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5.7.2
Fire extinguishing and fire prevention
Buster X is equipped with a 2-kg hand-held powder extinguisher.
The extinguisher is located in the storage space on the left-hand
side of the prow according to Diagram 3. Extinguisher´s position
is indicated by a clearly visible symbol in the cockpit.
Diagram 3. 1. Location of the hand-held fire extinguisher.
Depending on the legislation of the country in question, hand held
fire extinguishers must be checked regularly at pre-defined inter-
vals. Please find out from the local fire authories about the check-
ing practice of your country of recidence. If you are uncertain of the
checking practice, get your fire extinguishers checked once a year.
Manufacturing date of a hand-held fire extinguisher is marked on a
label glued on the extinguisher. Fire extinguishers which are more
than ten years old are not approved unless the pressure chamber
has been re-tested. When changing hand-held fire extinguishers,
they should be replaced by a device with an extinguishing capacity
at least the same as the one being replaced.
The owner/user of the boat must make sure there is at least one
easily accessible fire bucket with a rope attached to it in the boat.
Also ensure that fire extinguishing equipment is easily accessible
when the boat is loaded. Tell all crew members the location of fire
extinguishing equipment and how to operate it.