Legally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment .1.2; Fire Extinguishing System; Carbon Monoxide - Sea Ray 260 Sundancer Owner's Manual

2. L M
EGALLY ANDATED
R E
EQUIRED QUIPMENT
Consult your national boating law enforcement
agency.
The following equipment is the minimum required
by the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat 26' to less than
40' [7.9 meters to less than 12 meters] in length.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's): One Coast
Guard approved Type I, II or III device is mandatory
for each person aboard. One throwable Type IV
device is also required to be on board. A Type V
device is acceptable if worn for approved use. See
Page 1.4 for a description of these PFD
classifications. Always wear a PFD when
boating.
Fire Extinguisher - Portable: If no fixed fire
extinguishing system is installed in the engine and
generator spaces, the U.S. Coast Guard requires
two (2) Type B-1 or one (1) Type B-2 fire
extinguisher be on board. If your boat is equipped
with a fixed fire extinguishing system in the engine
and generator spaces, the U.S Coast Guard
requires one (1) Type B-1 fire extinguisher be on
board. The American Boat and Yacht Council
(ABYC) recommends that you have three (3) Type
B-1 ABC fire extinguishers on board located outside
the engine compartment, at the helm station and in
the galley.
Whistle, Horn: You must have on board some
means of making a loud sound signal, for example,
whistle or horn.
Visual Distress Signals: If you operate your boat
in coastal waters or on the Great Lakes, you must
have visual distress signals for day and night use
on board. At least three (3) U.S. Coast Guard
approved pyrotechnic devices marked with date
showing service life must be carried, be readily
accessible, in serviceable condition and not expired.
Store pyrotechnic signals in a well-marked
waterproof container in a dry location.
Other: Your Sea Ray is equipped with the required
navigation lights, engine exhaust and ventilation
systems.
1.2
S 1 • S
ECTION
M 3. F
INIMUM
Your boat is equipped with an automatic fire
extinguisher system, located in the engine
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 area.
The dashboard contains an indicator light for the
automatic 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.
WHEN DISCHARGE OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY
SHUT DOWN ALL ENGINES, POWERED
VENTILATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND
EXTINGUISH ALL SMOKING MATERIALS. DO
NOT IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT! THIS FEEDS OXYGEN TO
THE FIRE AND THE FIRE COULD RESTART.
Wait at least fifteen (15) minutes before opening the
engine compartment. This permits the fire-
extinguishing vapor to "soak" the compartment long
enough for hot metals and fuels to cool. Have
portable extinguishers at hand and ready to use in
case the fire reignites. Do not breathe fumes or
vapors caused by the fire.
4. C
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are
dizziness, ears ringing, headaches, nausea and
AFETY
E
IRE XTINGUISHING
M
ARBON ONOXIDE
! DANGER
Fumes from engine, generators, and other equipment
and appliances using burning fuel contain carbon
monoxide.
Carbon Monoxide can kill you.
Open all doors, curtains, windows, and hatches to let
fresh air circulate, when running engine, generator or
burning any fuel when boat is anchored, moored or
docked.
260 Sundancer
S
YSTEM
(275 Sundancer )
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