To Aid In Prevention Of Esd; Electric Shock Drowning (Esd) - Regal LS4 Owner's Manual

• Monitor the victim's pulse and breathing.
• Rapidly apply heat to the body core by using
blankets, naked bodies or warm water.
• Do not give the person any food or drink.
• Do not warm the arms and legs. Warming of these
extremities can be fatal. Follow up immediately with
medical authorities!

Electric Shock Drowning (ESD)

ESD occurs when stray AC current enters the
water either from marina or private docks and/or
open grounding conductors on vessels. People
caught in this dangerous electrical fi eld in the water
often drown as the body becomes paralyzed. ESD
happens much more often in fresh or brackish
water as salt water tends to conduct electricity and
basically grounds it.
To aid in prevention of ESD do the following:
1. Never swim near a marina, dock, or boat yard or
near a boat especially if it is running.
2. When in the water stay at least 150 feet away
from boats or docks where electricity exists.
3. Always obey "no swimming signs. "
4. If your vessel features a battery charger use a 3
prong electrical cord rated for the battery charger
receptacle. Plug the male end into a functioning
shore system GFCI. Do not let the cord dangle in
the water. Allow for cord slack if in tidal zone.
5. Check with marina owner to ensure his electrical
system has been recently inspected and up to code.
6. Yearly have a qualifi ed marine electrician inspect
your vessels electrical system.
Environmental Awareness
There are numerous vessels operating on our
waterways on a daily basis. Each boat has as impact
on our environment. Boat operation habits, marine
sanitation, and maintenance all play a role in a
delicate battle to keep the ecosystem clean. Each of
us has a role in doing our part as a environmentally
conscious skipper to conserve our waterways.
The National Marine Manufacturer's Association lists
their top ten of Eco-Boating Practices as follows:
1. Observe all regulatory agency policies regarding
marine toilets.
2. If equipped with a holding tank, use marina pump-
out facilities.
3. If used, make sure bottom paints are legal and
ecosystem friendly.
4. Use only biodegradable cleaning agents.
5. Dispose of all garbage and liter on shore properly.
6. Don't top off fuel tanks. Leave expansion room.
Clean up spills.
7. Watch your wake and propeller wash.
8. Make sure your engines are well maintained.
9. Control your bilge water.
10. When fi shing, practice the "catch and release"
principle.
Follow these basics practices when on the
waterways. Treat the environment in a way that
you would like to be treated.
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