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21. Fire Safety
Read instructions on all safety equipment before setting off.
Prevention is the best answer to fire safety.
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Always switch off the safety solenoid when stove is not in use.
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Never leave the stove or oven burning unattended.
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Never change propane tanks whilst barbequing.
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Never smoke below decks.
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Never smoke when changing propane tanks.
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Safely store any flammable liquids (for example charcoal lighter fuel).
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Keep matches away from children.
Engine compartment fire:
Fuel shut-off valve is under the port aft bunk.
In the event of a fire in the engine compartment do not
lift the hatches to the compartments. Remote access
to these compartments can be gained from the rear of
each aft cabin bunk via a round access hole.
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Pull the yellow key out.
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Press down on the red button until all the contents of
the extinguisher have been discharged.
Open fire:
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Pull out the yellow safety tab.
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Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire and
press down on the red button to discharge contents.
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Generously cover the base of the fire and surrounding
area to ensure the fire is under control and cannot
spread.
Continue discharging extinguisher until the
fire is out.
Round access hole to engine compartment.
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