Visual Distress Signals - Formula Fastech Service Manual

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Check the pressure gauge regularly for proper
pressure; have the extinguisher filled if
necessary.
A fixed automatic fire
extinguisher is mounted on
the engine compartment
forward bulkhead. The
extinguisher is activated
when the heat sensitive head
reaches a predetermined
temperature. The extinguisher
discharges and saturates the
engine compartment,
smothering the fire. For
additional information, refer to
Halon Automatic Fire
Extinguisher, Section 5.
FOR021
Fixed Automatic
Fire Extinguisher
Figure 2-7

Visual Distress Signals

All boats over 16 feet (4.8 meters) must have
onboard day and night visual distress signals
when operating on coastal waters, the Great
Lakes, territorial seas or those waters directly
connected to them, up to a point where the
body of water is less than two miles wide. Carry
several types of signaling devices to handle a
variety of conditions. Your Formula dealer can
help you select appropriate visual distress
signals for your area.
If you are required to carry distress signals, you
must have three USCG approved pyrotechnic
devices. Be sure they are in serviceable
condition, not exceeding the expiration date and
stored in a cool, dry location in a waterproof
container. Have enough signals on board to last
three days.
WARNING
!
Pyrotechnic signaling devices can cause
injury and property damage if improperly
handled. Follow the manufacturer's
directions.
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VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS
ORANGE
FLAG
USE DAY ONLY
ARMS SIGNALS
(USE BRIGHT CLOTH)
USE DAY ONLY
ELECTRIC
DISTRESS
LIGHT
USE NIGHT ONLY
Visual Distress Signals
FASTECH
RED DISTRESS FLARE
(HAND)
USE DAY AND NIGHT
USE
DAY
ONLY
ORANGE SMOKE
SIGNAL (HAND)
RED METEOR FLARE
USE DAY AND NIGHT
DYE MARKER
USE DAY ONLY
Figure 2-8
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