Axis A24 - Emergency Procedures; Explosion and Fire

• Displaya redororangeskier-downag toalertothervesselsthat askier/riderisdownif
required by the state in which you are operating.
 The Warnings and practices in the Watersports Safety Code represent common risks
encountered by users. The code does not cover all instances of risk or danger. Please use common
sense and good judgment.
emergency procedures
In an emergency situation, you may have to resort to measures which are not commonly
practiced. Always assess the dangers of being in harm’s way versus the protection of equipment.
Keep a sound mind during an emergency and always use common sense.
 Manyboatresandexplosionsinvolveammableliquidssuchasgasoroil,
whichareusedinyourboat’spropulsionengine(s)andgenerator.Carefully
followallwarninglabelsandsafetyprecautionswhilehandlingammable
substances.Manyresininboardboatsstartinthebilgeareaduetogasoline
vapors.Gasolinevaporsareheavierthanairandcollectinthebilgeofboats.
Explosion
• Ifexplosionisimminent,putonPFDs,grabdistresssignalsandsurvivalgear,
andimmediatelyabandonship.
Fire
• Immediatelyturnoengines,generators,stovesandblowers.
• Extinguishsmokingmaterials.
• Axedresuppressionsystem,ifequipped,hasheatsensorsthatautomatically
oodthemachineryspacewithareextinguishant.Allowextinguishantto“soak”the
compartmentforatleast15minutestocoolthehotmetalsorfuelbeforecautiously
inspectingtherearea.Haveportablereextinguishersready.Donotbreathefumesor
vaporscausedbythereorextinguishant.
• Ifnoxedresuppressionsystemisinstalledandareisintheenginecompartment,
dischargeportablereextinguishersthroughtheenginecompartmentaccessplate,if
equipped.DONOTopentheenginehatchasthisfeedsoxygentothere.
• Ifyouhaveaccesstothere,directthecontentsofthereextinguishersatthebaseof
ames,notatthetop.
• Throwburningmaterialsoverboardifpossible.
• Moveanyonenotneededforreghtingoperationsawayfromtheames.
• Signalforhelp.
• PutonPFDs(PersonalFlotationDevices),grabdistresssignalsandsurvivalgear,and
preparetoabandonship.
Burn hazard from gasoline oating on water which is ignited can
cause death or serious injury. Gasoline will oat on top of water and
can burn. If the boat is abandoned, swim upwind, far enough to avoid
fuel that can spread over the surface of the water.
explosion
and
fire
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
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