RDG603A13
– Issue 19
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20. Exhaust System (Canal Boat)
WARNING:
EXHAUST HAZARD!
NEVER OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION.
NEVER BLOCK VENTS OR OTHER MEANS OF VENTILATION. ALL COMBUSTION
ENGINES CREATE CARBON MONOXIDE GAS DURING OPERATION.
ACCUMULATION OF THIS GAS COULD CAUSE ILLNESS OR EVEN DEATH.
The exhaust outlet size
on the engine is 1½” BSP female. There must be a flexible exhaust
hose of suitable exhaust grade between the engine and the silencer or hull outlet. The outlet
must be above the waterline at all times. The exhaust fittings and silencer (if fitted), must not
be smaller than 1½” BSP. Exhaust silencers, flexible exhaust hose connections and lagging
blanket are all available as optional extras:
Part Description
Part Number
Exhaust Coupling 1½” x 1½” BSP
RDG1916
Exhaust Silencer DSA-38
RDG1911
Flexible Ex
haust Hose (18”)
RDG1879
Blanket 18” Flexy Exhaust
RDG2477
Make sure the exhaust increases then decreases in height as shown in (
Figure 30
)
Figure 30: Correct Installation of Exhaust