Dufour CATAMARAN 48, User Manual

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DY CAT 48
VII.
FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
Fire extinguishers are subject to national regulations and are not supplied with the boat (except in
the engine rooms). However, when in service, this boat shall be equipped with portable extinguishers
with the following extinguishing capabilities and installed at the following locations (see fire fighting
plan):
-
N ° 1
– Starboard Engine Room, can be operated both automatically (when Temperature in
Engine room reaches 93°C) and manually (with a handle on deck) - extinguishing capacity 6
kg (supply with the boat)
- N ° 2
– Portside Engine Room, can be operated both automatically (when Temperature in
Engine room reaches 93°C) and manually (with a handle on deck) - extinguishing capacity 6
kg (supply with the boat)
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Other Fire Estinguisher to place as in the escape plan - extinguishing capacity 1 kg
If you choose to install a carbon dioxide extinguisher, be aware that it can only be placed in
living quarters containing electrically powered electrical equipment (e.g. electric motors,
battery compartment, electric panels) or Flammable liquids (e.g. galley).
- Only compatible replacement parts must be used for the fire protection system. They must
have the same indications and be technically equivalent.
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Similarly, for the protection of the bridge, a fire bucket equipped with its side wall must be
stored in an immediately accessible safe.
If non-combustible materials are stored in the engine compartment, they must be insured so as not
to risk falling onto the machinery and must not obstruct access to the engine compartment or its exit.
WARNING
If a CO
2
extinguisher is installed, the following information must be displayed near its location:
This fire extinguisher contains CO
2
– use it only to combat electric fires or kitchen lights. To avoid
asphyxiation after discharge, leave the area immediately. Ventilate before entering.
After a fire has been extinguished, do not immediately open the engine compartment to prevent
the release of toxic fumes and the projection of incandescent products (oil, water).