Lagoon 440 S2, User Manual

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Firefighting
The extinguishers must be within easy reach and kept away from any
potential fire source.
The engine compartments are fitted with an access hole which allows
extinguisher contents to be projected into them without having to
open the usual access panels.
Procedure in the event of fire in the engine compartment bilge:
- Stop the engine.
- Switch off power and cut off fuel supply.
- First remove the cap then project the extinguishing substance
through the extinction hole situated on the partition of the aft cabin.
- Wait one minute before approaching.
- Open the access hatch to carry out repairs.
It is the responsibility of the owner or skipper:
- To have the extinguishers checked according to the instructions
given.
- To replace any empty or expired extinguishers with others of an
equal or a greater capacity.
- To ensure the extinguishers are accessible when people are on
board.
And also inform the crew of:
- The location of the extinguishers and how to use them.
- The location of the extinction holes in the engine compartments.
- The location of the emergency exits.
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SAFETY
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WARNING
The boat is delivered without extinguishers; you are
responsible for applying your country's fire safety
laws (number of extinguishers, capacity, type and
location).
WARNING
Keep an extinguisher to hand in case the fire should
start again.
WARNING
Never:
- Obstruct access to the emergency exits.
- Obstruct the safety controls (fuel valves, gas valves,
power switches).
- Obstruct access to the extinguishers placed in
lockers.
- Leave the boat unattended when a stove or heater is
in use.
- Use gas lamps on the boat.
- Alter any of the boat's systems (electricity, gas or
fuel).
- Fill up a tank or change a gas cylinder when an
engine is running or a stove or heater is on.
- Smoke while handling fuels or gas.