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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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Owner’s Manual
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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 equipped. If using
portable CO2 fire extinguisher continuously dis-
charge 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 210-260 Horizon and the 215-265 Sundowner mod-
els are considered to be Class 1 powerboats (16 to
less than 26 feet). Since they have permanently in-
stalled fuel tanks, they are required to carry one (1) B-
1 type hand portable fire extinguisher. If the boat is
equipped with a fixed fire extinguishing system in the
engine compartment, one (1) B-1 type hand portable
fire extinguisher is still required.
The 280 Horizon and 285 Sundowner models are Class
2 powerboats (26 feet and over, but under 40 feet).
Class 2 powerboats are required to carry (two) 2 por-
table fire extinguishers if no fixed fire extinguisher sys-
tem is installed in engine compartment. If the boat is
equipped with a fire suppression system in the engine
compartment, one (1) portable fire extinguisher is still
required.
G. 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
than two miles (3.2km) wide. Visual distress signal
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