Fire Extinguisher; Visual Distress Signal Devices - Four winns Horizon Owner's Manual

yard to a place where it is free of obstructions and to
something that will move with the operator if he or she
leaves the helm station. If the engine shuts down be-
cause this switch was activated, the clip may have to
be reinstalled on the interrupter switch before the en-
gine can be started.
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.
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).
180/190/200 Horizon
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 180-200 Horizon® models are considered to be
Class 1 powerboats (16 to less than 26 feet). Since
they have permanently installed 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 re-
quired.
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
equipment may be of the pyrotechnic or non-pyrotech-
nic type. Regulations prohibit display of visual distress
signals on the water under any circumstances except
when assistance is required to prevent immediate or
potential danger to persons on board a vessel.
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