Sea-doo 210 Challenger Series, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
– To make sure the PFD works, wear
it in the water. This will show you
how it works and give you confi-
dence when you use it.
– Teach children how to put a PFD on
and allow them to try it in the water.
That way, they know what the PFD
is for and how it works. They will
feel more comfortable with it if they
suddenly find themselves in the wa-
ter.
– If the PFD is wet, allow it to dry
thoroughly before storing it. Do not
dry it in front of a radiator or heater.
Store it in a well-ventilated area.
– Keep PFDs away from sharp objects
which can tear the fabric or puncture
the flotation pads.
– For their own safety and the safety
of others, all non-swimmers, poor
swimmers,
and small children
should wear PFD's at all times
whether the boat is stationary or
moving.
– Check the PFD frequently to make
sure that it is not torn, that flota-
tion pads have no leaks, and that all
seams and joints are securely sewn.
– If a PFD contains kapok, the kapok
fibers may become waterlogged
and lose their buoyancy after the
vinyl
inserts are punctured. If
the kapok becomes hard or if it is
soaked with water, replace it. It may
not work when you need it.
Fire Extinguishers
As the owner of the boat, you are re-
sponsible for supplying an approved
fire extinguisher. Check with the lo-
cal competent authorities. Boats (less
than 7.9 m (26 ft)) are required to carry
one (1) B-1 type hand portable fire ex-
tinguisher unless the boat is equipped
with a fixed fire extinguishing system
in the engine compartment.
Hand-held portable fire extinguishers
should be mounted in readily accessi-
ble locations away from the engine
compartment. All persons aboard
should know the location and proper
operation of the fire extinguisher(s).
NOTE: Don't test fire extinguishers by
squirting small amounts of the extin-
guishing compound. The extinguisher
might not work when you really need
it!
WARNING
Fire! In case of fire, do not open
engine compartment. Turn off en-
gine. Using portable C0
2
fire extin-
guisher, continuously discharge
entire contents at base of fire.
Visual Distress Signal Devices
Visual distress signal equipment
may be of the pyrotechnic or
non-pyrotechnic type. Regulations
prohibit display of visual distress
signals on the water under any cir-
cumstances except when assistance
is required to prevent immediate or
potential danger to persons on board a
vessel. Check with the local authority
to have proper equipment.
The equipment must be approved by
the competent authorities, be in ser-
viceable condition, and be stowed in
a readily accessible location. Equip-
ment having a date for serviceable life
must be within the specified usage
date shown.
Careful selection and proper stowage
of visual distress equipment is very im-
portant if children are aboard.
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