Safety Hot Lines; International Requirements; Environmental Considerations; Fuel And Oil Spillage - Sea Ray 250 Select EX Owner's Manual

17. S H L
AFETY OT
The safety information in the preceding pages
gives only the general areas of concern for
boating safety. It is not intended to be, nor
can it be, exhaustive. You must take a boating
safety course, and get hands-on instruction in
the proper and safe operation of your boat from
experienced persons before cruising.
The U.S. Coast Guard offers many pamphlets on
safety and other information not covered in this
book. Contact your local Coast Guard unit or call
the toll-free safety hot lines below for information.
• U.S. Coast Guard 1-800-368-5647
• Canadian Coast Guard 1-800-267-6687
In other countries, ask your marine dealer for
information on how to contact the national boating
law enforcement agency.
18. I
NTERNATIONAL
This vessel and its systems have been constructed
in accordance with standards and specifi cations in
effect at the time of manufacture as published by
the various regulatory authorities listed below.
1. Ministere De La Mer - France
2. Registro Italiano Navale - Italy
3. Det Norske Veritas - Norway
4. Securite des Nauires - Canada
5. J.C.I. (Japan Craft Inspection) - Japan
6. N.K.K. (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) - Japan
7. B.S.I. (British Standards Institute) - England
8. Ministerio Obras Publicas Y Transportes -
Spain
9. EC Recreational Craft Directive - European
Community.
Further information concerning these requirements
may be obtained from Sea Ray
1-800-SRBOATS.
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NVIRONMENTAL
The following warning is offered for boats sold in
the State of California in accordance with California
Health & Safety Code §§ 25249.5-.13:
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A wide variety of components used on this vessel
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
• Engine and generator exhaust
• Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such
as coolants and oil, especially used motor oil
• Cooking fuels
• Cleaners, paints, and substances used for vessel
repair
• Waste materials that result from wear of vessel
components
• Lead from battery terminals and from other sources
such as ballast or fi shing sinkers
TO AVOID HARM:
• Keep away from engine, generator, and cooking fuel
exhaust fumes.
• Wash areas thoroughly with soap and water after
handling the substances above.
A. F O
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Regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste
in navigable waters. Discharge is defi ned as any
action which causes a fi lm, sheen or discoloration
on the water surface, or causes a sludge or emulsion
beneath the water surface. A common violation is
bilge discharge. Use rags or sponges to soak up
fuel or oily waste, then dispose of it properly ashore.
If there is much fuel or oil in the bilge, contact a
knowledgeable marine service to remove it. Never
pump contaminated bilge discharge overboard.
Help protect your waters.
Fill tank(s) less than rated capacity. Allow for fuel
expansion.
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