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    ABYC T-24 July 2019 Product Interface Technical Information Report Boating Safety... Built In Product Interface Project Technical Committee The ABYC Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft are the product of @ consensus of representatives of government, industry and public sectors. Its intended solely as 2 guide to aid manufacturers and the marine community in the design, construction, equipage and maintenance of small cra ABYC reviews each standard at least every five years at which time it may be reaffirmed, revised, or withdrawn. ABYC welcomes any written comments on the staridards and Technical information reports ABYC T-24 OWNER/OPERATOR’S MANUALS © 2019 American Boat & Yacht Council, Ine T.24 m9 Origin and Development ABYC first published T-24, Owner/Operator's Manuals in 1982, This technical information report was revised in 2002 and 2014, The 2019 update is the work of the Product Interface Project Technical Commitee. Product interface Project Technical Committee This ist represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted. James Getz, Chair Vacant, Vice Chair Richard Akers Richard Clark Robert MacNeill Miles Beam Eric Johnson ‘Thomas Marhevke Scott Berry John Jost David Marlow Pete Chisholm Richard Kolb ‘Augusto Villalon Membership on a committee shall not in and of itself constitute an endorsement of ABYC or any document developed by the committee on which the member serves, This technical information report, which is the result of extended and careful consideration of available knowledge and experience on the subject, was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American "National Standards and is intended to provide minimum performance requirements. The Project Technical Committee that approved the report was balanced to ensure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had ‘an opportunity to participate. ABYC's Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings are open to the public. All inquiries regarding standards activity, interpretations, or meeting attendance should be directed to the ABYC Technical Department at comments@abycinc.org, ‘ABYC and its committees do not spprove" or “endorse” any item, construction, or proprietary device. Request for Interpretations Upon written request the Product Interface PTC will render an interpretation of any requirement of the report. The request for interpretation should be clear and unambiguous. Requests should be presented to the PTC in a manner in which they may be answered in a “Yes" or “No” fashion. The committee reserves the right to reconsider any interpretation when or if addtional information that might affect it becomes available to the PTC. Persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the Committee for reinterpretation © 2019 American Boat & Yacht Council Ine T28 719 ‘Summary of Revisions This is indicates revisions to the report when compared with the previously published version. It is not intended to be Used independently of the report. It should be used for informational purposes and as a guide to the offcial recommendations contained in this report. It is the responsibilty of the user to read and understand the complete report The main changes in this revision of T-24, Owner/Operator’s Manuals as compared with the previous edition dated 7114, ae: + Compliance statement was revised + Owner/Operator’ responsibilty was revised + Operating Instructions section was updated + Aquatic Invasive Species section was revised + Appendix was removed DISCLAIMER |ABYC technical board rules provide that all reports, including standards and technical information reports, are advisory only. Their use is entirely voluntary. They represent, as of the date of publication, the consensus of| knowledgeable persons currently active in the field of small craft on performance objectives that contribute to small boat safety The American Boat & Yacht Council assumes no responsibilty whatsoever forthe use of, or failure to use, standards| or technical information reports promulgated by it, their adaptation to any processes of a user, of any consequences| flowing therefrom, Prospective users of the standards and technical information reports are responsible for protecting themselves| against lability for infringement of patents. The American Boat & Yacht Council Standards and Technical Information Reports are used to achieve a specific level of design or performance, and are not intended to preclude attainment of desired results by other means. © 2019 American Boat & Yacht Council, Ine T.24 m9 TABLE OF CONTENTS BACKGROUND/INTENT REFERENCES. DEFINITIONS CONTENTS. 