Dufour CATAMARAN 48, User Manual

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DY CAT 48
Safety Advices
ATTENTION !
It is the responsibility of the owner/chief of the Board:
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Check the fire fighting equipment according to the manufacturer's requirements and the
regulations of your country.
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Replace the fire fighting equipment if it is outdated or unloaded, by extinguishing devices
of equal or greater capacity.
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Indicate to crew members:
- The location and operation of fire fighting equipment
- The location of the discharge port of the engine compartment
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Ensure that fire fighting equipment is readily accessible when the vessel is occupied.
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Always keep the shims clean and check that there is no fuel or gas vapor or fuel
leakage.
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Indicate the escape routes
Never:
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Obstruct the passages to the emergency exits (deck panels).
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Obstruct the safety controls (gas valve (s), fuel valve (s), electric switches.)
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Obstruct the storages containing fire extinguishers.
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Leave the vessel unoccupied with a stove or heating on.
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Use a gas lamp in the vessel.
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Fill a fuel tank or change a gas cylinder when the engine, stove or heater is operating.
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Smoking by handling fuels or gas.
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Hang curtains freely in the vicinity of the stove or other open-flame appliance.
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Store combustible products in the engine compartment.
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Modify any of the vessel's facilities (especially the electrical, fuel or gas installation) or
leave unqualified personnel to proceed with the modification.