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SAFETY DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT
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12.7 FIRE EXTINGUISHING
12.7.1 Disconnect the electrical power
In the event of a fire on board, it is recommended that all energized
sources of electrical power be disconnected by switching OFF all master
switches.
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CAUTION
NEVER
• obstruct passageways and emergency exits.
• obstruct the access to safety devices, such as fuel valves, electrical
switches, etc.
• obstruct the access to fire extinguishers stowed inside cabinets.
• to leave the yacht unattended when burners or heat generating
equipment are on.
• to use or allow open flames.
• modify electrical or fuel supply systems, without consulting
BERTRAM beforehand.
• smoke near flammable materials or when handling them.
• stow highly flammable materials, such as fuel, solvents, etc., near
heat sources, like engines, galley appliances, etc.
• stow any flammable material in the engineroom. Non-combustible
materials may be stowed in the engineroom only if properly protected,
isolated and fixed, so they cannot be exposed to engine rotating parts
or obstruct access to the engineroom.
Failure to observe these practices can result in illness, serious injury or
death.
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