Owner`s manual

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don ship, all persons on board should
jump, not dive, overboard and swim a safe
distance away from the burning yacht. Be
certain all persons stay together after
abandoning ship.
Be certain to read and have a thorough
understanding of the Portable Fire Extin-
guisher System Section and the Automatic
Fire Extinguisher 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 fighting fire 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 flames demand constant atten-
tion. DO NOT leave any open flame unat-
tended.
✖ Ensure ventilation systems are unob-
structed.
✖ Always provide adequate ventilation
when cleaning and painting.
✖ Use extreme caution when using lique-
fied petroleum gas (LPG) or compressed
natural gas (CNG). Close valves to cylin-
ders and supply lines when not in use.
✖ Operate exhaust blower motors at least
five (5) minutes before starting the en-
gines 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 flammable material in
approved 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 flammability
and store as you would any flammable
material.
✖ Always disconnect electrical power
before performing any maintenance on
electrical appliances.
✖ Always replace electrical breaker
switches or fuses with the same recom-
mended amperage. NEVER exceed the
recommended amperage.
✖ Electrical service to your yacht should
only be performed by a qualified marine
electrical technician.