PURSUIT 3070 Conter Console, Owner'S Manual

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extinguishers mounted in the vicinity of the helm and passenger cockpit. Coast Guard approved fire
extinguishers are hand-portable, either B-I or B-II classification and have a specific marine type mounting
bracket. It is recommended the extinguishers be mounted in a readily accessible position.
Fire extinguishers require regular inspections to ensure that:
• Seals & tamper indicators are not broken or missing.
• Pressure gauges or indicators read in the operable range.
• There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles.
Refer to the “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips For Recreational Boats” pamphlet or contact the U.S.
Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline, 1-800-368-5647, for information on the type and size fire extinguisher
required for your boat.
Please refer to the information provided by the fire extinguisher manufacturer for instructions on the proper
maintenance and use of your fire extinguisher.
INFORMATION FOR HALON OR AGENT FE-241 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IS PROVIDED BY
THE MANUFACTURER. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE INFORMATION CARE-
FULLY AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM, IN THEORY AND OPERATION,
BEFORE USING YOUR BOAT.
BILGE AND FUEL FIRES
Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dangerous because of the presence of gasoline in the various
components of the fuel system and the possibility for explosion. You must make the decision to fight the fire
or abandon the boat. If the fire cannot be extinguished quickly or it is too intense to fight, abandoning the
boat may be your only option.
IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN THIS SITUATION, MAKE SURE ALL PASSENGERS HAVE A
LIFE PRESERVER ON AND GO OVER THE SIDE AND SWIM WELL UPWIND OF THE
BOAT.
This will keep you and your passengers well clear of any burning fuel that could be released and spread on
the water as the boat burns or in the event of an explosion. When clear of the danger, check about and account
for all those who were aboard with you. Give whatever assistance you can to anyone in need or in the water
without a buoyant device. Keep everyone together in a group for morale and to aid rescue operations.
GASOLINE CAN EXPLODE. IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL COMPARTMENT OR BILGE FIRE,
YOU MUST MAKE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO FIGHT THE FIRE OR ABANDON THE
BOAT. YOU MUST CONSIDER YOUR SAFETY, THE SAFETY OF YOUR PASSENGERS,
THE INTENSITY OF THE FIRE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION IN YOUR
DECISION.