Sea Ray 390 Sundancer, Owner'S Manual

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390 Sundancer ® ( 425 Sundancer ® )
1.2
S
ECTION
1 • S
AFETY
2. L
EGALLY
M
ANDATED
M
INIMUM
R
EQUIRED
E
QUIPMENT
Consult your national boating law enforcement
agency.
The following equipment is the minimum required
by the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat from 40’ to less
than 65’ [12.2 meters to less than 19.8 meters] in
length.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s): One Coast
Guard approved Type I, II or III device is mandatory
for each person aboard. One throwable Type IV
device is also required to be on board. A Type V
device is acceptable if worn for approved use. See
Page 1.5 for a description of these PFD
classifications. Always wear a PFD when
boating.
Fire Extinguisher - Portable: With a fixed fire
extinguishing system installed in the engine and
generator spaces, the American Boat and Yacht
Council (ABYC) recommends that you have two
(2) Type B-II ABC fire extinguishers, one each
located at the helm station and outside the engine
compar tment and Three (3) Type B-I ABC
extinguishers located in the galley, the crew
quarters and the cabin, near the cockpit door.
Whistle, Horn: You must have on board some
means of making a loud sound signal, for example,
whistle or horn.
Visual Distress Signals: If you operate your boat
in coastal waters or on the Great Lakes, you must
have visual distress signals for day and night use
on board. At least three (3) U.S. Coast Guard
approved pyrotechnic devices marked with date
showing service life must be carried, be readily
accessible, in serviceable condition and not expired.
Store pyrotechnic signals in a well-marked
waterproof container in a dry location.
Other: Your Sea Ray is equipped with the required
navigation lights, engine exhaust and ventilation
systems.
3. F
IRE
E
XTINGUISHING
S
YSTEM
Your boat is equipped with an automatic fire
extinguisher system located in the engine
compartment. In the event of a fire, the heat sensitive
automatic head in the engine compartment will
release a fire-extinguishing vapor, totally flooding
the area.
The switch panel contains an indicator light for the
automatic fire extinguishing system. The light will
be ON when the ignition is on and indicates that the
system is ready. If the light goes out while the ignition
is on, the system has discharged.
WHEN DISCHARGE OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY
SHUT DOWN ALL ENGINES, POWERED
VENTILATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND
EXTINGUISH ALL SMOKING MATERIALS. DO
NOT IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT!! THIS FEEDS OXYGEN TO
THE FIRE AND THE FIRE COULD RESTART.
Wait at least fifteen (15) minutes before opening the
engine compar tment. This permits the fire-
extinguishing vapor to “soak” the compartment long
enough for hot metals and fuels to cool. Have
Fumes from engine, generators, and other equipment
and appliances using burning fuel contain carbon
monoxide.
Carbon Monoxide can kill you.
Open all doors, curtains, windows, and hatches to let
fresh air circulate, when running engine, generator
or burning any fuel when boat is anchored, moored
or docked.
! DANGER
PFD REQUIREMENTS DIFFER
Depending on the state or country of operation the
operator of a vessel may be fined for failure to comply
with local or national rules regarding PFD usage.
NOTICE