Technical data

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 EMERGENCIES ON BOARD
The user of a vessel that has been constructed according to safety reg-
ulations, when following the instructions provided in this manual and
the indications given on the engine labels, will be working in safe con-
ditions.
Should improper conduct result in accidents, always request the inter-
vention of trained first aid specialists immediately.
In an emergency and while awaiting the arrival of first aid specialists,
follow the instructions given below.
Engine malfunctions
When navigating with a malfunctioning engine, take the greatest pos-
sible care when manoeuvring and make sure that all those aboard are
holding firmly to safe hand-holds (see section on ENGINE MAL-
FUNCTIONS).
In case of fire
Extinguish the fire using the fire-fighting equipment provided aboard,
and in the manner indicated by Fire prevention authorities (the fire-
fighting equipment required on board is compulsory under current
safety legislation).
Burns and scalds
1. Extinguish any flames on the burned person's clothing, by:
• throwing water over them;
• using a powder fire-extinguisher, without directing the jet at the
person's face;
• covering with blankets or rolling the victim on the ground.
2. Do not attempt to remove pieces of clothing that may have stuck
to the skin.
3. In the case of scalding, immediately but carefully remove any cloth-
ing that may be soaked in the hot liquid.
4. Cover the burn with a special burn dressing or sterile bandage.
Carbon monoxide intoxication (CO)
Carbon monoxide from the engine exhaust is without smell, and is
dangerous both because it causes intoxication, and because when
combined with air it forms an explosive mixture.
In closed rooms, carbon monoxide is extremely dangerous, as it can
reach critical concentrations within a very short time.
When assisting an intoxicated person in a closed room:
1. Ventilate the room immediately, to reduce the concentration of gas.
2. When entering the room, hold your breath, do not light flames, lights
or ring electric doorbells or phones, to avoid the risk of explosion.
3. Carry the intoxicated person out into the fresh air or into a well ven-
tilated room, resting him on one side if he is unconscious.
Electrocution
The engines' electrical 12 V or 24 V electrical system does not involve
the risk of electrocution, however, in the event of a short-circuit
caused, for example, by a metal tool, there is a risk of burning due to
overheating of the object through which the electrical current runs. In
these circumstances:
1. Remove the object that caused the short-circuit, using means that
provide sufficient heat insulation.
2. Switch off the power at the main switch, if there is one.