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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when replacing parts of the firefighting equipment only matching components shall be used,
bearing the same designation or being equivalent in their technical and fire resistant capabilities;
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combustible materials shall not be stowed in the engine compartment.
3.7.
Firefighting equipment
The ‘STEELER 52S’ is equipped with fire-fighting equipment as follows:
LOCATION
for engine compartment
1 fixed fire extinguisher (automatic and manual
control);
accommodation:
3 pcs, minimum 5A/34B.
CAUTION:
Foam extinguishers may not be exposed to frost. The contents can freeze, possibly
rupturing the cylinder.
The fixed fire extinguisher (
) for the engine room is automatically and/ or manually operated. The
panel of this extinguisher can be found in the hallway of the lower deck (back of the steering position).
If the fixed extinguishers goes off, an alarm will sound in the wheelhouse and one of the two lights
underneath the steering position will start to flash.
3.7.1.
FIRE !!
In case the worst happens and fire starts:
Fire in the accommodation:
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Evacuate the area, make a head count.
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Turn air conditioning, and ventilation systems OFF.
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Delegated task: Inform all aboard of the situation and inform the authorities. Signal for help.
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Delegated task: Prepare for the worst and start emergency procedures for evacuation.
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Delegated task: Put on PFD's, grab distress signals and survival gear, and prepare to abandon ship.
Fire extinguisher
engine room.
