Baja Marine Performance 245 - Manual (Page 12)

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Consult your national or state boating law
enforcement agency.
The following equipment is the minimum required by the
U.s. Coast guard for a boat less than 26' [7.9 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.
Fire Extinguisher - Portable: If no fixed fire extinguishing
system is installed 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 two (2) Type
ABC fire extinguishers on board. One is to be located
at the helm station and the other in the cabin, near the
cockpit door.
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.
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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.
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symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness,
ears ringing, headaches, nausea, and unconsciousness.
get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning, and/or if carbon monoxide detector alarm
sounds.
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.
In rainy and/or cold weather, fresh air must circulate
through boat to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
!
DANGER
!
DANGER
Sleeping on boat requires an operating Carbon Monoxide
detection system in each sleeping location.
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
!