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348 Watchkeeping and equipment operation

1. Emergency generator should be started and run for a reasonable
period. Fuel oil, lubricating oil and cooling water supplies and tank
levels should be checked.
2. Emergency fire pump should be run and the deck fire main
operated for a reasonable period. AH operating parameters should
be checked.
3. Carbon dioxide cylinder storage room should be visually examined.
The release box door should be opened to test the alarm and check
that the machinery-space fans stop.
4. One smoke detector in each circuit should be tested to ensure
operation and correct indication on the alarm panel. Aerosol test
sprays are available to safely check some types of detector.
5. Fire pushbutton alarms should be tested, by operating a different
one during each test.
6. Any machinery space ventilators or skylights should be operated
and greased, if necessary, to ensure smooth, rapid closing should
this be necessary.
7. Fire extinguishers should be observed in their correct location and
checked to ensure they are operable.
8. Fire hoses and nozzles should likewise be observed in their correct
places. The nozzles should be tried on the hose coupling. Any
defective hose should be replaced.
9. Any emergency batteries, e.g. for lighting or emergency generator
starting, should be examined, have the acid specific gravity checked,
and be topped up, as required.
10. All lifeboat engines should be run for a reasonable period. Fuel oil
and lubricating oil levels should be checked.
11. All valves and equipment operated from the fire control point
should be checked for operation, where this is possible.
12. Any watertight doors should be opened and closed by hand and
power. The guides should be checked to ensure that they are clear
and unobstructed.