Attention To Fire Prevention Of Aluminum Alloy Yacht
Summer is the peak season for aluminum alloy yachts. Frequent use should not only pay attention to the usual maintenance of aluminum alloy yachts but also pay attention to the fire prevention of gas, oil lines, and circuit yachts.
1. Please make sure that your ship's fire extinguisher is fully filled, under working conditions, and its type and quantity are in accordance with the requirements of local authorities.
2. Turn your fire extinguisher from time to time. The dry powder may harden or cake. Turn them upside down and tap them with your fist or rubber hammer to keep them in an operable state. I hope you never use it.
3. Most fires on a sailboat are electrical or gas fires. The key to ensuring that your ship is not prone to fire is the proper maintenance of gas and electrical systems.
Yacht electrical fire:
A common phenomenon is to leave the ship plugged into shore power in winter, use small heaters, and do not conduct inspections on the ship. The shore power plug will become a dangerous point.
Most electrical fires are caused by high-density plugs or electrical equipment that generates enough heat to cause a fire. High resistance usually appears at the connection. The shore power plug is one of these connections. Others are the connection between electrical wires and electrical equipment and where the distribution box is connected to the bus or circuit breakers and fuses.
Corruption is the culprit. The humid environment will cause rapid corrosion. If it is corroded, it cannot conduct electricity well. This can even happen to fuse holders that are usually copper. Copper corrodes rapidly in the marine environment, especially when it touches seawater.
Keep the line above the waterline. If your boat is flooded in winter, you may have to change all wiring and electrical equipment. Ask a certified marine electrician to check your ship.
All electrical systems are repaired at least once a year. Plugs and connectors should be kept clean and shiny. If you don't use your boat often, you should check it every time you use it.
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he following are the main checkpoints:
Check the fuse base for corrosion and clean the contacts.
Check whether the circuit breaker is operating normally.
Check whether the electrical equipment is operating normally.
If there is a continuous trip or burn out the fuse, find the cause. Don't ignore it or jump over circuit breakers and fuses. Solve the problem. Failure to do so may mean that there will be a fire.
If you have shore power, unplug both ends and check the power cords on both ends for corrosion. Do a resistance test. If it is more than 0 ohms, or at most 1 ohm, find the cause.
If the power cord has aged, cracked, softened, or worn, replace it.
Check the shore power outlet on the ship. Is it clean and not corroded?
Check the cover of the socket to ensure that it does not come into contact with moisture.
Yacht gas fire:
Make sure you have installed a gas detector. "
Safe operation of gas cylinders:
Be very careful when using gas cylinders on board. Follow the safety instructions below:
Install a gas detector on the ship;
The gas cylinder should be fixed in a sealed and waterproof container with a vent in the bottom;
Only use approved pipelines;
Cylinders should be kept independently when not in use;
Turn on the bilge manual pump regularly to remove potential low-lying steam;
If weather conditions permit, hatch covers and portholes should be opened to maintain ventilation;
A cabin that is no longer in use should be thoroughly ventilated;
If there is a danger that the flames will be extinguished by the wind, do not leave cookware and other utensils unattended.
When changing cylinders on board:
Before disconnecting, check whether the valve on the air bottle is closed;
Before connecting, make sure that the filled gas cylinder is safe;
Do not open the valve of the gas cylinder until the connection is completed and the inspection is done;
Store the air bottle in the open air, tie it with a seat belt or use other quick-release devices.