Fight Against Fire - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 User Manual

FIGHT AGAINST FIRE

The extinguisher must be located within easy reach and away from possible fire.
The engine compartment includes an aperture to inject the extinguishing agent without
opening the normal access hatch.
Steps to be taken in case of fire in the engine compartment:
- Stop the engine,
- Switch off power and shut the fuel supply,
- Inject the extinguishing agent through the aperture,
- Wait a minute,
- Open the access hatch for access to repairs.
Keep an extinguisher nearby to react in case the fire should resume.
It is the owner's or the skipper's responsibility :
. To have the extinguishers checked in accordance with the instructions given.
. When the extinguishers expire or are empty, to replace them by extinguishers
with an equal or greater capacity
. To tell the crew where the extinguishers are, how they work, and where the
emergency exits are.
. To make sure that the extinguishers can be reached easily when there are people
onboard.
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