Silverton 33C - Portable Fire Extinguisher System

SYSTEM OPERATIONS-31
accessible. Periodically examine the gauge on each
fi re extinguisher to be sure they are fully charged. If
the gauge indicates the fi re extinguisher is not fully
charged, contact your Silverton Dealer for replace-
ment. DO NOT test the charge of your Portable Fire
Extinguishers by operation of them; it will discharge
them unnecessarily.
Refer to the operating instructions displayed on
the Fire Extinguisher Canisters for a detailed
description of their operation and use.
As a yacht owner or operator, you have the responsi-
bility of having the required quantity of United States
Coast Guard approved Portable Fire Extinguish-
ers aboard at all times, except during storage. The
Portable Fire Extinguishers must be operational and
of the proper classifi cation.
The classifi cation of Portable Fire Extinguishers and
their appropriate use is as follows:
CLASS A
Fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as
wood, paper, and cloth, where the quenching-cool-
ing effect of quantities of water or high water content
solution cools the burning material below the ignition
temperature.
CLASS B
Fires in flammable petroleum products or other
fl ammable liquids, greases, etc., where the blanket-
ing-smothering effect of oxygen-excluding media is
most effective.
CLASS C
Fires involving electrical equipment where the elec-
trical conductivity of the extinguishing media is the
fi rst consideration.
Your 33C is equipped with two (2) Class B/C Por-
table, Handheld Fire Extinguishers. Class B/C Fire
Extinguishers will effectively fi ght fi res of the Class
“B” and Class “C” type. The Class B/C Portable Fire
Extinguisher contains pressurized dry powder, which
when released, will leave a powder residue that
smothers the fi re and removes its source of oxygen.
Once the source of oxygen is removed, the fi re can-
not continue to burn and it will be extinguished.
The fi re extinguishers shipped with your 33C should
be mounted in a readily accessible location away
from the Engine Compartment; but in a relative po-
sition to potential fi re hazards, such as the Galley.
The fi re extinguishers should be mounted within plain
view and all passengers on board should be familiar
with their location and operation before departing
your dock.
Maintenance of your Portable Fire Extinguishers
should consist of periodic cleaning of the canisters
and making certain they are easily seen and readily
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM