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Auxiliary Equipment Operation
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.
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!
Safety Pin
Pull T-Handle
To Activate
Portable fi re extinguishers are
found in various cabin and
cockpit lockers. On later CE
certifi ed yachts, a label may be
present on the exterior cabinet
doors identifying portable fi re
extinguisher locations. Know
the location of portable fi re
extinguishers and perform
periodic inspections.
Typical Portable Fire
Extinguisher
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