bonded) to the
ground buss of the bonding system. The
grounding system is designed to prevent
the discharge of static electricity, which
could cause a spark, especially when
fueling your yacht. An authorized Silverton
Service Technician should inspect this
system at least once each year.
While fueling, a spark caused by static
electricity could result in
fi re or ex-
plosion, which could cause personal
injury or death.
Fuel Distribution Hoses
Each engine has a fuel supply hose that
runs from the pickup tube in the fuel tank
to the engine. Also, each engine has a
fuel return hose that runs from the engine
to the fuel tank. The generator has a fuel
supply hose that runs from the fuel tank
to the fuel selector valve. If your
34C is
diesel powered, there is also a fuel return
hose routed similar to the supply hose.
See the photo below which show the fuel
distribution hoses at the fuel tank.
The fuel distribution supply and return
hoses,
fi ttings and connections should
be inspected often for leaks and signs of
wear, dry rot, cracking, cha
fi ng or swelling,
A good way to examine the fuel hoses is
to run your hand along the length of the
hose including the
fi ttings. Small leaks will
be revealed as wet spots on your hand. If
any evidence of hose deterioration is pres-
ent, have a quali
fi ed technician replace all
of the hoses with USCG TYPE A1 hoses
immediately. If a leak is found, turn OFF
battery switches, disconnect shore power
and disable any possible
The use of any hose other than USCG
TYPE A1 or A2 could result in fuel leak-
age. Leaking fuel is a
fi re and explosion
hazard; personal injury or death could
occur.