Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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3-35 420 Outrage
Chapter 3 • Systems Overview & Operation
420 Outrage
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DANGER
DO NOT handle the actuator. The fire suppression
system is under pressure (195 psi.). Accidental
discharge may result in death or serious injury.
Fire Suppression System
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DANGER
Inhalation of high concentrates of the contents
of the fire suppression tank may cause sudden
death without warning.
Skin contact will require flushing of the area with
water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate
medical assistance.
Your boat has a USCG approved
automatic fire suppression
system which is located on
the starboard side of the bilge
and can be accessed by lifting
the mechanical hatch in the aft
cockpit deck.
The system will activate when
the temperature in the enclosed
area reaches 165°F (74°C).
When activated there will be
a bang, (similar to small arms fire) followed by a
rushing air sound.
Isolation Transformers
Your boat is equipped with isolation transformers.
The boat’s electrical system and grounding conductor
are not actually connected to the dockside system.
The isolation transformer transfers power from the
dockside electrical system to the boat’s electrical
system by magnetic coupling. This means there is
no direct electrical connection between the earth-
grounded shore AC power and the boat AC power.
Isolating the power this way has several benefits:
The above statement pertains to the 420
Outrage ONLY.
Other boat systems may or may not provide
shock protection to swimmers.
NEVER ALLOW SWIMMING in close proximity to
other boats which may be running AC electrical
systems.
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DANGER
REFER TO OWNER’S PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
• Eliminates shock hazards to people swimming
around the boat.
• Prevents reverse polarity due to a miss-wired
shore power pedestal providing further
protection to people onboard as well as
sensitive AC appliances.
• Prevents galvanic current corrosion due to the
direct connection to AC shore power.
Never attempt to modify or disassemble any
components of this system. If the system has
been discharged, have a qualified technician
replace it.
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CAUTION
NOTICE
The fire extinguishant contained in this
unit is Chlorotetrafluorathane, None of the
components in this material is listed by major
health associations as a carcinogen. Toxic
by-products are produced when this agent
extinguishes fire. Avoid breathing these fumes.