Vessel Operation
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During Fueling
• Keep the fuel nozzle in contact with the fuel ll to guard against
static sparks. e fuel ll pipe is grounded through the fuel system
wiring to protect against static electricity.
• Avoid over lling the fuel tank. Leave room for expansion. Also,
if fuel exits the fuel vent indicating the tank is full, this situation
is dangerous and unfriendly to the environment.
• Avoid spilling any fuel. Clean up any fuel accidently spilled with
a clean rag and dispose of it on shore.
A er Fueling
• Close all fuel ll openings tightly. Use a fuel key if needed.
• Open all portholes, hatches and doors.
• Energize the blower for a minimum of 4 minutes.
• Sni in the lower bilge and engine compartment for gas fumes. If
fumes are detected continue to ventilate until the odor is gone.
Look for any traces of fuel droplets or spillage. Do not start the
engines, smoke or run any electrical components except
the blower until the fumes can no longer be detected.
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