Lagoon 450 - Fire Prevention and Fighting

LAGOON 450
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SAFETY
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The extinguishers must be within easy access and kept away from
a possible fire source.
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.
Use only compatible spare parts for the extinguishers. The parts
shall have the same specifications or be technically equivalent as to
their resistance to fire.
Keep the bilge clean.
Regularly check whether there is fuel oil or gas vapour.
Always fasten the curtains with their snap fasteners when the gas
cooker is working.
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.
WARNING
The CO2 extinguishers shall be used only to fight electrical
fires.
Clear the area immediately after use in order to avoid suffo-
cation. Air before entering.
SAFETY