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7.3 PROPANE SYSTEM. The use of ranges and ovens fueled by pro-
pane requires installation in accordance with rigid speci-
fications in order to safeguard against gas leakage into
bilge areas. Two items of extreme importance in these
specifications are: (1) the installation of a propane
storage tank in a compartment that is sealed off from the
interior of the boat and vented overboard, and (2) the
inclusion of a shutoff system that ensures the shutting off
of the fuel supply outside the interior of the boat when
the stove is not actually in use.
Figure 7.3 illustrates the method employed on the Pearson
36 to satisfy these requirements. A propane tank is
mounted in a molded-in storage locker in the cockpit. The
tank is connected to the system as shown in the illustra-
tion with the lowest point of the locker vented overboard.
The circuit breaker on the electrical panel labeled PROPANE
controls a solenoid valve in the locker. A red indicator
light on the electrical panel indicates when the circuit is
energized. A manual shutoff, a gauge, and a pressure
regulator complete the installation.
A small amount of power (less than 15 watts) is required to
operate the valves and indicator light, and current is
drawn only when the system is energized. The system can be
regarded as fail safe since loss of power will result in
automatic valve shutoff.
7.3.1 Operation. Perform the following steps:
a. Ensure that the propane tank manual shutoff is
open, and that the gauge indicates sufficient
pressure in the tank.
NOTE
THE MANUAL CONTROL VALVE IN THE
STORAGE LOCKER MAY BE LEFT OPEN
WHILE THE YACHT IS OCCUPIED, BUT
FOR ADDED SAFETY, THE MANUAL SHUT-
OFF WOULD BE CLOSED WHEN THE YACHT
IS LEFT UNATTENDED FOR ANY LENGTH
OF TIME.
b. Energize the PROPANE switch on the electrical
panel, and observe that the red indicator light
is illuminated.
c. Open the range valve serving the desired burner
and light the burner.
d. To shut off after cooking is completed, de
energize the PROPANE switch on the electrical
panel, and after the burner flame is
extinguished, turn off the valve on top of tank in
the cockpit locker.