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Chapter 2
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PYROTECHNIC DEVICES
Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be Coast Guard
approved, be ready for service and must be readily
accessible. Th
ey all display a marking which is the service
life, which must not have expired. A minimum of 3
devices are required for the day and 3 devices for night.
Some devices meet both day and night requirements.
Pyrotechnic devices should be stored in a cool, dry
location. Most of these devices can be purchased in an
highly visible (orange) watertight container. Types of
Coast Guard approved pyrotechnic distress signals and
associated devices are:
n
Pyrotechnic red fl ares, hand-held or aerial type.
n
Pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand-held or fl oating type.
n
Launchers for parachute fl ares or aerial red meteors.
All in all, each distress signal has certain advantages and
disadvantages.
Th
ere is no distress signal that is best under all situations.
Pyrotechnics are recognized world-wide as superior
distress signals. A downfall is they emit a very hot fl ame
that can cause burns and or ignite fl ammable materials.
Pistol launched and hand-held parachute fl ares operate
consistant with fi rearms and therefore must be carefully
handled. Check with local and state regulations since
some of these device are considered fi rearms and are
prohibited.
It is best to carry red aerial fl ares which are visible from
a greater distance. Also, the red parachute fl ares burn
for longer periods and therefore are more likely to be
seen by another vessel.
Non-pyrotechnic devices must all be in serviceable
condition, readily accessible, and must be certifi ed by
the manufacturer to comply with U. S. C. G standards.
Th
ey include:
n
Ora
nge distress fl ag.
n
Electric distress light.
Th
e distress fl ag is for day use only. It must be 3 x 3
or larger with a black square and ball on an orange
background. It can be spotted when attached to a boat
hook, long fi shing rod, or paddle with the person waving
the fl ag back and forth overhead.
Th
e electric distress light is for night use only fl ashing the
international SOS distress signal (..._ _ _ ...).
Under Inland Navigation Rules, a high intensity white
light that fl ashes at regular intervals from 50-70 times
per minute is considered a distress signal.
Remember that regulations prohibit the display of visual
distress signals on the water under any circumstances
except when assistance is required to prevent immediate
or potential danger to passengers on a vessel.
NON-PYROTECHNIC DEVICES
Summary of Contents for 42 Fly-Grande Coupe
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Page 6: ...Table Of Contents...
Page 20: ...14 Chapter 1 Note...
Page 31: ...11 Safety On Board NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES...
Page 52: ...9 Rules Of The Road...
Page 53: ...10 Chapter 3...
Page 78: ...25 Systems TYPICAL BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM VSR...
Page 99: ...46 Chapter 4 TYPICAL AC ELCI CIRCUITRY FLOW CHART...
Page 174: ...15 Engine Controls AFT FORWARD SIDEWAYS DIAGONALLY ROTATE JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS...
Page 240: ...48 Chapter 7...
Page 241: ...49 Auxiliary Equipment Operation...
Page 242: ...50 Chapter 7 SEAKEEPER SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 281: ...35 Cosmetic Care Maintenance TYPICAL DIESEL GENERATOR PARTS DESCRIPTION...
Page 282: ...36 Chapter 8...
Page 300: ...54 Chapter 8 VOLVO IPS ENGINE DRIVE COMMON PARTS IDENTIFICATION...
Page 323: ...10 Chapter 10 SHORE CABLE SYSTEM...
Page 328: ...15 Troubleshooting TYPICAL WINDLASS...
Page 347: ...6 Chapter 13 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS...
Page 349: ...Technical Information 12 8 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY ELECTRICAL OULLETS...
Page 350: ...Technical Information 12 9 TYPICAL DC GROUND CIRCUITRY...
Page 351: ...Technical Information 12 10 TYPICAL BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL CIRCUITRY...
Page 352: ...Technical Information 12 11 TYPICAL GFCI CIRCUITRY...
Page 353: ...Technical Information 12 12 TYPICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER GROUND CIRCUITRY...
Page 354: ...Technical Information 12 13 TYPICAL TWIN VOLVO DIESEL ENGINE FIRE EXT SHUTDOWN...
Page 355: ...Technical Information 12 14 TYPICAL BATTERY SWITCH CIRCUITRY...
Page 356: ...Technical Information 12 15 TYPICAL WIPER CIRCUITRY OVERVIEW...
Page 358: ...Technical Information 12 17 42 FLY UPPER HELM SWITCH PANEL...
Page 359: ...Technical Information 12 18 42 FLY UPPER HELM SWITCH PANEL...
Page 360: ...Technical Information 12 19 42 FLY UPPER HELM BREAKER PANEL...
Page 361: ...Technical Information 12 20 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY LOWER HELM SWITCH PANEL...
Page 362: ...Technical Information 12 21 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY LOWER HELM SWITCH PANEL...
Page 363: ...Technical Information 12 22 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY EUROPEAN 230 VOLT AC PANEL...
Page 364: ...Technical Information 12 23 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY EUROPEAN 230 VOLT AC PANEL AFT VIEW...
Page 365: ...Technical Information 12 24 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY 120 240 VOLT AC PANEL...
Page 366: ...Technical Information 12 25 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY 120 240 VOLT AC PANEL...
Page 367: ...Technical Information 12 26 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY 12 VOLT DC PANEL...
Page 368: ...Technical Information 12 27 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY 12 VOLT DC PANEL AFT VIEW...
Page 370: ...Technical Information 12 29 42 GRANDE COUPE FLY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OVERVIEW...