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Section 9 Safety Equipment

OS 285

If the operator is thrown from the seat, or

moves too far from the helm, the lanyard will

disconnect the clip from the switch, shutting

off the engine.

To attach a lanyard, connect the clip to the

emergency stop switch and the hook to a

strong piece of clothing on the operator,

such as a belt loop.

If the engines will not start, the clip may not

be inserted into the engine stop switch prop-

erly or the control is not in neutral. Make

sure the clip is properly attached to the

engine stop switch before attempting to start

the engine.

Always carry a spare stop switch clip and

lanyard and instruct at least one other per-

son onboard the operation of the stop switch

and location of the spare.

9.5 Automatic Fire

Extinguishing System

(with Optional Generator)

The generator is equipped with an automatic

fire extinguishing system. The extinguisher

has been chosen and located to provide suf-

ficient coverage of the generator compart-

ment. While the system helps ensure bilge

fire protection, it does not eliminate the U.S.

Coast Guard requirement for hand held fire

extinguishers.

The system is equipped with an engine shut-

down circuit to automatically shut down the

generator. The red light on the fire extin-

guisher control panel will light and an alarm

will sound if this should occur. When suffi-

cient time has elapsed for the fire to be

extinguished and a flashback is no longer

possible, find and fix the problem, then the

override switch on the control panel can be

moved to the "OVERRIDE" position and the

engines can be restarted. Refer to the Auto-

matic Fire Extinguisher System in the Helm

Systems.

If the extinguisher system is activated, shut

down all engines immediately. Turn off all

electrical systems, powered ventilation and

extinguish all smoking materials. DO NOT

open the engine compartment hatch, this will

feed oxygen to the fire and a flashback can

occur. Allow the extinguishing agent to soak

the generator compartment for at least 15

minutes and wait for hot metals or fuels to

cool before inspecting for cause or damage.

Have an approved portable fire extinguisher

at hand and ready for use and DO NOT

breathe fumes or vapors caused by the fire.

It is extremely important that you read,

understand and know how this system

works, refer to the manufacturer’s literature.

9.6 Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is lethal

and should not be confused with seasick-

ness, intoxication or heat exhaustion. If

someone complains of irritated eyes, head-

ache, nausea, weakness or dizziness, or

you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning,

immediately move the person to fresh air,

investigate the cause, and take corrective

action. Seek medical attention if necessary.

All engines and fuel burning appliances pro-

duce CO as exhaust. Direct and prolonged

exposure to CO will cause BRAIN DAMAGE

or DEATH.

! WARNING

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

The gas of the fire extinguisher sys-

tem displaces oxygen to “smother”

the fire. DO NOT open the hatch. Oxy-

gen can feed a fire and flashback can

occur which can cause death or seri-

ous injury. If the onboard fire system

discharges, wait at least 15 minutes

before opening engine hatch.

! DANGER

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

Exposure to CO will cause death or

serious injury. CO is colorless, odor-

less and extremely dangerous. Avoid

CO exposure and make sure the CO

detector is working properly.

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