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OWNER’S MANUAL
L38 OM 110v Rev0 (11/02/03) Page 20
11. FIRE FIGHTING
IT IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY (OR IF ABSENT, THE PERSON WHO IS
DEPUTISED, SUCH AS THE SKIPPER) TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE ON BOARD
KNOWS THE LOCATION OF THE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND THAT THE
ESCAPE ROUTES ARE ACCESSIBLE.
IT IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT IS REGULARLY MAINTAINED AND OPERATIONAL AT ALL TIMES.
The fire extinguishers and the escape hatches are shown on the drawing
L38/8.0540/1028.
Fire extinguishers are 5A34B dry powder and may be used on any fire. They are
operated by:
1. Breaking the seal and removing the safety clip.
2. Directing the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
3. Squeezing the trigger.
4. The discharge range is 4 metres and the time 8 seconds.
In the event of a fire in the engine room the emergency fuel shut off valves MUST be
closed. The emergency fuel shut off valves are situated on top of the fuel tanks which are
beneath the port and starboard passage floors.
The fire may be extinguished from inside the port and starboard aft cabins via the fire
ports located at the base of the engine room bulkheads. It is not advisable to open the
deck hatches to the engines when extinguishing a fire.