Owner`s manual

2865 DENALI
Chapter 11:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
11.1 General
Your boat and inboard/outboard engine has been equipped with safety equipment designed to
enhance the safe operation of the boat and to meet U.S. Coast Guard safety standards. The
Coast Guard or state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies require certain
additional accessory safety equipment on each boat. This equipment varies according to
length and type of boat and type of propulsion. The accessory equipment required by the Coast
Guard is described in this chapter. Some local laws require additional equipment. It is
important to obtain “Federal Requirements And Safety Tips for Recreational Boats,” pub-
lished by the Coast Guard, and copies of state and local laws, to make sure you have the
required equipment for your boating area.
The 2865 Denali model is equipped with engine alarms, an automatic fire extinguishing
system and cabin monitoring equipment. These systems are designed to increase your boating
safety by alerting you to potentially serious problems in the primary power systems, the
engine compartment, and the cabin. Alarm systems are not intended to lessen or replace good
maintenance and precruise procedures.
This chapter also describes safety related equipment that could be installed on your boat. This
equipment will vary depending on the type of engine and other options installed by you or your
dealer.
11.2 Engine Alarm
Most inboard/outboard engines are equipped with an audible alarm system mounted in the
helm area that monitors selected critical engine systems. The alarm will sound if one of these
systems begins to fail. Boats with Volvo diesel engines are equipped with an alarm panel
display. The panel contains symbols for coolant temperature, oil pressure, battery charging,
and pre-heater. The symbols indicate the problem system when the alarm sounds. Refer to
the engine owner’s manual for information on the alarm installed with your engine.
If the alarm sounds:
• Immediately throttle the engine back to idle.
• Shift to neutral.
• Monitor the engine gauges to determine the cause of the problem.
• If necessary, shut off the engine and investigate until the cause of the problem is found.
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