XO boats 270 RS CABIN, User Manual

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check the condition of the hoses through the service hatch.
5.7.2 Fire-fi ghting and prevention
Whenever the XO 270 RS Cabin is used, it must be equipped with fi re extin-
guishers with a minimum fi re rating of 8A 68B. The minimum fi re rating for an
individual fi re extinguisher is 5A 34B. A hand-held fi re extinguisher is located
in the front section of the port seat console, on the left-hand side of the stor-
age compartment, as shown in Figure 3. You must have the hand-held fi re
extinguishers inspected regularly at specifi ed intervals, depending on the
legislation in your country. Contact the local fi re authorities for the inspec-
tion policy in your country. If you are unsure of the inspection policy in your
country, have your hand-held fi re extinguishers inspected once a year. The
manufacturing date of a hand-held fi re extinguisher is indicated on a label
attached to the fi re extinguisher. Fire extinguishers that are more than ten
years old will not be approved unless the pressure vessel is pressure tested
again. When replacing a hand-held fi re extinguisher, it must be replaced with
an extinguisher with an extinguishing capacity that is at least the same as the
old one. The owner/user of the boat should make sure that there is at least
one easily accessible fi re bucket with a line attached to it. Make sure that all
fi re-fi ghting equipment is easily accessible when the boat is loaded. Inform
all crew members of the location and operation of the fi re-fi ghting equip-
ment. Keep the bilge free of fuel and check the fuel system for leaks regularly.
Fuel smell is a sure sign of a fuel leak. If your boat is equipped with a heater,
refer to the heater manufacturer's instructions for its safety instructions.
SPECIAL WARNINGS
Never
• obstruct access to the safety equipment, fi re extinguisher, fuel valves or
main switch
• block any ventilation openings as they are designed to vent out any fuel
vapour.
Also, never
• make changes to your boat's electrical or fuel system, or allow an unqual-
ifi ed person to make changes to any system on the boat
• fi ll the fuel tank or handle fuel when the engine is running
Location of fi re extinguishers
(Figure 3)
Automatic fi re extinguisher; Sea Fire 100A Automatic
Hand-held fi re extinguisher; 2 kg