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SAFETY-17
away from the burning yacht. Be certain
all persons stay together after abandoning
ship.
Be certain to read and have a thorough un-
derstanding of the Portable Fire Extinguisher
System Section and the Automatic Fire Ex-
tinguisher System Section of this Owner’s
Manual. They contain valuable information
and warnings for your safety.
Prevention is the safest and most effective
method of
fi ghting fi re aboard your yacht.
Always follow these guidelines:
Use extreme caution and refrain from
smoking while fueling your yacht.
Use only marine safety approved cook-
ing and heating systems and follow the
manufacturer’s directions concerning their
operation.
Open fl ames demand constant atten-
tion. DO NOT leave any open fl ame unat-
tended.
Ensure ventilation systems are unob-
structed.
Always provide adequate ventilation when
cleaning and painting.
Use extreme caution when using lique fi ed
petroleum gas (LPG) or compressed natural
gas (CNG). Close valves to cylinders and
supply lines when not in use.
Operate exhaust blower motors at least
fi ve (5) minutes before starting the engines
or generator.
Use your sense of smell to check for
fumes in the bilge and engine/generator
compartment before starting engines or
generator.
Always store fl ammable material in ap-
proved containers and in a locker sealed
from the interior of your yacht and vented
overboard.
Remove the canvas enclosure, at least
partially, before starting engines.
Ensure there are no leaks in any fuel
system, including LPG/CNG.
Extinguish smoking materials carefully.
Check cleaning materials for fl ammabil-
ity and store as you would any fl ammable
material.
Always disconnect electrical power before
performing any maintenance on electrical
appliances.
Always replace electrical breaker switches
or fuses with the same recommended am-
perage. NEVER exceed the recommended
amperage.
Electrical service to your yacht should only
be performed by a quali fi ed marine electrical
technician.