PURSUIT 3070 EXPRESS, Owner'S Manual

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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 CAREFULLY 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 can not 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.
11.6 Carbon Monoxide
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A LETHAL, TOXIC GAS THAT IS COLORLESS AND
ODORLESS. IT IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT WILL CAUSE DEATH IN CER-
TAIN LEVELS.
Carbon Monoxide Detector
A carbon monoxide (CO) detector is installed in the cabin on the rear bulkhead. If excess carbon
monoxide fumes are detected, the detector will sound an alarm indicating the presence of the toxic
gas.
ACTUATION OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INDICATES THE
PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) WHICH CAN BE FATAL.
EVACUATE THE CABIN IMMEDIATELY. DO A HEAD COUNT TO CHECK
THAT ALL PERSONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. DO NOT REENTER THE
CABIN UNTIL IT HAS BEEN AIRED OUT AND THE PROBLEM FOUND AND
CORRECTED.