Jeanneau 53, User Manual, Page: 115 / 128

Tell the crew :
- where the extinguishers are and how they work.
- where the extinguisher hole in the engine bay is.
- where the emergency exits are.
n ESSENTIAL PRUDENCE RULES
Never :
- Obstruct access to the emergency exits.
- Obstruct safety controls (fuel valves, gas valves, power switches).
- Obstruct the access to the extinguishers placed in cupboards or lockers.
- Leave the boat unattended when a stove or heater is in use.
- Use gas lamps in the boat.
- Alter any of the boat’s systems (electricity, gas or fuel).
- Fill up a tank when an engine is running or a stove or heater is on.
- Smoke while handling fuels.
Make sure that engine bays are clean at all times and regularly check that
there are no fumes or fuel and gas leaks.
Flammable products should not be stored in the engine bay.
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PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
- Stop the engine if it is running.
- Cut off the power supply, the fuel supply.
- Cut off all sources of air (smother the fi re using blankets).
- Hold the extinguisher upright and aim at the heart of the fi re.
If fi re has broken out in the engine bay :
- Stop the engine if it is running.
- Cut off the power supply, the fuel supply.
- Shut off the air supply using towels to block off the engine air inlets, intakes
and outlets.
- Set off the extinguishing product through the extinguisher hole on the right
side of the companionway.
- Make sure that the fi re is completely under control.
- Open the bay access hatch to make any necessary repairs.
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