Bleeding
The tank is equipped with a visual indicator for the fuel level to display in the engine room of the actual level.
The geometry of the tank allows the decanting of any impurities and water present in the fuel.
In order to proceed to the water drain and any impurities loaded together with the fuel, it is necessary to wait a few hours, after refuelling in such a way that the particles in suspension, have the time to settle.
During the long periods of inactivity yacht is recommended, when the tank is empty, remove the bunkers on board during refuelling.
WARNINGInternal cleaning of the tank is an extraordinary transaction that must be carried out by specialized personnel. Contact Support CUSTOM LINE to receive proper support.
During the replacement of the flange to ensure that the nuts are tightened present in adequate and uniform manner in order to avoid the leakage of fuel vapours. Also check the good condition of the O-ring.
During this operation, the staff must always be present as it may cause spillage of fuel in the engine room.
Periodically check the correct operation of the valves.
At least every three months to verify that there are no leaks.
1 At least once every three months to make bleed the tank.
At least once every two years to make a complete cleaning of the tank; in any case verify the bleed as a function of the quality of the performed supplies.
WARNINGWhile cleaning the inside of the tank is good to aerate the environment and long wear all the protections necessary to avoid injury from gas fumes.
ENVIRONMENTHandle and dispose of the water mixed with fuel in accordance with the laws in force. Use only approved disposal procedures and, if in doubt, contact the Harbour.
CAUTIONIt is advisable to periodically empty and clean the tank, get help CUSTOM LINE.
Also it remembers that the diesel fuel used again to be filtered.
WARNINGThe bilges of the engine room must be kept clean, in this way we can identify more easily the losses or leakages of fuel or oil from the engines and from the generator. If this happens, you must stop the engine and let it cool and then repair, if possible, for the loss. Finally clean the bilges.
ENVIRONMENTIt is forbidden to discharge bilge water mixed with oil or fuel into the sea, as it can cause serious pollution. Periodically check the level of any oily water present in the collection tanks located below the engine, in the case where the level is close to that of leak in the bilge off the switches of the breakers of the bilge pumps to prevent accidental spillage until all ‘ exhaustion of the same with media comply with current regulations for environmental protection. During maintenance operations in the engine room it is required off the switches of the breakers of the bilge pumps avoiding accidental spillage.