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Automatic Fire Extinguisher

Note: A fire extinguishing system is available as optional
equipment.

The fire extinguishing system in the engine compartment uses a fire
extinguishing agent. In case of fire, the heat-sensitive automatic
nozzle releases agent as a vapor, totally filling the area with agent
to extinguish the fire.

The system’s indicator light at the helm is illuminated when the igni-
tion switch is on. When the system is discharged, the indicator light
will go out.

Allow agent to fill entire engine compartment for at least 15 minutes.
Hot metals or fuel can also begin cooling during this time.

Cautiously

inspect compartment for cause of fire and damage to

equipment. Have portable Extinguishers readily available.

Do not

breathe fumes or vapors caused by fire.

Note: See the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for detailed infor-
mation about safety precautions and procedures for operating
and maintaining the fire extinguishing system. The manual is in
your owner’s packet.

BILGE PUMP

Note: All models come equipped with an automatic bilge pump
that will activate when water accumulates in the bilge. There is
also a switch at the helm for manual activation.

The electric bilge pump removes water from the bilge area. If the pump
motor runs but does not remove any water, the pump may be clogged.
If there is no visible debris clogging the pump and water is still not being
removed, check the discharge hose for kinks or obstruction.

Note: The Federal Water Pollution Act prohibits the discharge of
oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable waters and contigu-
ous zones of the United States if such discharge causes a film
or sheen upon, or discoloration of, the surface of the water, or
causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of the water.
Violators are subject to a penalty.

BILGE BLOWER

The bilge blower, controlled by a switch at the helm, evacuates
fumes out of the engine compartment while bringing fresh air in
through the deck vents. Make sure all fumes are evacuated from the
engine compartment prior to starting the engine. The bilge blower
must be running before and when you start the engine and while
operating your boat below cruising speed.

RUNNING AND NAVIGATION LIGHTS

If you operate your boat at night, the law requires you to turn your
boat’s running lights ON. Your Chaparral boat has one white, one red
(port), and one green (starboard) light. Check running lights periodi-
cally for proper operation. Check them before heading out after dusk.

There are various running light combinations for the types of ves-
sels you may encounter while boating. You should learn to identify

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WARNING:

Never assume that operating the blower removes

all explosive fumes from engine compartment. If you smell any
fuel, immediately stop engine and turn off all electrical compo-
nents. Extinguish all smoking materials. Determine source of
smell immediately.

WARNING:

If system discharges, immediately turn OFF engine

and electrical systems. Extinguish all smoking materials. Do not
open engine compartment. Fresh air supplies oxygen to fire and
fire may flash back through opening.