1. Factory Warranty Statement and Contact Information ‘Compliance Statement ‘Owner/Operator’s Responsibilities General Information ‘System Descriptions and Operation. Operating Instructions Lifesaving Equipment Procedures for Emergency. Trailering. . 10. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Mitigation 11. Operating Characteristics 12, Maintenance Information FIGURE 1 - Location and Reordering Warning Labels. ©eneovagen © 2019 American Boat & Yacht Council Ine T28 719 T-24 OWNER/OPERATOR’S MANUALS BACKGROUND/NTENT This technical information report includes elements to consider in the development of ownerioperator’s manuals for boats, The ower/operator’s manuals should give sufficient information regarding the owner/operator’ responsiblity and proper operation and maintenance of the boat. Further, ownerioperator’s manuals should be developed with Careful consideration of all elements relating to the specific boat models to which the manual applies. This report does not require that each and every item listed inthis document be in the manual. The writer of an ownerloperator's ‘manual should consider each of the points raised in this document and include in the manual those items that are pertinent to the given boat models, REFERENCES ABYC - American Boat & Yacht Counel, Inc, 613 Third Street, Sulte 10, Annapolis, MO 21403. Phone: (410) 990- ‘4460. Fax: (410) 990-4466. Website: www. abycine.org ABYC H-26, Powering of Boats ABYC T-5, Safety Signs and Labels ‘ABYC T-32, Design and Construction in Consideration of Aquatic Invasive Species CFR - Code of Federal Regulations and other government publications. May be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Information, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, Phone: (202) 612- 1800. Fax: (202) 512-2104. Website: www. apo.gov An excerpted edition of the CFR is also available from ABYC, Inc. 33CFR 48 CFR USCG - United States Coast Guard, USCG Headquarters, 2703 Martin Luther King, Jr Avenue, Washington, DC 20583. Website: swrw.uscaboating.org CG-3865, US Coast Guard Recreational Boating Accident Report DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this report the folowing definitions apply. llustration - any graphic used to support text in the manual. Examples of graphics include photographs, line art, drawings, schematics, and diagrams. Graphics may or may not include word callouts or keys to legends for identification. Color or pattems may or may not be used to highlight graphic information (Owner/Operator's Manual - a compilation of information provided by the boat manufacturer, including all available component manuals. CONTENTS NOTE: All “DANGER,” WARNING," and “CAUTION” statements contained in the ovner/operator’s manual ‘should have the “Safety Alert Symbol” (an exclamation point inside a triangle. on contrasting background) immediately to the left of the signal word (refer to ABYC T-8, Safety Signs and Labels, {or additional information). Its recommended that all safety-related copy be emphasized in the owner/operator's manual Manuals should be written in the English language using English customary units of measure. Other language translations and metric (SI) units of measure may accompany the English version. Nustrations are recommended to support elements of the tex. The following elements are to be considered for inclusion in an owner/operator's manual for boats: 1. Factory Warranty Statement and Contact information 2. Compliance Statement Statements providing compliance with regulations as required (eg., Califomia Proposition 65). © 2019 American Boat & Yacht Council, Ine 1 T.24 m9 3. Owner/Operator’s Responsibilities ‘This information in the owner's manual is supplied with the understanding that the boat will be operated using good seamanship with attention to safe loading, safe operating conditions, and safe speed. The manner in which the boat Is loaded and operated is the responsibilty of the operator. The following elements should be considered for inclusion in the owner/operator's manual US Federal law and the laws of most states of the US clearly specify that the operator of a boat is responsible for the maintenance and safe conduct of the boat and the safety of passengers, State registration or federal documentation. Safety equipment required and/or recommended by the USCG. ‘Manufacturer's product registration/warranty procedures, Information on boating safety courses, through which operators can gain knowledge and experience in skills, such as: + navigation seamanship and boat handling rules ofthe road, Intemational -iniand weather prediction safety at sea survival in bad weather respect for others on the water first ald radio communication distress signals, © pollution controls, Knowledge of the boat and its systems. Boat condition inspection, Misuse and careless operation, such as, but not limited to: © riding on seat back, gunwale, or