CAUTIONIt is good practice, before tackling a navigation, further verify the fuel level also by means of the optical indicator present on the tank flange.
The system has a capacity of 14500 liters and can be filled by means of two refuelling fillers, located inside two proper peaks, placed along the walk-arounds of the yacht.
The system is built in accordance with the RINA class and consists of a main tank located on the bottom amidships and a tank for daily use, located in the engine room.
The fuel visual level can be seen by means of one detector inside the tank. This sensor allow displaying the number of litres contained in the daily tank and main tank on the monitoring system.
On the daily tank it is possible to directly detect the fuel level through an indicator in order to verify if the transducer value coincides with the actual fuel value inside the tank.
CAUTIONIt is good practice, before tackling a navigation, further verify the fuel level also by means of the optical indicator present on the tank flange.
CAUTIONThe level indicated by the electric gauge is only indicative: for an accurate reading, always refer to the direct visual reading in the engine room.
The fuel is sucked directly from the daily central tank and is sent to the distribution manifold which supplies the engines and the generators.
Inside the bow garage, a fuel filling station has been installed to allow the refuelling of the tender or jet-ski.
The fuel sucked, before reaching the uses, flows through the water/fuel separator filters holding impurities and separating possible water in the fuel.
If the level in the daily tank is too low, it is possible to activate two electric pumps located in the engine room, by means of a selector installed on the general electrical panel in the technical room.
The transfer of fuel from the structural case to the dailies cash is carried out manually.
The two tanks are continuously communicating with each other and it is necessary to check by means of the optical indicator or through the appropriate monitoring system that the day tank does not go below the minimum level.
In “OFF” the transfer among the main tanks and the daily tank is prohibited and the fuel of the main tanks cannot be used.
In order for the manual control of the electric pumps to be activated, it is necessary to act on another selector on the general electrical panel where it is possible to select the type of pump 24V or 240V.
During inlet, the fuel flow produces a lot of foam; if it comes out, you might think the tank is full.
Therefore, it is good to wait for a few minutes and then fill, so as to be sure the tank has been filled correctly.
CAUTIONWhile checking for consumption and distances, it is a good rule to always keep plenty of margin, so as to be able to face bad weather conditions or other possible unexpected events.
WARNINGThe sensor reading can be distorted by the temperature, because the specific weight of fuel varies according to this last parameter and to the yacht trim.
Therefore before setting-up for navigation, always refer to the visual level in the engine room.
The particular geometric shape of the tank allows besides the decantation of impurities in the fuel tank. It is suggested to fill the tank some hours before leaving; in this way possible dirt particles in the fuel have the time to settle down and the water to decant.
The fuel aspirations of the engines and generators, as well as on site, can be remotely intercepted by a quick-closing valves, located on the distributor and remotely controlled by a rod to be operated only in case of emergency placed on the descent to the system room.
The operation of the fire-fighting system must be preceded by the manual closing of the fuel shut-off valves by means of the relative tie rod located on the way down to the system room.
CAUTIONFuel leaks create a fire and explosion hazard.
It is not allowed to stow fuel inside the stern garage into cans or containers different from the fixed ones of tender and jet-ski.
The yacht is equipped with a fuel treatment system that separates (through a centrifugal action) the diesel from any impurities (water or sludge).
For further information on use and maintenance, please refer to the manufacturer’s manual.
Fuel system diagram
