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What is a backfire flame control?
Backfire flame control devices ensure that any engine backfire is dispersed into the atmosphere and also substantially reduce the chance of explosion or fire. Periodically clean the backfire flame control device and check for any damage.
When should backfire flame arrestors be inspected?
This device is designed to stop the flames that could potentially result from an engine backfire from coming into contact with fuel and starting a fire. A monthly inspection of your backfire arrestor should be performed to ensure that it remains damage-free and that it is still tightly fastened to the carburetor.
Which of the following equipment is recommended but not required to be a board while operating a boat in California?
Boats less than 16 ft in length must carry one one wearable lifejacket (Type I, II, III or V) for each person on board. A throwable (Type IV) device is not required.
Are oars mandatory?
For most boats less than six metres long, oars with rowlocks or paddles are required to be on board, unless there’s another means of propulsion, like a secondary engine/outboard.
How often should backfire flame arrestors be inspected quizlet?
How often should backfire flame arrestors be inspected? Monthly. Which of the following is the proper washing procedure for your Personal Flotation Device (PFD)?
How often should flame arrestors be checked?
Guidance on Inspection Intervals A first inspection 3 months following commissioning. An annual inspection is recommended as a minimum even for “clean” processes. An inspection if there is any evidence of an explosion.
Do you need to approve a backfire flame arrestor?
The Society of American Engineers and/or United Laboratories must also approve a backfire flame arrestor. To ensure the functionality of a backfire flame arrestor, one should check for damages to the arrestor and make sure it is firmly attached to the carburetor.
Do you have to have a flame arrestor on your boat?
Flame arrestors must be in good and serviceable condition and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, Underwriters Laboratories (UL 1111) or the Society of Automotive Engineers Standard (SAE – J-1928). All motorboats have this requirement except outboards and diesels. It is very important to insure that your Flame Arrestor is clean and undamaged.
What should I use to clean my flame arrestor?
It is very important to insure that your Flame Arrestor is clean and undamaged. If there is a hole in the grid, or oil or gasoline in the grid, or if it is not properly attached, it will not work correctly. To clean the flame arrestor, remove it and wash the heat dissipation grid with soap and water.
Why are inboard engines more susceptible to fire?
Since vessels, equipped with inboard and stern drive engines, are more susceptible to fires, especially those resulting from engine backfiring, they come with an additional safety tool, a “Backfire Flame Arrestor,” also known as a “Backfire Flame Control” device.