any other unsafe position, {failure to use handhold(s) ‘overloading or improper loading excessive speed for the operating conditions Using a boat in weather or sea conditions beyond the skill or experience of the operator continued operation with operator's visibility blocked or impaired ‘operator distractions ‘operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and/or medication ‘modifications to the boat andior boat systems NOTE: The manufacturer is responsible for choosing which item(s) will be addressed in this section of the ‘owner/operator’s manual, Each item should be accompanied by an explanation of why the item is @ problem, and a clear statement of how to prevent the problem, Knowledge of US federal, state, and/or local regulations conceming operational requirements, including © discharge of cil and fuel solid waste disposal (Marpol Treaty) ‘marine sanitation speed wake water runoff restricted operating areas nowledge of accident reporting requirements and information on where to obtain the appropriate forms: USCG Boating Accident Reporting Form, CG-3865 State forms available through the state boating agency Rendering assistance, with a statement paraphrasing the United States Code, Title 46, such as: The ‘owner or operator of a boat is required by law to render assistance to any individual or vessel/boat in distress, as long as the assisting boat is not endangered in the process. aeagrer eset 4. General Information Location of hull and equipment identification numbers ‘Owner's documentation form for hull identification number (HIN) and boat model numbers, (©2019 American Boat & Yacht Council Ine 2 T28 719 ‘Owner's documentation form for equipment model numbers and serial numbers Safety features and location of safety equipment General arrangement pian Specifications + dimensional information + persons capacity ‘weight capacity, including upper deck capacity ‘ry weight powering specifications fuel, potable water, and holding tank capacity flotation capability ‘construction features intended use of boat ‘support for dry-docking, ting, and tralering Ist of standard and optional equipment + _ electrical systems specifications Definitions of safety statements used in the manual and on the boat (see ABYC T-5 Safety Signs and Lebeisy © Danger & Waming & Caution + Notice List of warning labels with part number, location on the product, graphic representation, and information (on how to obtain replacement labels (see FIGURE 1) (see manufacturers’ manuals of other equipment). + If graphical symbols are used on switches, deck plates, or gauges, reference should be provided to their meaning Thru-hul diagram 5. System Descriptions and Operation Refer to manufacturers’ manuals where applicable. Bilge pump systems + pump + controls + piping Propulsion + engine and powertrain, + sails and rigging Controls, steering & shits € throttles tim & ignition and cut-off switches Station keeping systems + docking systems (bow/stem thrusters) + stability control systems Ventiation system + natural ventilation system + powered ventilation system + engine and fuel tank spaces + accommodation spaces + precautions against carbon monoxide poisoning Fuel systems + fils + vents + valves + ters + tanks + tines ¢ ‘evaporative emissions system © 2019 American Boat & Yacht Council, Ine 3 T.24 m9 Engine exhaust systems, including mufflers and noise suppressors Engine cooling systems Piping systems + potable water + tains and scuppers, + bilge system Waste system + operating information + instructions and regulations regarding disposal of waste in the area of operation + seawater washdown LPGICNG systems Electical (AC and DC) + batteries, battery switches, chargers, inverters, and management systems + generators + shore power + distribution panels, controls, and meters + lighting and appliances + wiring diagrams + electrical grounding + ground fault protection + _ lightning protection Alarm and monitoring systems + machinery (lubrication, coolant, pressure, temperature, etc) + explosive vapor detectors + flooding alarm + carbon monoxide detector Navigational equipment + compass + horn (sound signal appliance) + electronics + navigation lights Communications equipment ‘Anchoring and mooring equipment and use Fire suppression equipment and maintenance Lifesaving equipment ‘ + + maintenance Convenience equipment (e.g, galley stoves) Corrosion protection and cathodic protection Operating Instructions Precautions against carbon monoxide poisoning, both inside and outside the boat Precautions against propeller injury Precautions against fire and explosion Powered ventilation operation Use of fre suppression equipment Fueling + onthe water + onatrailer + portable tanks + fuel selection re-launch instructions

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