Tiara Yachts C49, Owner'S Manual

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Section 9 Safety Information
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WARNING
!
LOSS OF CONTROL AND UNSAFE
BOAT HAZARD
An engine stop switch system that
is not used or does not function cor-
rectly can cause death or serious
injury. DO NOT operate the boat if the
stop switch system does not function
properly.
If the engines will not start, check to see if
the clip isn’t inserted into the engine stop
switch properly or the control is not in neutral.
Make sure the clip is properly attached to the
engine stop switch before attempting to start
the engine.
Always carry a spare stop switch clip and lan -
yard and instruct at least one other person
onboard regarding the operation of the stop
switch and location of the spare.
9.5 Fire Safety
Fire Extinguishers
Coast Guard-approved fire extinguishers are
hand-portable, either B-I or B-II classification,
and have a specific marine-type mounting
bracket. It is recommended the extinguishers
be mounted in a readily accessible position.
Your Tiara Yacht comes equipped with the fire
extinguishers in these locations:
• In the starboard forward lounge seat
base
• In the starboard mid-cockpit aft-facing
seat base
• In the starboard cabin hanging locker
Check fire extinguishers at the start of each
season and have them charged or replaced
as necessary.
Fire extinguishers require regular inspec-
tions to ensure:
• Seals and tamper indicators are not
broken or missing.
• Pressure gauges or indicators read in
the operable range.
• There is no obvious physical damage,
corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles.
For information on the type and size fire extin -
guisher required for your boat, visit uscgboat-
ing.org or refer to
A Boater’s Guide to Fed-
eral Requirements for Recreational Boats ,
provided with this manual.
Information about halon or agent FE-241
extinguishers is provided by the manufac-
turer. It is extremely important that you learn
about and understand and know how this
system works; refer to the manufacturer’s lit -
erature.
Automatic Generator Fire Extin-
guishing System
If your boat is equipped with a generator,
an automatic fire extinguishing system is
installed. It is extremely important that you
learn about and understand how this system
works; refer to the manufacturer’s owner’s
manual for additional information.
WARNING
!
If a mechanical space fire should
occur, turn off all main electrical
switches and shut down the generator.
Do not open the engine access hatch.
Allow the fire extinguisher chemical
to soak the engine compartment for
at least fifteen (15) minutes.
The generator fire suppression system is
located overhead in the mechanical space,
just aft of the generator, and operates auto-
matically. The extinguisher has been chosen
and located to provide sufficient coverage of
the generator compartment. While the sys-
tem helps ensure bilge fire protection, it does
not eliminate the U.S. Coast Guard require
-
ment for hand held fire extinguishers.