Striper Seaswirl Series, Руководство пользователя

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• Check the PFD frequently to make sure that it is not torn, that flota-
tion pads have no leaks, and that all seams and joints are securely
sewn.
• If a PFD contains kapok, the kapok fibers may become waterlogged
and lose their buoyancy after the vinyl inserts are punctured. If the
kapok becomes hard or if it is soaked with water, replace it. It may
not work when you need it.
Fire Extinguishers
As the owner of the boat, you are responsible for supplying a fire
extinguisher approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Hand-held portable fire extinguishers should be mounted in readily
accessible locations away from the engine compartment. All persons
aboard should know the location and proper operation of the fire extin-
guisher(s).
Note: Using a portable fire extinguisher with an access port in the
engine compartment is preferred to opening the engine compartment
to fight a fire. However, using a portable extinguisher in this way pro-
vides less protection against fire than a fixed fire suppression system.
A Comment from Seaswirl: Don’t test fire extinguishers by squirting
small amounts of the extinguishing compound. The extinguisher might
not work when you really need it!
All Class 1 powerboats (16 to less than 26 feet) are required to carry one
(1) B-I type hand portable fire extinguisher unless the boat is equipped
with a fixed fire extinguishing system in the engine compartment.
All Class 2 (26 to less than 40 feet) powerboats are required to carry
two (2) approved B-I extinguishers or one (1) approved B-II type hand
portable fire extinguisher unless equipped with a fixed fire extinguish-
ing system in the engine compartment. When equipped with a fixed
fire extinguishing system, only one (1) B-I type hand portable fire extin-
guisher is required.
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Fire! In case of fire, do not open engine compartment. Shut down
engine(s), generator(s), and blower(s). Discharge entire contents of
fixed fire suppression system. If using portable CO2 fire extinguish-
er, continuously discharge entire contents through access port.
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