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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-50
Using the wrong type of fuel will result
in severe damage to the engines. Only
use DIESEL Fuel.
The fuel tank is vented. The photo above
shows the fuel tank vent on the starboard
side.
The vent fi tting is connected to the fuel tank
with a fuel vent hose. This vent allows air
to pass through the tank when fueling and
when the engines are drawing fuel from the
tank.
The fuel fi ll and fuel vent hose, fi ttings and
connections should be inspected for leaks
and signs of dry rot or swelling at least once
a year. If any of these conditions are pres-
ent, have an authorized Silverton Service
Technician inspect the entire fuel system
immediately. If a leak is found, turn OFF
the battery switches, disconnect the shore
power (refer to the electrical pages in this
section of the Owner’s Manual), and disable
any possible source of ignition. In addition,
all Fuel Shut-Off Valves should be shut off.
Shut-Off Valves are located at the fuel tank
and the fuel
fi lters. Contact your Silverton
Dealer or Silverton’s Customer Service De-
partment immediately.
Leaking fuel is a fi re 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 45C 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 fire, which
could cause personal injury or death.