Gas System - BENETEAU First 44.7 Owner's Manual

4.4. Gas system

4.4.1. Gas cooker
- Never install flammable materials above cooker (curtains, papers, serviettes, etc...).
- Never leave the boat unattended when gas or spirit appliances are operating.
- In the case of gas smells or the accidental extinguishing of the flames (even though the gas supply is
automatically shut-off in case of extinction), close the taps and create a draught of air to evacuate
residual gas. Look for the cause of the problem.
- Do not smoke or use a naked flame when looking for a gas leak or when changing a gas tank or when
working on the gas system.
- Appliances burning combustible fuels consume cabin oxygen and reject combustion gases into the
boat. It is therefore necessary to ventilate the boat when cooking or gas appliances are being used. Do
not obstruct ventilation holes in the boat (ventilator cowls) and at least leave the door open.
- Close the gas supply line valve and the gas tank valves when the appliances are not in use.
- For cookers with integral gas cylinders, change the cylinders outside the boat. Test before replacing
the cooker in the galley. Make sure that you lock the cooker gimbals after replacing it.
- Never use cooking appliances to heat the boat.
- Never obstruct openings intended for ventilation.
- Make sure that the burner knobs are closed before opening the supply line or tank valves.
- Close the valves before changing a tank and immediately in case of an emergency.
- Stow spare tanks in ventilated housings on deck or in lockers provided for this, which should be gas tight
and ventilated towards the outside.
- Never obstruct access to components of the gas system notably to the valves (tank and cooker).
- The flexible hoses connecting the tank to the extremity of the system at one end and the cooker at the other
should be changed in accordance with regulations in force in your country. Use only hoses complying with
the standards of your country.
- Do not use gas tank lockers for stowing any other equipment.
- Be careful not to damage the thread of the tank onto which is fitted the regulator. Check the condition of the
regulator every year and change if necessary. Use regulators identical to those installed.
- Make sure that empty tank valves are closed and disconnected. Keep protective devices in place; caps and
bungs.
- Never use ammonia based solutions for cleaning or leak detection.
4.4.2. Plan of the gas system
REF. DESCRIPTION
1 Hob / Oven
2 Stopcock under sink
3 Gas locker
4 Pressure regulator
5 Gas locker drain
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