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When
strapping
down
tanks
use
either
stainless
steel
or
webbing
type
straps,
again
bearing
in
mind
the
total
mass
of
the
tank
including
fuel
and
the
speed
of
the
vessel,
thus
forces
involved.
Place
foam
tape
under
any
stainless
steel
straps
where
they
contact
the
aluminium
tank
body
to
prevent
corrosion
and
abrasion
on
the
contact
patch.
Seal
all
fittings
with
a
proprietary
thread
sealant
and
check
for
leaks
when
first
commissioned.
Periodically
check
the
body
of
the
tank
all
fittings
for
leaks,
weeping
or
stains.
Wipe
down
any
surface
dust
with
a
fresh
water
damped
cloth
on
aluminium
tanks.
Check
tightness
of
any
retaining
straps
regularly
again
bearing
in
mind
loads
involved.
Do
not
let
anything
lean
on
a
tank
where
over
a
period
of
time
it
may
start
to
rub
away
the
surface
thus
weakening
the
tank
structure.
If
possible
look
under
the
tank
say
once
a
year
to
check
for
corrosion
on
the
bottom
surfaces
if
in
contact
with
any
salt
water.
If
using
diesel
in
a
marine
environment
ensure
that
you
periodically
add
a
“bug
killer”
at
recommended
doses
and
intervals.
The
“diesel
bug”
can,
if
left
unchecked,
completely
clog
a
fuel
system,
possibly
leaving
you
stranded.
It
thrives
on
the
water
found
in
fuel
and
the
bug
killer
can
turn
this
water
into
a
burnable
component
in
the
fuel.
Always
try
to
leave
your
tanks
as
full
as
possible
as
then
there
is
little
room
for
condensation
to
form
in
the
top
of
the
tank.
Ensure
that
there
is
always
adequate
fuel
filtration
prior
to
the
engine
and
inspect
regularly.
Ideally
once
a
year
drain
the
tanks
completely
and
then
refill.
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