FAIRLINE 31 CRONICHE - SAFETY ON BOARD; Combatting Fire and Suffocation Risks

SAFETY
o N BOA R D
Most owners, v/ill of course be experienced seamen, and will be as aware
as we are of the potential dangers involved in boating. However, it is
alv-/ays beneficial to remind oneself of the basic safety precautions which
must be observed.
Two main areas of danger exist:
1. Fire and/or suffocation resulting from misuse or malfunction of fuel,
gas or electrical systems.
2. ~~avigatioll or boat-handling errors.
1. Combatting the risk of Fi re or Suffocation
Any fuel or gas leaking into the hull of a boat will accumulate in the
bilges - and is potentially lethal. An understanding of the fuel, gas and
electrical systems described in this manual, is therefore essential.
Basic Do's and Dont's
~Vhen refuelling:
Switch off engines.
Extinguish all naked lights.
Operate engine bay extractor fan.
Do not smoke.
Close all doors, windows, ports and hatches adjacent to the fuel
fi II i ngpoint.
Avoid overfill ing tan k, and fill slowly to avoid splashing. WAS ~1 OFF
ANY SPI LT FUEL IMMEDIATELY.
Refuel outboard motor fuel tanks outside of the boat.
Before Start-up:
On shaftdri\'e boats ensure that the engine sea cocks are oren.
Ensure fuel cocks are open.
Operate engine bay extractor fan for at least 5 minutes.
I nspect fuel I ines and engine bay' and ensure that there are no
visible leaks.
Always ensure engirl€S are out of gear at both helm positions before
starting up (ie. red buttons on the side of Volvo controls can be
pushed in). Starting engines in gear can be dangerous, damaging,
and at best embarrassing.
After Shut-down:
Operate engine bay extractor fan for 5 minutes.
Leave fuel cock(s) open.
Using the Gas:
Turn off the gas at the cylinder when not in use, particularly
overnight, and when the boat is unattended.
When lighting the cooker light a match before turning on the gas to
ensure that all gas is burned and none can accumulate in the bi Iges.
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