Riva 90 ARGO - Explosion Hazard

2 - SAFETY RULES 24
CAUTION
In case re breaks out in proximity to electrical equipment, do not use wa-
ter, use the manual dry-powder re extinguishers only. After using the ex-
tinguishers, leave and ventilate the area immediately before re-approach-
ing it, in order to prevent asphyxia and physical harm.
Clean out any re extinguishing powder out very carefully.
In addition to these requirements, RIVA recommends the following:
• Avoid smoking lower deck, especially in the engine room.
• Avoid dropping liquids in the bilge and keep it clean, especially the en-
gine room bilge. In case of fuel leaks from the engines or from the gen-
erator, operate as follows:
- Stop all engines immediately;
- Locate the leak cause and, if possible, repair it after closure of supply
valves;
- Dry and clean the bilge before restarting the engines, without draining
at sea or in the harbour;
- Do not stow ammable items in proximity to heat sources, like en-
gines, burners, halogen lamps, etc..;
- Should the yacht leak, try to remedy with plugs and/or rags, if possible,
from outside;
- In case a system of the yacht breaks, close all hull valves, locate and
repair the leak if possible. Remember to reopen all hull valves not
involved.
CAUTION
The Captain of a pleasure yacht must be perfectly aware of the basic
re-ghting techniques and how to use the extinguishers.
In case of re, follow the procedures described below:
• Keep calm and do not spread panic among the passengers;
• Stop the yacht, and close the sea cocks and the drains;
• Set the battery breaker to “off”;
• Close the air intakes in the engine room;
• Locate the re and its origin;
• Avoid breathing smoke;
• Extinguish the re, following standard re extinguishing techniques.
DANGER
In case of the of the yacht sinking risk, close the fuel and black waters
valves.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Any lithium battery powered device on board must be recharged only in
open air areas, connected to a suitable charging system.
Also please refer to the device dedicated Use and Maintenance Manual.