Dufour 530 - Fire Protection Systems; Installation

ENGLISH 28-04-2020 19/97 DUFOUR 530
- Check that portholes, deck hatches, and any other openings that may cause flooding, are
closed before putting to sea.
- While under way, close all seacocks when they are not in use, except for the engine water
intakes.
- Do not exceed the maximum recommended loading.
- The level of water in the bilges must be kept to a minimum.
- Avoid adding weight in high places so as not to affect the stability.
Periodically check:
- Skin fittings, seacocks and pipes for watertightness.
- Proper emptying of the cockpit drains.
- Stern glands or sail-drive seals for watertightness.
WARNING
Cockpit locker covers must be fastened shut before putting to sea. This is particularly important
for lockers with a serious risk of flooding
VII. FIRE PROTECTION
Installation
Since fire extinguishers are subject to national regulations, they are not supplied with the boat.
However, when in use, this boat must be fitted with portable extinguishers with the following
capacities, installed in the following locations (see drawing in Appendix 17):
- No. 1 - cockpit locker, within reach of the helmsman - capacity 1 kg - 5A34B
- No. 2 – lounge near the companionway - extinction capacity 1 kg - 5A34B
- No. 3 – forward cabin - extinction capacity 1 kg - 5A34B
- No. 4 – skipper's cabin (if available)
If you decide to install a carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher, be aware that it may only be fitted in
accommodation areas that contain powered electrical equipment (e.g. electric motors, battery
compartments, electrical panels) or flammable liquids (e.g. galley).
Only compatible replacement parts must be used in the fire protection system. They must bear the
same markings and be technically equivalent.
In addition, a fire blanket must be stowed near the galley, which can be very useful in the case of a
cooker fire caused by oil (e.g. saloon banquette).
Similarly, for safety on deck, a fire bucket equipped with a lanyard must be stored in an
immediately accessible locker.
If non-combustible materials are stored in the engine compartment, they must be secured to avoid
the risk of falling onto the machinery and must not obstruct access to the engine compartment or
its exit.
WARNING
If a CO2 extinguisher is fitted, the following information must be displayed close to its location:
“This extinguisher contains CO2 - use only on electrical or cooker fires. To avoid suffocation
after discharging, leave the area immediately.
Ventilate before entering.”