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• Fuel tanks should never be filled to capacity. al-
low 2% for expansion.
• Portable tanks should only be filled while on the
ground; never on-board the boat.
There is a danger that static electricity can ignite gaso-
line vapors that have not been ventilated outside an
enclosed area. Use extreme caution when fueling
your boat from a source outside the regular venues,
(e.g. marinas, fuel service stations.)
Your boat has safety features that can be circum-
vented by not adhering to standard fueling practices.
Your boats bonding system protects it from creating
and discharging static electricity.
Your boat must be in contact with the water or a land
based grounding system. Here are some helpful sug-
gestions to keep you safe from static electricity while
refueling your boat.
• NEVER fuel your boat in unsafe conditions such
as: suspended on a sling or in a situation that in-
creases the likelihood of static discharge.
• NEVER use homemade containers to fill your fuel
tanks.
• Fuel carried on-board outside of a fixed fuel sys-
tem should be stored in an approved container or
in a portable tank such as provided for outboard
engines and be stowed safely outside of the engine
or living compartment(s).
• Shut down the engine(s), motors and fans prior to
taking on fuel. Any ignition sources should be ex-
tinguished before filling the fuel tank(s).
• Close all ports, windows, doors and hatches.
• Fueling should never be done at night except in
well-lighted areas.
• Always keep the fuel nozzle in contact with the
fuel fill plate or the edge of the fuel tank opening
throughout the filling process.
• Allow areas where gasoline vapors could collect
to be ventilated before starting the engine(s).
• Wipe any spillage completely and dispose of rags
or waste on shore.
• Secure the fill cap tightly.
Static Electricity and the Fuel System
Section 3 - Fuel System
