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ventilation of motor & controller compartments

  • Arranging the examination
  • Private Boat Requirements
  • Hire Boats Requirements (2017)
  • Non-private Boat Standards
    • part 2 - inboard engines
    • part 3 - electrical installations
    • part 4 - electrically propelled vessels
      • electrical installation
      • battery arrangements
      • propulsion motor
      • reversing
      • master switch
      • battery charger connection
      • battery charging panel
      • battery charging
      • ventilation of motor & controller compartments
      • need more help or advice on part 4?
      • part 4 checklist
    • part 5 - outboard & portable engines
    • part 6 - fire prevention & extinguishing equipment
    • part 7 - LPG installations
    • part 8 - appliances, flueing & ventilation
    • part 9 - pollution
    • part 10 - non-private boats & safety features
  • Boats with gas
  • Warning Notices
  • Q&A on BSS Examinations

Overheating of the motor or controller compartments could cause a fire. For this reason the motor and controller compartments must be adequately ventilated. [4.9]

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The Boat Safety Scheme is owned by the Canal & River Trust and Environment Agency. It is supported and promoted by the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities. The Scheme is administered by © Canal & River Trust which is registered charity in England and Wales (1146792)

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