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5.7 Prevention of fire and explosion
5.7.1 Engines
If the engine compartment in your boat is equipped with a fan, let it
run for at least 4 minutes before starting the engine as indicated in
the warning sign in front of the pilot. Also make sure that the venti-
lation openings are open and free from debris, etc.
Before refuelling switch o the engine, stove, heater and put out
any cigarettes. Do not operate any switches or devices that may
produce sparks.
The fuel inlet ( ) is located on the stern deck.
When refuelling at a service station, do not use a plastic funnel be-
cause it will prevent the discharge of static voltage between the fill-
er pistol and fuel inlet bushing. After refuelling (check tank capacity
in Section 5), make sure that no fuel has leaked into the bilge or en-
gine well. Wipe o any fuel splashes right away.
Space has been provided for one slip tank under the aft seat. Do
not keep any reserve canisters in a non-ventilated space or leave
them loose.
Do not leave any loose objects in the engine well that may get in
touch with hot engine parts or damage the fuel lines. Check the fuel
lines once a year for wear.
5.7.2 Other fuel-burning systems
If the boat is equipped with a paran heater, separate instructions
are provided with the boat. Use only high-grade paran for fuel.
Before refuelling switch o the engine, stove, heater and put out
any cigarettes. Do not operate any switches or devices that may
produce sparks. Wipe o any fuel splashes right away.
5.7.3 Fire protection
All Silver boats come with a 2 kg hand-held fire extinguisher
(13A70BC).
Fire extinguishers need to be serviced annually. Extinguishers old-
er than 10 years may not be used unless a new pressure test is car-
ried out. If the extinguisher is replaced, the new device must have the
same extinguishing capacity.
Keep the bilge clean and check the systems for any fuel or fuel va-
pour leaks regularly. Do not suspend any freely hanging curtains or
other fabrics above or in the vicinity of the stove.
Never
− leave the boat unattended when the stove or heater is in operation.
− make any modifications to any boat systems (particularly the
electrical, fuel or gas system) or allow any unauthorised person
to do so.
− fill any fuel tanks or change gas bottles when the engine is running
or the stove or heater is in operation.
− smoke when handling fuel or gas.
− obstruct or make any modifications to the boat ventilation system
The boat owner/operator is obliged to:
− make sure that the fire-extinguishing equipment is easily obtaina-
ble, even when the boat is loaded
− inform the crew about where the fire-extinguishing equipment is
placed and how it should be used
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