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PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
- Stop the engine if it is running.
- Cut off the power supply, the fuel supply and the gas supply if
necessary.
- Cut off all sources of air (smother the fire using blankets).
- Hold the extinguisher upright and aim at the heart of the fire.
If fire has broken out in an engine bilge :
- Stop the engine if it is running.
- Cut off the power supply, the fuel supply and the gas supply if
necessary.
- Shut off the air supply using towels to block off the engine air inlets,
intakes and outlets.
- Set off the extinguishing product using the engine extinguisher
release pull handle (access by the pull handle under the hob in the
galley (portside hull aft), and the one in the hole at the bottom of the
stairs to the owner's study (starboard hull aft).
- Make sure that the fire is completely under control.
- Open the bilge access hatch to make any necessary repairs.
1.4 Bilge pump system
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ELECTRIC BILGE PUMPS
The Lagoon 620 is fitted with one automatic start electric bilge pump
per hull and one per engine compartment.
These electric pumps work on 24 V electricity, even when the general
battery switch is turned to OFF.
These four bilge pumps may be switched to manual operation from
the 24 V electrical panel.
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MANUAL BILGE PUMPS
In case of electric bilge pump slowdown or failure, it is possible to
use the manual bilge pumps.
They are located on the sides of the aft setteee in the cockpit.
They suck up water from the hull sump wells.
Two manual bilge pumps are located in the front lockers.
They suck up water from the front compartments.
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PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF HULL BREACH
Make sure that the electric bilge pumps are on.
If it is not enough to reduce the water level, get a crew member to
work one of the manual pumps.
SAFETY
SAFETY
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RECOMMENDATION
Always keep an extinguisher handy in case the fire
should start again.