BENETEAU SWIFT TRAWLER 47, Owner'S Manual

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6.4.3 Smoke alarm
General points
- The smoke detector is a photoelectric detector which operates with a 9 V alkaline battery (battery included).
- The detector emits a flashing red light every minute in normal operation.
- The smoke detector is designed to operate between 0° and + 50°C.
- Whenever any smoke is detected, the 85 dB alarm is triggered.
- The smoke detector is not designed to stop a fire from breaking out. It serves to warn the people onboard of the danger.
- The detector is a device which warns people onboard in the event of smoke.
Actions to take if the alarm is triggered: The skipper should check the source of the smokeand attempt to extinguish the
fire with the resources at his/her disposal. If the fire spreads, the skipper must immediately evacuate the entire crew.
- The service life of the smoke detector is approximately 10 years. Beyond 10 years, replace the smoke detector with an
identical device.
General view
- The smoke detector is not a gas detector.
- The smoke detector is sensitive to dust and
steam: avoid exposing the detector to these
environments to prevent the triggering of
unwanted alarms.
- Never use a rechargeable battery.
- Never trigger the alarm deliberately to check
the operation of the detector.
- A dirty detector may activate incorrectly or
late. It is important to clean each detector for the
safety of people onboard.
- Never cover the smoke detector (with paint or
ceiling panels, for example) and in general do
not alter the appearance of the detector.
- Do not fit the smoke detector in a different
location from the one specified for the purpose.
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