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MONTEREY
BOATS
Safety Equipment
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
in the Engine Compartment
WARNING
WARNING
IF ACTIVATION SHOULD OCCUR, IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN
THE ENGINE. TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, POWERED
VENTILATION AND EXTINGUISH ALL SMOKING MATERIALS. DO
NOT OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HATCH IMMEDIATELY!!
THIS FEEDS OXYGEN TO THE FIRE AND FLASH BACK COULD
RESULT. ALLOW THE EXTINGUISHING AGENT TO SOAK THE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND WAIT
FOR HOT METALS OR FUELS TO COOL BEFORE CAUTIOUSLY
INSPECTING FOR CAUSE OR DAMAGE. HAVE AN APPROVED
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AT HAND AND READY FOR USE.
DO NOT BREATH FUMES OR VAPORS CAUSED BY THE FIRE!!
THE OWNER’S MANUAL PROVIDED BY THE FIRE EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEM MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR
BOAT. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE INFORMATION
CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM IN
THEORY AND OPERATION BEFORE USING YOUR BOAT. IF YOU
DID NOT RECEIVE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR THE MONTEREY
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
1.8 First Aid
It is the operator’s re-
sponsibility to be familiar
with the proper first-
aid procedures and be
able to care for minor
injuries or illnesses of
your passengers. In an
emergency, you could
be far from professional
medical assistance. We
strongly recommend that you be prepared by
receiving training in basic rst aid and CPR. This
can be done through classes given by the Red
Cross or your local hospital.
Your boat also should be equipped with at least a
simple marine rst-aid kit and a rst-aid manual.
The marine rst-aid kit should be designed for
the marine environment and be well supplied. It
should be accessible and each person on board
should be aware of its location. As supplies are
used, replace them promptly. Some common
drugs and antiseptics may lose their strength or
become unstable as they age. Ask a medical pro-
fessional about the supplies you should carry and
the safe shelf life of prescription drugs or other
medical supplies that may be in your rst-aid kit.
Replace questionably old supplies whether they
have been used or not.
In many emergency situations, the Coast Guard
can provide assistance in obtaining medical advice
for treatment of serious injuries or illness. If you
are within VHF range of a Coast Guard Station,
make the initial contact on channel 16 and follow
their instructions.
1.9 Additional Safety Equipment
Besides meeting the legal requirements, prudent
boaters carry additional safety equipment. This
is particularly important if you operate your boat
offshore. You should consider the following items,
depending on how you use your boat.
Marine Radio
A marine radio is the most effective method of
receiving information and requesting assistance.
VHF marine radios are used near shore and single
sideband radios are used for long range commu-
nication.
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