Elan Impression 444, Owner'S Manual

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Impression 444 – Owner's manual
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3.3. LIABILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR
Before sailing, the sailing yacht owner/operator should read this manual and familiarize
himself / herself with its contents, in particular with all the warnings relating to safe use and
emergency procedures. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that, when sailing, the
sailing yacht is equipped with all the (safety) equipment required under the law. The
owner/operator shall also inform all the other crew members about the proper use of the
craft and equipment and the emergency procedures.
3.4. FIRE PROTECTION AND ESCAPE PLAN
This sailing yacht is equipped with portable fire extinguishers of the following extinguishing
capacities and at the following locations: (see Fig. 2)
No. Location Capacity
1 Beside the companionway 1 kg
2 Starboard stowage compartment in the cockpit 1 kg
3 Under saloon seat behind mast support 1 kg
In case of need for evacuation, use the following escape routes:
Figure 2
Keep the bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapors at regular intervals.
It is the responsibility of the sailing yacht owner/operator to:
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Have the fire-fighting equipment checked at the intervals indicated on the equipment.
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Replace the fire-fighting equipment if expired or discharged by devices of identical or
greater fire-fighting capacity.