8.3 Maintenance
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8.3 Maintenance

  8.3.1 A special maintenance manual should be prepared for the gas supply system on board.

  8.3.2 The manual should include maintenance procedures for all technical gas-related installations, and should comply with the recommendations of the suppliers of the equipment. The intervals for, and the extent of, the replacement/approval of gas valves should be established. The maintenance procedure should specify who is qualified to carry out maintenance.

  8.3.3 A special maintenance manual should be prepared for electrical equipment that is installed in explosion hazardous spaces and areas. The inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in explosion hazardous spaces should be performed in accordance with a recognized standard.footnote

  8.3.4 Any personnel that should carry out inspections and maintenance of electrical installations in explosion hazardous spaces should be qualified pursuant to IEC 60079-17, item 4.2.

Parent topic: Chapter 8 – Operational and Training Requirements
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