Rangertugs 2010 Ranger Tug R-29 Operation Manual - Galley
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have an air lock and need to bleed the system by opening up a faucet. If you run out of water SHUT OFF
YOUR HOT WATER HEATER on the AC panel. Serious damage to the hot water heater can occur!
Hot Water Tank
The HOT WATER HEATER has a six gallon capacity tank and is available when connected to shore power
or via a heat exchanger while underway. To use on shore power, flip on the water heater circuit breaker on
the AC electrical panel. Do not use the water heater if the water tank level is very low as it can cause serious
damage to the water heater. The water heater is located in the port lazerette.
Shower
Hot water is stored in an insulated tank. It takes about 15 minutes of running the engine under load to get the
water hot. When on shore power, you can heat the water electrically by turning the WATER HEATER
switch on the A/C Panel to the “on” position. It takes about an hour to heat the water electrically.
CAUTION: The engine heats water to scalding temperatures!! Please be CAREFUL!!
Before taking a SHOWER, make sure water pressure breaker is on. The sump pump for the shower is
automatic. Hang the shower curtain located in the cabinet below the sink. Take only very short “boat”
showers (turning off water between soaping up and rinsing). To keep shower tidy wipe down the shower stall
and floor. Check for accumulation of hair in the shower and sink drains.
There is an additional FRESH WATER SHOWER with hot/cold water located next to the sink in the cockpit.
This is an ideal way to rinse off salt after a swim, dirt after a shore excursion, or take a shower outdoors on a
sunny day.
Ensure that the faucets and nozzle are completely off after use.
Additionally, a pressured RAW WATER WASHDOWN is available from a hose spigot in the port cockpit.
To activate, flip the PUMP ROCKER SWITCH located portside of the sink. After use, turn the switch off to
prevent pump burn out, and ensure no object leans against the switch to turn it on accidentally.
GALLEY
Stove/Oven
The stove and oven are powered by propane. The propane tank is kept outside underneath the aft sink wash-
down inside a square plastic container. The valve is normally left open.
The propane feed is controlled by the propane fume detector/automatic safety solenoid valve located to the
right of the stove. Ensure the Green Power on light is on at the valve controller. Turn on the safety solenoid
by pressing the Valve on/off button on the valve controller. A second green lamp should come on.