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Fuel system
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Position the tank on some kind of soft bedding. Do
not position the tank on wooden blocks or on other
type of uneven bedding. This might cause abnormal
stresses with subsequent risks of cracking in the
tank.
Install the fuel tank in the boat. Secure the tank by
clamping, to prevent it from moving in rough sea. The
tank shouls be located in a cold compartment of its
own in order to avoid heating of the fuel or spreading
of the fuel to other parts of the boat in case of leak-
age.
In boats where space is at a premium, the tank can
be tailored to suit the space underneath the gunwale
or some other similar space.
The tank must be properly vented. The tank venting
line (1) should have an inner diameter of min. 12 mm
(1/2"). Raise the hose internally to create a water lock.
The filler fitting (2) should be adapted for a minimum
50 mm (2.0") hose connection. The hose between the
deck fitting and the tank must overlap the tubing at ei-
ther end with at least 75 mm (3.0") and be locked with
two hose clamps. The hose clamps must be made of
a corrosion-resistant material.
Common ground for the fuel tank, filling etc. is not
generally required for diesel installations. Local author-
ities, however, could demand this on boats in general.
NOTE! Install the filler and venting hoses, preventing
traps (3) being formed.
NOTE! The fuel filler fitting and venting must be in-
stalled in a way that prevents overfilling and fuel en-
tering air intakes.
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