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- If an LPG leak of detected or suspected, take the following steps immediately:
- Cut off the supply at the main supply valve(s).
- Extinguish any naked flames and other sources of combustion (heating appliances,
cooking appliances, lights, etc.)
- Do not operate any electrical switch.
- Evacuate the area if possible
● Do not use any installation with a leak before it has been inspected and repaired by a
competent person.
DANGER!
Never use a naked flame to search for leaks.
- Note: the above tests do not replace periodic inspection that is recommended to be
carried out by a professional.
Safety warning
- Never leave the vessel unattended when gas appliances are on
- refrain from smoking or using a naked flame while LPG cylinders are being
changed. Close the valve on the empty cylinder before disconnecting it to change
it. The cylinder compartment should be well ventilated when replacing a cylinder.
- Do not use the cooker/oven as a heating appliance.
- If a leak is detected, close the main LPG supply valve and do not use devices
running on LPG.
- After the boat has been shut up, never smoke when going below, and ensure that
there is no smell of gas.
- Do not modify the LPG system of the vessel. Installation, the modifications and
maintenance must be carried out by a competent person. Have the system
inspected at regular intervals or at the intervals fixed by national requirements.
- Certain precautions must be taken to avoid any contact with naked flames or other
hot areas.
- Do not use solutions containing ammonia during manual tests for leaks
DUFOUR 412
YACHT EXPERTS ISO 9001 certificated
Document generated on 2020-09-08
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