Owner`s manual

22 KODIAK
Fire Extinguishers
At least one fire extinguisher is required on all Pursuit boats. Boats 26' and
larger may require two or three fire extinguishers. Coast Guard approved fire
extinguishers are hand-portable, either B-I or B-II classification and have a
specific marine type mounting bracket. It is recommended that the extin-
guishers be mounted in a readily accessible position.
Fire extinguishers require regular inspections to insure that:
• Seals & tamper indicators are not broken or missing.
• Pressure gauges or indicators read in the operable range.
• There is no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles.
Contact the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline, 1-800-368-5647, for information on the type
and size fire extinguisher required for your boat.
Please refer to the information provided by the fire extinguisher manufacturer for instructions on
the proper maintenance and use of your fire extinguisher.
INFORMATION FOR HALON OR AGENT 241 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IS PROVIDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY
AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM, IN THEORY AND OPERATION, BEFORE
USING YOUR BOAT.
Bilge and Fuel Fires
Fuel compartment and bilge fires are very dangerous because of the presence of gasoline in the
various components of the fuel system and the possibility for explosion. You must make the
decision to fight the fire or abandon the boat. If the fire can not be extinguished quickly or it is too
intense to fight, abandoning the boat may be your only option. If you find yourself in this situation,
make sure all passengers have a life preserver on and go over the side and swim well upwind of
the boat. This will keep you and your passengers well clear of any burning fuel that could be
released and spread on the water as the boat burns or in the event of an explosion. When clear of
the danger, check about and account for all those who were aboard with you. Give whatever
assistance you can to anyone in need or in the water without a buoyant device. Keep everyone
together in a group for morale and to aid rescue operations.
GASOLINE CAN EXPLODE. IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL COMPARTMENT OR BILGE FIRE,
YOU MUST MAKE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO FIGHT THE FIRE OR ABANDON THE
BOAT. YOU MUST CONSIDER YOUR SAFETY, THE SAFETY OF YOUR PASSENGERS, THE
INTENSITY OF THE FIRE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION IN YOUR DECISION.
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Fire Extinguisher