Axopar 22 SPYDER, Owner'S Manual

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2. Safety
2.2. Fire protection and control
The most common fire sources are the engine and the stove. If there is a fire in the boat, it may result in
an explosion.
Fire usually spreads very fast — be quick to extinguish the fire.
Fire should be put down by extinguishing, that is, depriving the fire of oxygen. Using water in fires
involving flammable liquids does not help, but can spread the flammable liquid and make the fire worse.
WARNING
If the fire reaches the fuel containers, an explosion may occur and cause a large
area around the boat to burn.
• Keep the bilge clean and check it regularly for fuel and gas fumes or fuel
and oil leaks.
• Do not hang curtains or other flammable material near or above any
equipment with naked flames.
• Never leave the boat unattended when the heater is switched on.
• Never refuel or replace gas containers when the engines are running.
• Never smoke when handling fuel or gas.
• Never block evacuation routes or emergency exits.
• Never block access to safety equipment such as fuel valves or main
power switches.
• Never block access to fire extinguishers, visible or concealed.
• Never modify the boat’s systems (especially electrical, fuel or gas
systems).
In case of fire, use the fire extinguisher on the boat. See the section
Safety
diagram
for the exact location of the fire extinguisher.
If the fire starts to get out of control, leave the burning boat to save lives.
2.2.1. Fire control equipment
This boat must be fitted with hand-held fire extinguishers with the following output and locations:
• The fire extinguisher must have a fire rating of at least 13A/89B (2 kg).
• Check the exact locations of the fire control equipment in the section
Safety diagram
.
The fire extinguishers are not included in the manufacturer's delivery.
2.2.2. Boat owners' and users' responsibilities
It is the boat owner’s and users' responsibility to ensure that:
• The fire control equipment is accessible at all times.
• The fire extinguishing equipment is checked regularly at the intervals specified for the
equipment.
Axopar 22 Spyder Document ID: 22S202103EN
Owner's Manual
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