Fire-Fighting And Prevention - Xo 200 S CC User Manual

ment containing fuel in a place that is not specifically designed for
it. At least once a year, check the fuel hoses for wear.

5.7.2 fire-fighting and prevention

Whenever the XO 200 S CC is used, it must be equipped with fire
extinguishers with a minimum fire rating of 8A 68B. The minimum
fire rating for an individual fire extinguisher is 5A 34B. A hand-held
fire extinguisher is located in the front section of the starboard
seat console, on the right-hand side of the storage compartment,
as shown in Figure 3. You must have the hand-held fire extinguis-
hers inspected regularly at specified intervals, depending on the
legislation in your country. Contact the local fire authorities for the
inspection policy in your country. If you are unsure of the inspec-
tion policy in your country, have your hand-held fire extinguishers
inspected once a year. The manufacturing date of a hand-held fire
extinguisher is indicated on a label attached to the fire extinguis-
her. Fire extinguishers that are more than ten years old will not be
approved unless the pressure vessel is pressure tested again. When
replacing a hand-held fire extinguisher, it must be replaced with an
extinguisher with an extinguishing capacity that is at least the same
as the old one. The owner/user of the boat should make sure that
there is at least one easily accessible fire bucket with a line attached
to it. Make sure that all fire-fighting equipment is easily accessible
when the boat is loaded. Inform all crew members of the location
and operation of the fire-fighting equipment. Keep the bilge free of
fuel and check the fuel system for leaks regularly. Fuel smell is a
sure sign of a fuel leak. If your boat is equipped with a heater, refer
to the heater manufacturer's instructions for its safety instructions.
SPECIAL WARNINGS
Never
• obstruct access to the safety equipment, fire extinguisher, fuel
valves or main switch
• block any ventilation openings as they are designed to vent out
any fuel vapour.
also, never
• make changes to your boat's electrical or fuel system, or allow
an unqualified person to make changes to any system on the
boat
• fill the fuel tank or handle fuel when the engine is running
Location of fire extinguishers
(Figure 3)
Fire extinguisher
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