Regal 26 FASDECK Owner's Manual page 30

U. S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers are
required on all Regal boats. Besides the minimum Coast
Guard requirements always check state and local agencies
for additional requirements and equipment.
Coast Guard approved extinguishers are hand-portable,
either B-I or B-II classi cation. U. S. Coast Guard
approved hand-portable and semi-portable extinguishers
contain a metal plate that shows the manufacturers
name and extinguisher type, capacity and operating
instructions. ey have a special marine type mounting
bracket which keeps the extinguisher solidly mounted
until needed. e extinguisher needs to be mounted
in a readily accessible location but one that will not
be bumped by people while underway. All approved
extinguishers shall have an indication gauge.
U.S.C.G APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER
TYPES & FEATURES
used because of its convenience and
low cost.
is lled with a white dry chemical
powder along with a pressurized
gas. It is a good idea to shake this
type periodically because they tend
to "pack" on the canister bottom.
foaming agent plus water and is
best when used for res involving
flammable liquids- solvents,
gasoline, oil, grease and various
paints. It will work on res involving
rubber, plastics, cloth, wood, and
paper. It leaves a messy residue. Do not use this
extinguisher for electric res.
e dry chemical agent is widely
e extinguisher canister
e foam type uses a chemical
Safety On Board
variance is allowed.
Another type of lique ed gas used today is FE-241.
gas is colorless and odorless, heavier than air and sinks
to the lower bilge to extinguish res. Since the year 2000
ingredients have changed to a more environmental
friendly formula (Chlorotetra uoroethane or FE-241).
FE-241 is used in portable-hand units along with making
up the majority of boat automatic re extinguishing
systems. e canister needs to be weighed once a year.
ese clean agent units feature a dash mount indicator.
Refer to the information regarding re prevention in
this manual.
Note that a stern drive vessel may utilize a fire port.
e re port requires a speci ed portable re
extinguisher size by weight. See chapter 4 for further
information or contact your closest dealer or marine
professional.
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e carbon dioxide unit uses
CO2 gas under high pressure, with
a funnel discharge hose usually
swivel mounted. is extinguisher
leaves no residue and does not
cause interior engine harm. To
ensure workability, weigh the unit
annually. A 10% maximum weight
is