Malibu Boats RESPONSE TXi 2021, Owner'S Manual

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96 How It Works | 2021 OWNERS MANUAL
DANGER
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The emergency engine stop switch lanyard should always be
connected between the switch and the operator when the engine is
Safety First
Fire Extinguishing Equipment
Even when surrounded by water, fire is a significant concern.
In fact, because safe egress from the boat is limited if it
becomes necessary to abandon ship, this issue reinforces the
need for easily accessible PFDs.
When boating in the United States, boats of less than
26 feet in length are required to have at least one B1-rated,
hand-held fire extinguisher on-board and fully charged,
unless there is an automatic fire extinguishing system
installed. An automatic system is available as an option on
Malibu boats. Hand-held units are not included in standard
equipment so that the consumer can choose from a wide range
of fire extinguishers, many of which exceed the minimum
requirements. If the boat does not have an automatic
fire extinguishing system installed, the boat owner MUST
purchase and install at least one B1-rated fire extinguisher.
Most countries have fire extinguishing and suppression
requirements for recreational boats. It is the responsibility
of the boat owner and/or operator to determine the
requirements for the body of water on which the boating
will occur. To avoid citations and/or arrest, boaters should
check with local governmental agencies regarding specific
requirements and limitations for boating on the applicable
body of water.
The automatic fire extinguishing system is mounted inside
the engine compartment. In the event the system’s sensor
recognizes extreme heat in the compartment, the system will
create a chemically fixed dry suppression material. In most
instances, there is sufficient suppression material to suffocate
the fire and its source. In the event of a fire, boat operators
should immediately turn OFF the boat’s engine, which will also
shut down the pressurized fuel system.
An automatic fire extinguishing system has an LED-lighted
indicator located adjacent to the throttle-shifter at the driver
helm. As part of the routine safety checks as the boat powers
up, the operator should verify that the extinguisher system
indicator is active.
Following discharge of fire suppression material, the system
will require recharging. If an automatic system has discharged, it
is unlikely that the boat can be run. Malibu recommends getting
a tow to shore and having the engine compartment thoroughly
cleaned and the fire suppression system recharged prior to
running the boat’s engine again. If hand-held units have been
discharged, they will also require recharging. The chemicals in
all fire suppression units can discolor upholstery and carpeting.
It is recommended that the
boat be cleaned as soon as
practical. The fire suppression
manufacturers provide
information regarding the
proper and appropriate cleaning
agents. Also, pay attention to
the cleaning instructions provided in the Care and Maintenance
section of this manual to avoid permanent damage to materials.
Even if systems are not discharged, fire extinguishers and
suppression units require periodic maintenance. For a factory
installed automatic fire suppression system, a check of the
system should be part of the routine annual maintenance.
Hand-held units should be examined regularly for rust, corrosion,
damage, or leakage. Weigh the unit annually to be certain that it
meets the minimum listed on the label. If it has been used, even
partially, it should be recharged by a qualified fire-extinguisher
servicing company.
When purchasing fire extinguishing and suppression units,
Malibu strongly recommends buying units that are prepared
specifically for the marine environment. The standards for these
units have been established by the U.S. Coast Guard and the
American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). In other countries,
follow the recommendations and requirements of local
jurisdictions and boating authorities.
Malibu recommends fire extinguishing and suppression in
excess of the minimum requirements. While an automatic fire
suppression system is highly effective in most instances of an
engine compartment fire, it is possible that a fire could occur in
another area of the boat. Therefore, Malibu recommends always
having a least one hand-held unit fully charged and onboard.
Models: Automatic fire extinguisher in engine compartment –
Optional on all.
Emergency Engine Stop Switch
The Emergency Engine Stop Switch
attaches to the boat operator by way
of a lanyard for the purpose of shutting
off the engine if the operator, for any
reason, moves or is moved away from
the driver’s helm.
The switch assembly consists of
an ON-OFF switch and a switch/
lanyard clip. The engine will not
start and/or run if the toggle
is in the OFF position. Malibu
recommends the clip always be
inserted in the toggle switch.
Connected to the operator,
if (s)he moves away from the
controls, the clip will pull free,
pulling the switch to the OFF position. If the engine needs to
be shut down very quickly, it can be done so by pulling on the
lanyard to release it from the switch.
! WARNING
Whenever fire extinguishers or suppression units have been used in
fighting an onboard fire, a careful determination should be made
whether it is safe to operate the boat. In most instances, it is
advisable to have the boat towed to shore rather than risk additional
fire or permanent damage to the drive train. The boat should be
thoroughly serviced by an authorized Malibu dealer prior to operation
again. Operation prior to service could result in additional damage to
the boat, and may result in serious injury or death.