To light the burner, pump approximately ten strokes
to build up pressure in the tank (see that the filler cap
is tightened thoroughly). Then open the needle valve
in the burner by turning the wheel slightly counter-
clockwise. Shut the valve immediately
when the small cup below the burner is filled with
alcohol. Light the alcohol in the cup with a match or
the like, and let this small amount of burning alcohol
take care of the warming up of the burner. When
most of the alcohol in the cup has disappeared, open
the burner’s valve again, and the stove will burn with
a clear, blue flame.
To shut off the stove, just turn the wheel clockwise
until it stops. The fuel valve is then closed.
When refilling the pressure tank. open the filler cap
slowly to carefully let out the pressurized air before
the cap is unscrewed completely.
Complete operating and maintenance
instructions are delivered together with this
MANUAL (see separate leaflet).
12) Operating the refrigerator
A 42 litre (1,5 cu.ft.) refrigerator is fitted in the
galley of Version A, and an 85 litre (3,0 cu.ft.)
refrigerator is fitted in Version B. The refrigerators
are both electric and powered from the ship’s
service-battery. The main switch for the refrigerator
is
fitted in the fuse-panel locker in Version A, and in
the switch panel in Version B (see paragraph 3.4 and
3.5).
Thanks to the efficient compressor, the refrigerators
have a very reasonable power consumption.
However, if we calculate with moderate 1,5 and 2,5
amperes current consumption per hour for the 42
litre and the 85 litre refrigerator respectively (which
are quite reasonable figures anticipating normal use),
the total capacity of the service battery will do for no
more than 60 hours and 36 hours for the two
versions respectively, (battery capacity is 90 Ah See
paragraph 4.3.b), if we assume that no battery
charging is taking place.
We must, however, consider that the battery is not
only supplying the refrigerator, and, consequently,
we would like to advise you to be careful with the
electric power consumption. When the boat is
unattended, switch off the refrigerator and take
ashore the contents. When lying at anchor for any
time. with the refrigerator continuously operating,
take the trouble to start the engine at least once a day
and let it run for an hour or so to have the battery
topped up.
The thermostat knob of the refrigerator is located on
the inside back-wall, and the temperature-setting is
easily adjusted.
As with all refrigerators, these also need periodic
defrosting. Beware of ice on the condenser (the
refrigerant harness), which reduces the efficiency.
Always use the safety lock on the door to avoid
trouble when sailing or motoring in a seaway.
13) Operating the ventilator
(Version B only)
In the Version B, where the galley is located
downstairs in the saloon, an electric ventilator is fitted
above the stove. The ventilator is of the two-speed,
reversible type, and the switch can be set in two
positions for intake and two positions for outtake.
The air vent is covered by a fine, non-corroding mesh
which acts as a combined insect guard and seal against
penetrating water.
For activating: Just turn the switch fitted on the
bulkhead in the galley.
14) Navigation Lights
Only internationally approved navigation lights are
fitted. Certificates for each lantern are delivered along
with this MANUAL.
The switches for navigation lights AND top light are
fitted in the fuse panel locker in
Version A and in the switch panel in Version B (see
paragraph 3.4 and 3.5).
According to the international rules to avoid collision
at sea, ONLY the navigation lights (the red and green
side lights fitted in the pulpit and the white light facing
aft, fitted in the ”pushpit”) shall be lit. When the
engine is started and the boat is handled as a motor
boat, the top light (steaming light) shall be switched on
as well (the top light is fitted in the mast), and the jib
should be lowered to ensure visibility of the top
light.
Make it a routine to always check, by eye, that the
navigation lights are functioning after switching on in
the evening.
Replacement of defective bulbs is done by turning the
base of the bulb socket one notch to the left
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