18. Fire Safety
Prevention is the best answer to fire safety.
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Always switch off the safety solenoid when stove is not in use
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Never leave the stove or oven burning unattended.
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Never change propane tanks whilst barbequing.
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Never smoke below decks.
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Never smoke when changing propane tanks.
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Safely store any flammable liquids (for example charcoal lighter fuel).
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Keep matches away from children.
Engine compartment fire:
In the event of a fire in the engine compartment use the fire
extinguisher positioned closest to the companionway hatch steps and
position the mouth of the extinguisher to the fire hole.
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Pull the yellow key out
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Press down on the red button until all the contents of the
extinguisher have been discharged.
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Do not open the engine compartment even if you think the fire has
been extinguished, dying embers can easily be re-ignited by a fresh
supply of oxygen (air).
Open fire:
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Pull out the yellow safety tab.
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Point the extinguisher at the base of
the fire and press down on the red
button to discharge contents.
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Generously cover the base of the fire and surrounding area to
ensure the fire is under control and cannot spread. Continue
discharging extinguisher until the fire is out.
Galley fire:
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Take the fire blanket out of its container.
Read the instructions for use carefully.
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Ensure hands and limbs are protected from the fire by the blanket.
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Carefully lay the blanket over the fire, laying the blanket away from you
and keeping yourself protected at all times from the flames.
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Once in place leave the blanket until all heat has gone from the scene of
the fire, this way you can be sure that the fire has definitely gone out and
will not re-ignite.
Smoke alarm:
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There is a battery operated smoke alarm mounted in the galley. This alarm will be triggered
by smoke caused by cooking or burnt toast. Opening a hatch to allow ventilation will
minimize triggering the alarm. For safety purposes, the 9v battery should not be removed
from the smoke alarm.