ClimateRight CR-2550 Instrukcja Właściciela Pobierz pdf (Strona 34)

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Safety On Board

U. S. Coast Guard approved ﬁ re extinguishers are required on all Regal

boats. Besides the minimum Coast Guard requirements always check

state and local agencies for additional requirements and equipment.

Coast Guard approved extinguishers are hand-portable, either B-I

or B-II classiﬁ cation. U. S. Coast Guard approved hand-portable

and semi-portable extinguishers contain a metal plate that shows the

manufacturer’s name and extinguisher type, capacity and operating

instructions. They have a special marine type mounting bracket which

keeps the extinguisher solidly mounted until needed.

The extinguisher needs to be mounted in a readily accessible location

but one out of being bumped by people while underway. All approved

extinguishers need to feature an indication gauge.

USCG- Approved Fire Extinguisher Types & Features

The dry chemical agent is widely used because

of its convenience and low cost. The extinguisher

canister is ﬁ lled with a white dry chemical power

along with a pressurized gas. It is a good idea to

shake this type periodically

because they tend to

“pack” on the canister

bottom.

The foam type uses a chemical foaming agent plus

water and is best when used for ﬁ res involving

ﬂ ammable liquids- solvents, gasoline,oil, grease

and various paints. It will work on ﬁ res involving

rubber, plastics, cloth, wood, and paper. It leaves

a messy residue. Not for electric ﬁ res.

The carbon dioxide unit uses CO

gas under high

pressure, with a funnel discharge hose usually

swivel mounted. This extinguisher leaves no

residue and does not cause interior engine harm.

To ensure workability, weigh the unit annually.

10% maximum weight variance is allowed.