MJM Yachts 29z Outboard User Manual
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CHAPTER 2
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
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29z
First Aid Kit
Not a place to scrimp. It is advisable to carry a good, comprehensive, and well-organized (by
injury) marine first-aid kit with manual. We recommend that it be stored in the head and that
everyone onboard be informed of its location. (Remember, you may be the one in need of it!)
2.2 ENGINE
The fuel shut-off valve is located at the aft top port corner of the fuel tank and is accessible from
the deck by opening the port settee locker hatch, reaching down and behind the gray textilene
storage bag and immediately under the deck you are kneeling. Best to get in the locker to be sure
you know exactly the location…ahead of the time you may need to access it. It is highly
recommended that you open this from time to time to insure that it has not become stuck. Make
sure you know how to shut off the fuel valve. (When the handle is perpendicular to the hose, the
valve is closed.) In case of a fuel fire, STOP any machinery and close the valve to cut the supply
of fuel to the fire/engine. If you should ever see fuel in the bilges, turn off the valve, clean the
bilges, and find the source of the leak immediately.
2.3 FIRE
Fire aboard a boat is a serious matter, and fire safety begins with fire prevention. You can reduce
the risk of fire by following common sense guidelines:
Do not allow debris to collect in bilges or machinery spaces.
Understand your electrical system, allow only qualified marine electricians to work on it, and shut
down as many circuits as practical when leaving the boat. Do not leave appliances running while
unattended.
Have your fire suppression equipment inspected regularly and learn how to use it.
An automatic fire suppression system is installed on every boat in the engine space. It is heat
activated. Read the information that comes with the equipment. The system can also be manually
activated at the helm station. [See Helm Console Section]
Because a diesel engine would
evacuate the suppression agent from the affected space, the system will shut down the engine
(and generator) when it discharges. If manually activating the system, the engine should be shut
down first. After the situation has stabilized, the shut-down feature can be over-ridden to restart
the engine. A loud warning alarm will sound when the system has been activated.
There is a hand-held fire extinguisher mounted outboard of the port or starboard helm seat. It is
rated to fight type A, B & C fires. Periodically check that this extinguisher is fully charged.
To extinguish a fire, the most effective method is to cut the source of fuel to the fire. In the case of
a diesel fuel fire, the fuel tank valves should be closed. In the case of an electrical fire, the main
battery switches or main disconnect breakers should be turned off. Fire needs oxygen to burn, so
if a fire should occur in an enclosed area, the best course of action may be to exit the area and
seal it from the outside by closing all means of air intake.