Jeanneau 53 - In Case of a Fire in the Engine Compartment Bilge

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The engine compartment has a port that makes it possible to inject the extinguishing
product inside without opening the usual access hatches.
INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW IN CASE OF A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
BILGE:
- Stop the engine.
- Switch off power and stop fuel supply.
- Block off the air supply from the air inlets and outlets of the engine.
- Inject the extinguishing product through the aperture.
- Wait.
- Open the access hatches and repair.
DANGER
- There may be danger of fire or explosion if direct or alternating current
systems are incorrectly used (Refer to chapter Electricity).
WARNING
- Do not obstruct the ways to the emergency exits.
- Do not obstruct the safety controls (fuel oil valves, gas valves, power
switches).
- Do not block the extinguishers placed on shelves.
- Do not leave the vessel unattended when a cooker or heater is in use.
- Do not use gas lamps in the vessel.
- Do not alter the vessel systems (electrical, gas or fuel).
- Do not fill up a tank or change a gas cylinder when an engine is running
or a cooker or heater is on.
- Do not smoke while handling fuels or gas.
WARNING
- The CO² extinguishers shall be used only to fight electrical fires.
- Clear the area immediately after use in order to avoid suffocation.
- Air before entering.
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