Formula Fastech - Visual Distress Signals

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FORMULA
FASTECH
FASTECH
Check the pressure gauge regularly for proper
pressure; have the extinguisher filled if
necessary.
A fixed automatic fire
extinguisher is mounted on
the engine compartment
forward bulkhead. The
extinguisher is activated
when the heat sensitive head
reaches a predetermined
temperature. The extinguisher
discharges and saturates the
engine compartment,
smothering the fire. For
additional information, refer to
Halon Automatic Fire
Extinguisher, Section 5.
Visual Distress Signals
All boats over 16 feet (4.8 meters) must have
onboard day and night visual distress signals
when operating on coastal waters, the Great
Lakes, territorial seas or those waters directly
connected to them, up to a point where the
body of water is less than two miles wide. Carry
several types of signaling devices to handle a
variety of conditions. Your Formula dealer can
help you select appropriate visual distress
signals for your area.
If you are required to carry distress signals, you
must have three USCG approved pyrotechnic
devices. Be sure they are in serviceable
condition, not exceeding the expiration date and
stored in a cool, dry location in a waterproof
container. Have enough signals on board to last
three days.
Pyrotechnic signaling devices can cause
injury and property damage if improperly
handled. Follow the manufacturer’s
directions.
!
WARNING
Visual Distress Signals
Figure 2-8
ORANGE
FLAG
RED DISTRESS FLARE
(HAND)
ORANGE SMOKE
SIGNAL (HAND)
USE DAY AND NIGHT
O
S
S
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
USE DAY AND NIGHT
USE NIGHT ONLY
DYE MARKER
USE DAY ONLY
ARMS SIGNALS
(USE BRIGHT CLOTH)
USE
DAY
ONLY
ELECTRIC
DISTRESS
LIGHT
RED METEOR FLARE
USE DAY ONLY
USE DAY ONLY
Fixed Automatic
Fire Extinguisher
Figure 2-7
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