ClimateRight CR-2550 El manual del propietario descargar pdf (Pagina 35)

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CHAPTER 1

Another type of liqueﬁ ed gas used today is Halon. This gas is colorless

and odorless, heavier than air and sinks to the lower bilge to extinguish

ﬁ res. Since the year 2000 ingredients for Halon has changed to a more

environmental friendly formula. Halon is used in portable-hand units

along with making up the majority of boat automatic ﬁ re extinguishing

systems. The canister shall be weighed once a year. Halon units must

feature a dash mount indicator.

Refer to the information regarding ﬁ re prevention in this manual.

VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS

All vessels used on coastal waters, any of the Great Lakes, territorial

seas, and those waters connected directly to them , up to point where

a body of water is less than two miles wide, must have Coast Guard

approved visual distress signals.

Pyrotechnic Devices

Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must be Coast Guard approved,

be ready for service and must be readily accessible. They all display

a marking which is the service life, which must not have expired. A

minimum of 3 devices are required for the day and night. Some devices

meet both day and night requirements. Pyrotechnic devices should be

stored in a cool, dry location. Most of these devices can be purchased

in an highly visible (orange) watertight container. Types of Coast Guard

approved pyrotechnic distress signals and associated devices are:

 Pyrotechnic red ﬂ ares, hand- held or aerial type.

 Pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand-held or ﬂ oating type.

 Launchers for parachute ﬂ ares or aerial red meteors.