20. Fire Safety
Fire extinguishers are installed in each cabin, under the salon seating and in the central cockpit
locker
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Prevention is the best answer to fire safety.
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Always switch off the safety solenoid when stove is not in use
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Never leave the stove or oven burning unattended.
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Never change propane tanks whilst barbequing.
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Never smoke below decks.
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Never smoke when changing propane tanks.
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Safely store any flammable liquids (for example charcoal lighter fuel).
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Keep matches away from children.
Engine compartment fire:
In the event of a fire in the engine compartment use
the fire extinguisher positioned closest and discharge it
through the access hole located centrally on each aft
cabin headboard. There is a fully automatic fire
extinguisher in each engine compartment.
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Pull the yellow key out.
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Press down on the red button until all the contents
of the extinguisher have been discharged.
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Fuel shut-off valves are under each aft bunk.
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Do not open the engine compartment even if you
think the fire has been extinguished, dying embers
can easily be re-ignited by a fresh supply of oxygen
(air).
Engine Fire Access Hole
Fuel Shut Off Valve
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