Jeanneau 755 Marlin, Owner'S Manual

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EXTINGUISHERS
The extinguishers are part of the compulsory equipment.
An extinguisher or a fire blanket shall be set less than 2 m from any flame appliance.
Extinguishers must be placed less than 5 m from any berth.
An extinguisher shall be less than 1 m from the steering station.
The extinguishers must be in position (see #Extinguisher positions# diagram).
He can fill a fire extinguisher alone several of these requirements.
No fire extinguisher rated A/B should have a rated capacity of less than 5A / 34B.
Vessels equipped with an outboard motor of a power greater than 25kW must carry one or
more portable fire extinguishers with a total capacity of at least combined 8A / 68B.
DANGER
- To enable functioning of the fixed fire extinguishers, the safety pins on each
extinguisher must all be removed completely.
- There may be danger of fire or explosion if direct or alternating current
systems are incorrectly used (Refer to chapter Electricity).
WARNING
- Do not obstruct the ways to the emergency exits.
- Do not obstruct the safety controls (fuel oil valves, gas valves, power
switches).
- Do not block the extinguishers placed on shelves.
- Do not leave the vessel unattended when a cooker or heater is in use.
- Do not use gas lamps in the vessel.
- Do not alter the vessel systems (electrical, gas or fuel).
- Do not fill up a tank or change a gas cylinder when an engine is running or
a cooker or heater is on.
- Do not smoke while handling fuels or gas.
WARNING
- The CO² extinguishers shall be used only to fight electrical fires .
- Clear the area immediately after use in order to avoid suffocation.
- Air before entering.
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