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SAFETY DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT
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Maintenance of fixed fire-fighting systems
− Check the fixed extinguisher charge status at least once a month, and
in any case, prior to navigation (pressure gauge needle within the
green sector of the same).
− Have the system overhauled by a qualified service centre according
to Manufacturer’s instruction. The technician who performs
maintenance should attach a tag indicating the date of the check to
the system.
− Check the discharge indicator before use, to make sure that the fixed
fire-fighting system has not been discharged.
− A fixed fire-fighting system should be checked at least once a month.
a. for corrosion.
b. to make sure that the access to the controls is not hindered.
c. to make sure that the cylinders are firmly sitting.
d. to make sure that the pulling cables are not broken, loose,
damaged or twisted.
e. to make sure that the cable connections are fastened properly.
f. to make sure that the distribution pipe connections are firmly
fastened and that the discharge nozzles are not clogged.
g. to make sure that the system has not discharged.
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CAUTION
Accidental discharge of the chemical agents for fire extinguishing
during handling or installation may cause heavy injuries. The chemical
agents for fire extinguishing and the residuals of a discharge system are
toxic. Protect eyes and skin during installation or maintenance of the
fire-fighting systems.
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CAUTION
Never attempt to disable any part of your fixed fire extinguisher system.
This system contains liquefied gas at high pressure and serious injury
or death could result.
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DANGER
The fire-extinguishing cylinder has a safety pin. Check if above
mentioned pin has effectively been removed. If this is not the case,
should fire spread out, the cylinder would be jammed and would not
discharge, with consequent possibility of heavy damages to your yacht
up to its sinking.
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