2.3.4 Safety labels on board

It is important that you read and understand all these safety labels. Ensure that your crew also understand them.

Safety label locations

Location

Label

Clarification

1

WARNING

Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas.
Carbon monoxide will be around the back of the boat when engines or generators are running.
Move to fresh air if you feel nausea, headache, dizziness or drowsiness.

1

DANGER

A rotating propeller may cause serious injury or death.

Shut off the engine when there are people in the water near the boat.

2

WARNING

A rotating propeller may cause serious injury or death.

Do not approach or use the ladder when the engine is running.

3

WARNING
Electrical shock and fire hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or death.

  1. Turn off the boat's shore power connection switch before connecting or disconnecting the shore power cable.

  2. Connect the shore power cable to the boat first.

  3. If the polarity warning indicator is activated, immediately disconnect the cable.

  4. Disconnect the shore power cable from the shore outlet first.

  5. Close the shore power inlet cover tightly.

Do not alter the shore power cable connectors!

3

WARNING

Keep the hatch of the shore power plug closed when it is not in use.

4

CAUTION

(This label is for the shore power charger, which is used for charging the boat's batteries using shore power.)

This device does not provide a status monitor.

Following a lightning strike, this unit may not continue to provide galvanic isolation and thus would not provide protection from electric current.

See the owner's manual for testing instructions.

5

WARNING

Avoid personal injury.

Stay inside the deck rails (and gates) when the boat is under way.

5, 6 & 15

WARNING

Always keep the hatch tightly closed when the boat is in water.

7

NOTICE

Emergency fuel shut-off valve.

Emergency situation pull valve!

7

WARNING

Avoid injury or death caused by fire or explosion resulting from leaking fuel.

Inspect the system for leaks at least once a year.

7

Description of prohibitions concerning disposal of waste in US waters.

7

WARNING

Gasoline vapors are explosive! Avoid serious injury or death from fire or explosion resulting from leaking fuel. Inspect the system for leaks at least once a year.

The content can be under pressure. Open slowly in well ventilated area.

The use of fuels containing ethanol higher than 10% (E-10) can damage your engine or fuel system and will void the warranty. Never use fuels with 85% ethanol content (E-85).

Open flame appliances can ignite gasoline vapors, causing death or injuries from fire or explosion. Turn off all open flame appliances when refueling.

7

DANGER

Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause brain damage or even death.

The symptoms include nausea, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears and unconsciousness.

  • Keep all areas well ventilated.

  • Do not block the exhaust outlets.

  • Do not idle the engine when people are in the water or when mooring.

  • Do not use appliances operating on burning fuel devices in the cabin or other closed areas if ventilations are blocked.

7

NOTICE

A wrong type of fuel can damage the engine and other fuel-driven devices.

7 & 17

WARNING

Gasoline vapours are explosive.

Open flame appliances can ignite gasoline vapors.

To avoid injury or death from explosion or fire, turn off all open flame appliances when fueling the boat.

8

WARNING

Do not leave the steering position when the engine is turned on.

However, if you must leave the steering position, turn on the engine neutral hold switch. This ensures that the control lever does not accidentally go into gear.

8

WARNING

Attach the shut down switch lanyard to a qualified operator while the engine is running. 

An uncontrolled boat may cause injury or death.

Read the owner's manual before use.

8

WARNING

Never exceed the maximum recommended number of persons when loading the boat. 

Make sure that the total weight of persons and equipment never exceeds the maximum recommended load, regardless of the number of persons on board.

8

WARNING

No ventilation is provided.
Fuel vapors are a fire and explosion hazard. 
To avoid injury or death, do not store fuels of flammable liquids here.

8

WARNING

Qualified operator to be in control at all times. Operation by an unqualified operator can cause loss of control. This may result in severe injury, death or property damage. Boat stability and handling will change with weight distribution. Read the owner's manual before use.

8

WARNING

A rotating propeller may cause serious injury or death.
Shut off the engine when there are people in the water near the boat.

8

BOATMAN'S CHECKLIST

For maximum safety and enjoyment, check each of these items BEFORE you start your engine:

  • DRAIN PLUGS (Securely in place?)

  • LIFE-SAVING DEVICES (One for every person on board?)

  • STEERING SYSTEM (Working smoothly and properly?)

  • FUEL SYSTEM (Adequate fuel? Leaks? Fumes?)

  • BATTERY (Fully charged? Cable terminals clean and tight?)

  • ENGINE (In neutral?)

  • CAPACITY PLATE (Are you overloaded or overpowered?)

  • WEATHER CONDITIONS (Safe to go out?)

  • ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (Lights, horn, pump, etc.?)

  • EMERGENCY GEAR (Fire extinguisher, bailer, paddle, anchor & line, signaling device, tool kit, etc.?)

9, 16

WARNING

The boat's fresh water system is not designed for potable water.

Do not drink water from the boat's fresh water system.

9

WARNING

Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas.
Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and lack of consciousness.
Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.
See the owner's manual for information regarding carbon monoxide poisoning.

10

WARNING

Risk of personal and material damage. If the anchor windlass is released while the boat is moving, it can cause substantial damage to the boat, crew and outsiders. 

Always fasten the anchor windlass mechanically in place to prevent it from being released while the boat is moving.

11

CAUTION

Remove the deck cushions and the table from the foredeck when in speeds exceeding 15 knots.

12

WARNING

Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
Carbon monoxide can be present in the cabin.
Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and lack of consciousness.
Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Get fresh air if carbon monoxide detector alarm sounds.
The carbon monoxide detector must be functioning at all times.

12

WARNING

Door must be kept shut when under way.

13

WARNING

Avoid serious injury or death. Unexpected seat rotation may cause the ejection of occupant.

Lock the swivel when speed exceeds 4.3 kn (8 km/h or 5 mph).

13

WARNING

Risk of serious injury or death.

Make sure the handle is in the locked position when the boat is moving.

14

CAUTION

The roof is not designed to carry a person's weight. 

Never go onto the roof or hang from it.

14

WARNING

Never use the roof structure for anchoring, mooring or towing. The boat can capsize.

16

Open-flame cooking appliances consume oxygen and produce carbon monoxide. To avoid asphyxiation or injury or death from exposure to carbon monoxide, maintain open ventilation when using these appliances. 

Do not use this appliance for comfort heating.

17

WARNING

Liquified propane gas (LPG) is flammable and explosive. Follow these instructions to avoid injury or death from fire or explosion.

  • This system is designed for use with liquified petroleum gas (LPG/propane/butane) only. Do not connect compressed natural gas (CNG) to this system.

  • Keep LPG cylinder and/or solenoid valve(s) closed when the boat is unattended, and when applicances are not in use.

  • Close cylinder valves immediately in any emergency.

  • Keep empty cylinders tightly closed.

  • Close all applicance valves before opening the cylinder valve.

  • Test the system for leakage in accordance with the instructions, which are required to be posted in the vicinity of the cylinder, each time the supply valve is opened for applicance use. Never use a flame to check for leaks!

18

WARNING

Use caution when a skier is in tow, as the tow rope may backlash into the cockpit when released.