Monterey Boats 378SE, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Safety Equipment
1.9 Propane Grill & Fuel
A portable propane gas grill is an available option.
Portable gas grills can be a fire hazard if not used
properly and are not intended for use in the cock-
pit. The grill should only be used on the special
grill pedestal mounted on the swim platform or
onshore in an open, uncovered area.
Propane fuel is very flammable and must be used
and stored properly. Refer to the grill manufac-
turer’s operating manual for additional safety and
operating instructions before using the propane
grill.
WARNING
PROPANE GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND CAN
CAUSE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION THAT WILL RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF IT IS NOT STORED AND
USED PROPERLY. REMEMBER THAT PROPANE VAPOR IS
HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN SETTLE AND ACCUMULATE IN
UNVENTILATED COMPARTMENTS OR IN THE BILGE.
WARNING
PROPANE FUEL CANISTERS MUST BE DISCONNECTED
FROM THE GRILL AND PROPERLY STORED IN A COCKPIT
STORAGE COMPARTMENT THAT IS ABOVE THE COCKPIT
SOLE. THE COMPARTMENT MUST BE DRY WITH NO
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OR SWITCHES ON OR IN THE
COMPARTMENT THAT COULD CAUSE A SPARK. NEVER
STORE PROPANE FUEL CANISTERS IN THE CABIN, HEAD
COMPARTMENT, ENGINE COMPARTMENT, BILGE OR A
COMPARTMENT BELOW THE COCKPIT SOLE.
WARNING
GASOLINE VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE.
OPEN FLAME APPLIANCES CAN IGNITE GASOLINE VAPORS.
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM EXPLOSION OR FIRE,
TURN OFF ALL OPEN FLAME APPLIANCES WHEN FUELING
THE BOAT.
1.10 First Aid
It is the operator’s responsibility to be familiar
with the proper first-aid procedures and be able
to care for minor injuries or illnesses of your pas -
sengers. In an emergency, you could be far from
professional medical assistance. We strongly
recommend that you be prepared by receiving
training in basic first aid and CPR. This can be
done through classes given by the Red Cross or
your local hospital.
Your boat also should be equipped with at least a
simple marine first-aid kit and a first-aid manual.
The marine first-aid kit should be designed for
the marine environment and be well supplied. It
should be accessible and each person on board
should be aware of its location. As supplies are
used, replace them promptly. Some common
drugs and antiseptics may lose their strength or
become unstable as they age. Ask a medical pro-
fessional about the supplies you should carry and
the safe shelf life of prescription drugs or other
medical supplies that may be in your first-aid kit.
Replace questionably old supplies whether they
have been used or not.
In many emergency situations, the Coast Guard
can provide assistance in obtaining medical advice
for treatment of serious injuries or illness. If you
are within VHF range of a Coast Guard Station,
make the initial contact on channel 16 and follow
their instructions.
Typical First Aid Kit