Robertson and caine Leopard 38, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
L38 OM 110v Rev0 (11/02/03) Page 13
FIRE
1.
NEVER HAVE UNCONTROLLED FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS ON BOARD.
2. ALWAYS HAVE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SERVICED AND AVAILABLE.
3. ENSURE THAT ALL ESCAPE ROUTES ARE ACCESSIBLE.
4. The boat owner / operator shall:
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Have fire-fighting equipment checked at intervals indicated on the equipment.
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Replace portable fire fighting equipment, if expired or discharged, by devices of
identical or greater fire-fighting capacity.
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Have fixed systems refilled or replaced when expired or discharged.
5. Keep the bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapours or fuel leaks at regular
intervals.
6. When replacing parts of the fire-fighting installation only matching components
shall be used, bearing the same designation or being equivalent in their technical
and fire resistant capabilities.
7. Do not fit free hanging curtains or other fabrics in the vicinity of or above cookers
or other open flame devices.
8. Do not stow combustible material in the engine spaces. If non-combustible
materials are to be stowed in the engine space they must be secured against
falling into machinery and shall cause no obstruction to access to the engines or
engine spaces.
9. NEVER:
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Obstruct passageways to exits and hatches.
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Obstruct safety controls; e.g. fuel valves, gas valves and switches of the
electrical system.
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Obstruct portable fire extinguishers stowed in lockers.
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Leave the craft unattended when cooking and / or heating appliances are in
use.
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Use gas lights in the craft.
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Modify any of the craft's systems (especially electrical, fuel and gas) or allow
unqualified personnel to modify any of the craft's systems.
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Fill any fuel tank or replace gas bottles when machinery is running or when
cooking or heating appliances are in use.
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Smoke while handling fuel or gas.