12.7 REFUELLING

Ensure the yacht is properly moored, stop the engines and generators, if running.
The fuel filler is located in the suitable peak on each lateral walk around of the yacht.
Wash the teak with fresh water ahead of time to prevent soiling it ac- cidentally.
Loosen the filling nozzle, make sure that the refuelling pump is the correct size, then insert the pump and hold it still.
Do not top up the tanks to the highest level, so as to allow the fuel to expand into the tank, without spilling out from vents.
Tighten the filler cap firmly and remove any fuel drops from the hull and the teak.

CAUTION

The filler cap carries the indication “DIESEL” to avoid accidental intro- duction of different liquids.
To avoid damage to the system and tanks, we recommend replenishing by gravity and not by pressure.

CAUTION

When refuelling open the fillers on both sides of the yacht.

CAUTION

Refuelling should be performed at the end of navigation, in order to al- low fuel to cool down, without condensation. Drain the tanks, every 2 or 3 refuelling operations. Before refuelling, wash the teak with fresh water to avoid its contamination with fuel.

DANGER

Do not smoke during refuelling, do not leave the yacht unattended, do not leave the engines running.

ENVIRONMENT

Do not disperse fuel in the environment: it causes pollution.

DANGER

Fuel leaks create a fire and explosion hazard. Fuel cannot be stowed inside the garage.

CAUTION

Stop all engines when refuelling.

DANGER

It is forbidden to smoke, use naked flames or keep mobile phones switched on during refuelling.

DANGER

Explosion/fire hazard

Stow flammable material in a safety-approved container.
Never stow flammable material in non-vented areas.
Check bilge and engine room for fumes.
Keep the ventilation system free of obstructions.
Never modify the ventilation system.
Inspect the fuel system for leaks.

DANGER

Explosion/fire/pollution hazard
Fuel system connections that are too loose or too tight can leak, resulting in fuel spillage, environmental pollution and explosion/fire hazard.