Chaparral SSI 180, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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As the boat owner, you are responsible for making sure you have
the required number of fire Extinguishers. Fire Extinguishers must
be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Boats longer than 26 feet and shorter than 40 feet: Two Type B-1 or
at least one Type B-2 portable hand Extinguishers. If your boat has
a fixed fire extinguishing system approved by the U.S. Coast Guard,
one Type B-1 extinguisher is required.
Boats longer than 16 feet and shorter than 26 feet: At least one
portable hand Type B-1 fire extinguisher.
All fire Extinguishers should be mounted in a readily accessible loca-
tion away from the engine compartment. Everyone on board should
know where the fire Extinguishers are and how to operate them.
If your fire extinguisher has a charge indicator gauge, cold or hot
weather may affect the gauge reading. Consult the instruction man-
ual supplied with the fire extinguisher to determine the accuracy of
the gauge.
Automatic Fire Extinguisher
Note: A fire extinguishing system is available as optional
equipment.
The fire extinguishing system in the engine compartment uses a fire
extinguishing agent. In case of fire, the heat-sensitive automatic
nozzle releases agent as a vapor, totally filling the area with agent
to extinguish the fire.
The system’s indicator light at the helm is illuminated when the igni-
tion switch is on. When the system is discharged, the indicator light
will go out.
Allow agent to fill entire engine compartment for at least 15 minutes.
Hot metals or fuel can also begin cooling during this time.
Cautiously inspect compartment for cause of fire and damage to
equipment. Have portable Extinguishers readily available. Do not
breathe fumes or vapors caused by fire.
Note: See the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for detailed infor-
mation about safety precautions and procedures for operating
and maintaining the fire extinguishing system. The manual is in
your owner’s packet.
BILGE PUMP
Note: All models come equipped with an automatic bilge pump
that will activate when water accumulates in the bilge. There is
also a switch at the helm for manual activation.
The electric bilge pump removes water from the bilge area. If the pump
motor runs but does not remove any water, the pump may be clogged.
If there is no visible debris clogging the pump and water is still not
being removed, check the discharge hose for kinks or obstruction.
Note: The Federal Water Pollution Act prohibits the discharge
of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable waters and con-
tiguous zones of the United States if such discharge causes a
film or sheen upon, or discoloration of, the surface of the
water, or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of
the water. Violators are subject to a penalty.
High Water Alarm
Some models may be equipped with a high water bilge alarm. A
buzzer located inside the dash will sound if the accumulated engine
compartment bilge water level is higher than normal.
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WARNING:
If system discharges, immediately turn OFF engine
and electrical systems. Extinguish all smoking materials. Do not
open engine compartment. Fresh air supplies oxygen to fire and
fire may flash back through opening.