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Chapter 7
Premature opening of the compartment could cause a re-
fl ash. When opening the engine compartment for inspec-
tion have hand held portable extinguishers ready.
Inspect the pressure gauge and system before and after
each outing. Refer to the maintenance chapter for caring
for your fi re extinguisher system.
The illustration opposite shows the actuator not discharged
at the top and one which has been discharged at the bot-
tom. Manual pull is located starboard of the helm seat.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
DO NOT BREATH FUMES OR VAPORS
CAUSED BY A FIRE AS THEY ARE
HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE COULD OCCUR
DURING HANDLING, INSPECTION,
OR WORKING IN THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION
AT ALL TIMES!
Remove Safety Pin
Portable fire extinguishers
may be found in various cabin
and cockpit lockers. On select
vessels a label may be present
on the exterior cabinet doors
identifying portable fi re ex-
tinguisher locations. Know
the location of portable fi re
extinguishers and perform
periodic inspections.
Typical Portable Fire
Extinguisher
Manual Release
Pull T-Handle
To Activate
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