Baja Marine 202 Islander - Manual (Page 61)

202 Islander ® 7.2
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2. a
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The 202 Islander may be
equipped with an automatic
fire extinguisher system
located aft of the engine on
the transom. In the event
of a fire, the heat sensitive
automatic head will release
the extinguishant as a vapor,
totally flooding the area in
fire-killing concentrations.
The system indicator light is
wired to the battery and is
constantly on to safeguard
your boat.
The indicator light, located on the dash, indicates to
the helmsman when the unit has discharged. Under
normal circumstances, the charge indicator light is
lit. If the unit discharges, the light will go out.
WhEn DIsChaRgE OCCURs, IMMEDIaTEly
shUT DOWn EngInE, POWERED VEnTIlaTIOn,
ElECTRICal sysTEMs anD EXTIngUIsh all
sMOkIng MaTERIals. DO nOT IMMEDIaTEly
OPEn ThE EngInE COMPaRTMEnT!! ThIs
fEEDs OXygEn TO ThE fIRE anD flashBaCk
COUlD OCCUR.
allow the exinguishant to "soak" the compartment
for at least fifteen (15) minutes and for hot metals
or fuels to cool before cautiously inspecting for
cause of damage. have portable extinguishers at
hand and ready. Do not breathe fumes or vapors
caused by the fire.
REfER TO OWnER's ManUal PaCkET fOR
InsTRUCTIOns anD WaRRanTy InfORMaTIOn
On fIRE EXTIngUIshER sysTEM.
3. f
ire
e
xTinGuisher
p
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Boats not equipped with the automatic fire
extinguisher option are equipped with a fire
extinguisher discharge port. In the event of a fire,
a fire extinguisher can be inserted through the
port and discharged into the engine compartment
without having to open the engine box. Do not open
the engine compartment immediately! This feeds
oxygen to the fire and flashback could occur.
If a fIRE 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 flashBaCk
COUlD OCCUR.
4. c
anvas
Bimini Top or sunshade must not be used when the
vessel speed exceeds 45 MPh. Damage to boat
or bimini may occur.
Removing or installing canvas on the water can
be difficult since rough water or wakes can cause
you or your passengers to lose their balance while
attempting canvas removal or installation.
a
utoMatIC
F
Ire
e
xtInguIsher
( F
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. 7.2.1)
In rainy and/or cold weather, fresh air must circulate
through boat to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
See Section 1.3, Carbon Monoxide, for more
details.
! DANGER
Exhaust fumes from engines contain deadly carbon
monoxide gas (CO). Boats with canvas or with poor
ventilation are most likely to collect fumes.
CO sickness symptoms include headache, nausea
and dizziness. Do not mistake these symptoms for
sea sickness.
Ventilate boat. See Section 1.3, Carbon Monoxide,
for more details.
! DANGER