Information Connected With The Risk Of Fire Or Explosion - Highfield Patrol 420 Owner's Manual

Information connected with the risk of fire or explosion

1. Propulsion engine
a) Make sure that the cooling water is circulating properly thru the engine.
b) Ensure that ventilation openings in the compartment fuel tank are not obstructed.
c) Stop the engine and refrain from smoking during fuel tank filling.
d) Get your fuel circuit checked regularly by a professional engineer.
e) Avoid any contact between inflammable materials and the hot sections of the engine.
f) Never switch off or de-energize the electric system when the engine is running.
g) Never block the access of the fuel supply valve.
h) Do not obstruct or modify the ventilation system. Ensure that ventilation ducts are free.
i) Never turn the engine over when the boat is on land.
j) Fuel stored outside the fuel tanks (jerry cans, spare cans) must be kept in a well-ventilated place.
k) Regularly check that the petrol tank compartment is clean and dry.
l) Take all necessary precautions to avoid contact with naked flames and other hot areas.
Warning
Portable fuel tank should be filled outside of the boat.
Always fill tanks in a ventilated area, motor should be turned off.
Do not smoke when filling the tanks.
Diagram of the layout- Ventilation of petrol tank compartment