Ockelbo B18 Series, Owner'S Manual

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2. OPERATING THE BOAT
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WARNING
DANGER
4. Inform the members of the crew and passengers about the location and
operation of the fire-fighting equipment, the fire port and the locations of
escape routes and exits.
5. Unlock any deck hatches to be able to fight fires inside storage areas, and to
keep fire port free.
6. Keep the bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapors or fuel leaks frequently.
Never obstruct passageways to exits or hatches, obstruct safety controls (fuel valves, LPG
valves, electrical switches, etc.), obstruct portable fire extinguishers and fire ports, or allow
unqualified personnel to modify any of the boat’s systems. Have the fire-fighting equipment
checked at the intervals indicated on the equipment.
2.4.2 Refueling
Before you start to fill the engine fuel tank, turn off the engine and naturally
any cigarettes or any other open flames like stoves, candles or lamps with
flames. It’s not allowed to use switches or appliances that can cause spark
formation during fueling .
When filling the fuel tank, do not use a plastic funnel between the fuel gun or fuel
container and the boat, as it prevents discharging the electric charge difference between
the fuel pistol and the filling fitting and could cause a spark.
Always clean up any spillage immediately after fueling.
If you keep loose reserve fuel containers onboard, they should be stored in one of the
pulpit storages (chapter 7, figure 1, position 6 & 25). Never store them in the stern sofa,
as electrical equipment may cause sparks. The pulpit storages are ventilated and drained,
so any major leak will be visible on the deck. Always check fuel containers before each
trip to detect leakages or smell of fumes.
Fuel and its vapors are highly explosive. Extreme caution must be exercised, and these
instructions must be followed when refueling. The smell of fuel always means that there is
vaporized fuel in the boat. Never store fuel close to electric circuits or batteries (so never in
the stern sofa). Do not use plastic funnels when fueling.
2.4.3 Fire port
The stern sofa storage is equipped with a fire port. The port makes it possible to detect
and fight a fire below deck (bilge/tank area). The access to the fire port is through the
sofa hatch. Make sure you know its location. The fire port has a transparent cover, and
an opening suitable for the fire extinguisher nozzle. In case of fire inside the bilge/ below
deck area, introduce the nozzle to the fire port opening and activate the extinguisher.
Replace the fire port if worn or damaged.