Legally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment; Fire Extinguishing System; Carbon Monoxide - Sea Ray 310 Sundancer Owner's Manual

2. L M
EGALLY ANDATED
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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 approvedType 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.
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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.
A. D
See Section 7 • Accessories and Options, Page 7.9
for details on the operation of the fire extinguishing
system for diesel powered boats.
4. C
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are
dizziness, ears ringing, headaches, nausea and
unconsciousness. A poisoning victim's skin often
turns cherry red. Because carbon monoxide gas
(CO) is odorless, colorless and tasteless, it is
unlikely to be noticed until a person is overcome.
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