Prestige 500, User Manual

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The boat is delivered fi tted with a fi xed extinguishing system meant only for
the engine bay (service room).
Be sure:
- To fi t the boat with extinguishers in pursuance of the regulations of the
country where your boat is registered.
- To have the extinguishers checked in accordance with the instructions gi-
ven.
- To refi ll or replace the extinguishers by similar equipment if the extinguishers
have been used or are out of date.
- Make sure the extinguishers are accessible when people are on board.
- Fill-in the drawing opposite.
Tell the crew:
- Where the extinguishers are and how they work.
- Where the hand release control of the fi xed extinguisher system is.
- Where the emergency exits are.
ESSENTIAL PRUDENCE RULES
Never:
- Obstruct access to the emergency exits.
- Obstruct safety controls (fuel valves, gas valves, power switches).
- Obstruct the access to the extinguishers placed in cupboards or lockers.
- Leave the boat unattended when a stove or heater is in use.
- Use gas lamps in the boat.
- Alter any of the boat’s systems (electricity, gas or fuel).
- Fill up a tank when an engine is running or a stove or heater is on.
- Smoke while handling fuels.
Make sure that bilges are clean at all times and regularly check that there are
no fumes or fuel and gas leaks.
Flammable products should not be stored in the engine bays.
Non-fl ammable products stored in the engine bays should be fastened to pre-
vent them from falling on the machine and obstructing access.
10
107 Safety
10.3
Fire