Baja Marine 33 manual Legally Mandated Minimum Required Equipment, Fire Extinguishing System

Section 1 • Safety

2.Legally Mandated Minimum

Required Equipment

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 (PFDs): One Coast Guard approved Type 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.

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PFD Requirements Differ

Depending on the state or country of operation the operator of a vessel may be fined for failure to comply with local or national rules regarding PFD usage.

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 B1 or one

(1)Type B2 fire extinguishers 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 B1 fire extinguisher be on board. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) recommends that you have three (3) Type B1 ABC fire extinguishers on board located in the following areas: 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 Baja boat is equipped with the required navigation lights, engine exhaust and ventilation systems.

3.Fire Extinguishing System

Your boat may be equipped with the optional 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 re-ignites. Do not breathe fumes or vapors caused by the fire.

4.Carbon Monoxide

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Fumes from engines, generators, and other equipment and appliances using burning fuel contain odorless, colorless carbon monoxide gas.

Carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.

Open all doors, curtains, windows, and hatches to let fresh air circulate, when running engine, generator or burning any fuel when boat is anchored, moored or docked.

!DANGER

In rainy and/or cold weather, fresh air must circulate through boat to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

!DANGER

Sleeping on boat requires an operating Carbon Monoxide detection system in each sleeping location.

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