21. Fire Safety
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 inside.
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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 one of the engine compartments; use the fire
extinguisher located in the life raft locker and direct it into the fire hole.
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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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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).
Open fire:
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Pull out the yellow safety tab.
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Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire and press down
on the red button to discharge contents.
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Generously cover the base of the fire and surrounding area
to ensure the fire is under control and cannot spread.
Continue discharging extinguisher until the fire is out.
