Fire Extinguishing System; Pfd Classifications - Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 Owner's Manual

PFD Classifications

Off-Shore Life Jacket (Type I) –
most buoyant, it is designed to
turn most unconscious wearers
face up; used in all types of
waters where rescue may be
slow, particularly in cold or rough
conditions.
Near-Shore Life Vest (Type II)
– good for calm, inland water or
where there is a good chance of
quick rescue. This type will turn
some, but not all, unconscious
wearers face-up in the water.
Less bulky than a Type I PFD,
the Type II is the least expensive
type of PFD. It is available in
many sizes.
Flotation Aid (Type III) – allows
more freedom of movement for
active water
generally the most comfortable
type for continuous wear. Float
coats, fishing vests, and vests
designed with features suitable
for various sports activities are
examples of this type of PFD
Throwable Devices (Type IV) –
approved
designed to the thrown to a
conscious person in the water.
This device is not designed to be
worn and must have at least 16.5
pounds of
usually take the shape of a boat
cushion, life ring, or horseshoe
device.
Special-Use Devices (Type V)
– a special use device intended
for a certain activity and may be
carried instead of another PFD,
but only if used in accordance
with its label. Some of these
devices provide
protection while others, such as
a work vest, are intended for
freedom of movement. A Type V
may also take the form of hybrid
inflatables such as float coats
which combine
buoyant
inflatable bladder for extra lift.
Type V PFD's must be worn
when underway to be legal.
sports and is
device which is
buoyancy. These
hypothermia
inherently
material with an
Before purchasing PFDs, ensure that there is an
attached tag indicating they are approved by the U.S.
Coast Guard or by your national boating law
enforcement agency.
Children and nonswimmers must wear PFDs at all
times when aboard. All passengers and crew should
wear them. A loose PFD is often useless in an
emergency.
The operator is responsible for instructing everyone
aboard on the location and use of PFDs.
Size PFDs for the wearer. Children require special
attention in the use of PFDs.
Test PFD buoyancy at least once a year.

4.3 Fire Extinguishing System

The Back Cove 30 is equipped with an automatic fire
extinguisher system,
compartment. In the event of a fire, the heat sensitive
automatic head in the engine compartment will
release a fire-extinguishing vapor, totally flooding the
engine room space.
The helm contains an indicator light for the fire
extinguishing system. The light will be ON when the
ignition is on and indicates that the system is ready. If
the light goes out while the ignition is on, the system
has discharged.
Outboard of the helm is a manual discharge for the
extinguishing system. This manual pull will discharge
extinguishing vapor into the engine room.
To prevent accidental discharge during the build,
the boat is shipped from factory without the
manual pull cable connected to the extinguisher.
As part of the commissioning procedure, the
extinguisher is connected to the manual pull
cable. Verify with your dealer or boat yard that
this step has occurred.
located in the engine