Sea-doo 230 Series, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
– 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 a material which
may become waterlogged and lose
its buoyancy after the vinyl inserts
are punctured, replace immediately
if it becomes hard or soaked with
water. 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
In case of fire, do not open en-
gine 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.
DAY USE ONLY
Three orange smoke signals (one hand
held and two floating) or one orange flag
with black square and disk
NIGHT USE ONLY
One S-O-S electric distress light
DAY AND NIGHT USE
Three flares of the hand held, meteor or
parachute type
Additional Recommended
Equipment
It is recommended that you acquire ad-
ditional equipment for safe, enjoyable
cruising (some could be mandatory by
legislation). This list, which is not all in-
clusive, includes items you should con-
sider acquiring.
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