Grand Soleil 40
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Main fire-proof rules
Although the best materials are used, fibreglass and wood that together contribute to the creation of
a pleasant boat, they easily burst. Don’t hesitate to scold people when necessary to avoid and
prevent dangerous behaviours that should create fire risk.
Among the main fire causes, the electrical plant is one of the more dangerous. Its decay is provoked
to the devastating action of the marine environment which rust and corrode all the electrical
contacts and that become even more dangerous in case of a neglected maintenance.
To reduce the fire risks we recommend to respect all the suggestions listed in this booklet and in the
manufacturers’ manual, in particular:
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Do not smoke while inspecting the bilges, the batteries and engine rooms, the fuel tank;
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Do not use fire/flames either inside or outside the boat;
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Do not stow in the forepeaks containers or cylinders containing inflammable or dangerous
substances;
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Respect all the use and maintenance rules indicated in the paragraph concerning gas system;
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Do not use portable or provisional hating devices;
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Check all the rooms and bilges in particular those next to the engine room, in the very first
hours of sailing.
Beside all the precautions taken a fire should happen, in this case try to quickly intervene cutting off
the electrical current and don’t forget to use only:
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Fire-extinguishers or water in case of solid materials like wood, coverings etc..;
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Portable powder extinguishers in case of electrical parts, fuel, etc..
Finally,
we want to remember you that the boat must be equipped of all the necessary fire-
extinguishers
and other devices to promptly intervene in case of fire.
Cantiere del Pardo advices you the use of extinguishers of 1 kg. of weight with RINA approbation,
which have to be set in easily accessible place and ready to be used.
The strategic position are:
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N° 1 in the galley and in the bows side of the boat;
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N° 1 for the engine and in the stern side of the boat;
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N° 1 for the lateral and bows forepeaks, for the deck in general.
Please check all the fire-extinguishers every 6 months and change the powder inside according to
the regulations.
