PURSUIT C238, Owner'S Manual

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Section 9 Safety Equipment
C238
Non-Pyrotechnic Devices
Non-Pyrotechnic visual distress signals
must be in serviceable condition, readily
accessible, and certified by the manufac-
turer as complying with U.S. Coast Guard
requirements. They include:
Orange Distress Flag, day use only.
The distress flag is a day signal only. It must
be at least 3 x 3 feet with a black square and
ball on an orange background. It is most dis-
tinctive when attached and waved from a
paddle or boat hook.
Electric Distress Light, night use only.
The electric distress light is accepted for
night use only and must automatically flash
the international SOS distress signal. Under
Inland Navigation Rules, a high intensity
white light flashing at regular intervals from
50-70 times per minute is considered a dis-
tress signal.
Sound Signaling Devices
The navigation rules require sound signals
to be made under certain circumstances.
Recreational vessels are also required to
sound fog signals during periods of reduced
visibility. Therefore, you must have some
means of making an efficient sound signal.
Navigation Lights
Recreational boats are required to display
navigation lights between sunset and sun-
rise and other periods of reduced visibility
(fog, rain, haze, etc.) Navigation lights are
intended to keep other vessels informed of
your presence and course. Your Pursuit boat
is equipped with the navigation lights
required by the U.S. Coast Guard at the time
of manufacture. It is up to you to make sure
they are visible, operational and turned on
when required.
Fire Extinguishers
Pursuit Boats provides locations for two fire
extinguishers on boats under 26 feet. Boats
over 26 feet have provisions for up to three
fire extinguishers. Boats equipped with cab-
ins have one fire extinguisher located in the
cabin, cockpit and helm areas. Center con-
sole boats have fire extinguishers mounted
in the vicinity of the helm and passenger
cockpit. Coast Guard approved fire extin-
guishers 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 inspec-
tions to ensure:
• seals and tamper indicators are not bro-
ken or missing.
• pressure gauges or indicators read in the
operable range.
• no obvious physical damage, corrosion,
leakage or clogged nozzles.
For information on the type and size fire
extinguisher required for your boat, refer to
the “Federal Requirements and Safety Tips
for Recreational Boats” pamphlet or contact
the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hot
line, 1-800-368-5647.
For instructions on the proper maintenance
and use of your fire extinguisher, refer to the
information provided by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer.
Information for halon or agent FE-241 extin-
guishers is provided by the manufacturer. It
is extremely important that you read, under-
stand and know how this system works;
refer to the manufacturer’s literature.
!
WARNING
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Pyrotechnic signaling devices can
cause fire and/or explosion, death,
serious injury and property damage if
misused. Follow the manufacturer’s
directions in the use of these signal-
ing devices.