O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l S T E E L E R 5 2 S p e r f o r m a n c e
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WARNING:
NEVER:
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store an extinguisher in the back of a locker, out of easy range;
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leave the ship unattended when cooking appliances are switched on;
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alter systems on board without expert assistance;
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smoke when handling gas, petrol, diesel or other lightly flammable goods;
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store combustible goods in the engine room or technical area (and always sea-
fasten everything).
It is the responsibility of the owner/skipper to:
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have firefighting equipment checked at intervals indicated on the equipment;
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replace firefighting equipment, if expired or discharged, by devices of identical or greater
firefighting capacity;
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inform members of the crew about:
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the location and operation of firefighting equipment;
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the location and operation of the fixed fire extinguisher for the engine compartment;
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the location of escape hatches/ escape routes;
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ensure that the firefighting equipment is readily accessible when the craft is occupied
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keep the bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapours at regular intervals;
:portable extinguisher
Fixed fire-
extinguisher.
:portable extinguisher
