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Keep emergency stop switch lanyard free from
obstructions that could interfere with its opera-
tion. Do not modify or remove emergency stop
switch or bypass its safety features. The proper
use of the emergency stop switch will prevent
a runaway boat situation which can cause se-
vere personal injury or death.
Figure B6: Emergency Stop Switch
F. Fire Extinguisher
As the owner/operator of the boat, you are responsible
for supplying a fire extinguisher approved by the U.S.
Coast Guard.
NOTICE
As the owner/operator of the boat, you are re-
sponsible for assuring that all required safety
equipment is aboard and meets the boating
regulations as prescribed by both federal and
local authorities in your area.
Hand-held portable extinguisher(s) should be mounted
in a readily accessible location(s) away from the en-
gine compartment. All persons aboard should know
the location(s) and proper operation of the fire
extinguisher(s).
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Fire!
In case of fire do not open the engine compart-
ment. Shut down engine(s), generator(s), and
blower(s). Discharge entire contents of fixed
fire suppression system. If using portable CO2
fire extinguisher continuously discharge entire
contents. On European models, discharge
contents through fire port.
NOTICE
Using a portable fire extinguisher with an ac-
cess/fire port in the engine compartment is pre-
ferred to opening the engine compartment to
fight the fire. However, using a portable extin-
guisher in this way provides less protection
against fire than a fixed suppression system.
NOTICE
Do not test fire extinguishers by squirting small
amounts of the extinguishing compound. The
fire extinguisher might not work when you re-
ally need it.
The 248 and 268 Vista are considered to be Class 1
powerboats (16 to less than 26 feet). Since they have
a closed living space they are required to carry one (1)
B-1 type hand portable fire extinguisher even if the boat
is equipped with a fixed fire extinguishing system in the
engine compartment.
G. Fire Extinguisher System
A self-contained, Halon fire extinguisher system is an
available option. The equipment utilized has been so
chosen, and located, to provide sufficient volume and
coverage of the entire engine compartment. While the
Halon system ensures excellent overall bilge fire protec-
tion, it does not eliminate the U.S.C.G. requirement
for hand-held fire extinguishers. If equipped, refer to
the manufacturer's literature included in the owner's
packet.
H. Visual Distress Signal Devices
Visual distress signal devices approved by the U.S.
Coast Guard are required on all recreational boats op-
erating on coastal waters and to boats owned in the
United States when they are operating on the high seas.
Coastal waters include territorial seas and those wa-
ters directly connected to the Great Lakes and the ter-
ritorial seas up to a point where the waters are less
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