Lagoon 400 - Emergency Systems and Response

LAGOON 400
10
SAFETY
105
The extinguishers must be within easy access and kept away from
a possible fire source.
The engine compartment has an aperture that makes it possible to
inject the extinguishing product inside without opening the usual ac-
cess hatches.
Instructions to follow in case of a fire in the engine compartment bil-
ge:
- Stop the engine.
- Switch off power and stop fuel supply.
- First remove the cap then project the extinguishing substance
through the extinction hole situated on the partition of the aft cabin.
- Wait one minute before approaching.
- Open the access hatches and repair.
It is the owner's or the skipper's responsibility:
- To have the extinguishers checked in pursuance of the instructions
given.
- To replace the extinguishers by others with an equal or a greater
capacity if the extinguishers have expired or are empty.
- Make sure the extinguishers can be reached easily when people
are on board.
To tell the crew:
- where the extinguishers are and how they work.
- where the release aperture is situated in the engine compartment.
- where the emergency exits are.
Fight against fire
WARNING
The boat is delivered without extinguishers ; you are res-
ponsible for applying your country's fire safety laws (num-
ber of extinguishers, capacity, type and location).
WARNING
Keep an extinguisher handy in case the fire should start
again.
WARNING
Never:
- Obstruct the ways to the emergency exits.
- Obstruct the safety controls (fuel oil valves, gas valves,
power switches).
- Block the extinguishers placed in shelves.
- Leave the boat unattended when a stove or heater is wor-
king.
- Use gas lamps in the boat.
- Alter the boat systems (electricity, gas or fuel oil).
- Fill up a tank or change a gas cylinder when an engine is
running, a stove or heater is on.
- Smoke while handling fuels or gas.
SAFETY