Gas System

The gas system of a standard boat comprises the following parts:

• 1. Gas bottle storage on aft deck, containing a gas bottle with a shut-off valve and flexible hose connected to the gas piping. The gas bottle storage is ventilated through the topside.
• 2. The gas piping is made of 10/12 mm copper, running unbroken from the stern to the closet under the sink, where a separate shut off valve is fitted. The optional Junkers water heater has its own shut off valve on the right hand side of the closet. The flexible hoses shall be renewed according to national rules.
• 3. Stove: The UFO-Nautiwall stoves have automatic failsafe valves fitted. The flame guard prevents the gas from flowing if the flame has gone out. When lighting a flame, push the respective knob for about 10 seconds to release the flame guard, and hold a match to the front hole in the middle of the base plate.

IMPORTANT

To prevent accidental gas leaks, always shut off the gas valves under the sink, and for optimal safety, the main valve at the gas bottle. But remember, that the risk of gas leaks and consequent gas accumulation on the floor and in the bilge can never be altogether eliminated, wherefore caution is required. Remember that gas on the floor does not smell at the level of one’s head.

Always check, when taking the boat into use after delivery or winter storage, that the rubber hose between the gas piping and the gas stove is fastened in both ends. If you hear gas rushing or wheezing out when you open the gas tap of the stove (or other gas operated devices), close the tap immediately, for there is obviously a leak. Locate the leak with the assistance of a craftsman.