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Boat Systems Section 4
NORMAL OVERRIDE
CHARGED
DISCHG.
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
SYSTEM
NEV ER attemp t to modify or disassemb le any
comp onents of this system. If the system has
been discharged, have a quali ed technician
rep lace it.
There is an engine shutdown/ override switch loca ted
on the co ntrol station, below the steering wheel which
indica tes the co ndition of the system.
The switch has two indica tor lights that need to be
monitored. When the system is operating normally
and is fully ch arged, the GRE E N light will be lit. When
the system has been disch arged, the RE D light will be
lit and all preca utions must be made to safeguard the
boat against the possibility of fire spreading beyond the
co mpartment.
I no re is indicated and the discharge light is lit,
there may b e a leak in the system. It is reco mmended
that the gauge be ch ecke d daily to ensure normal
operation.
In T he Event of Discharge:
S hut down all elect ric al systems, engines and
extinguish all smoki ng materials.
Allow the agent to “ soak” the co mpartment for at least
1 5 minutes.
D O NOT open the mach inery acce ss co mpartment
hatch .
D N T breathe the fumes or vapors caused by fire
as they are haza rdous and toxic.
When opening the hatch, have a portable fire
extinguisher at hand and ready for use.
H igh co nce ntrations of the agent may ca use D E ATH
without warning. The vapor reduce s available oxygen
for breathing.
If possible, allow the co mpartment’ s vapor to dissipate
before opening the hatch .
DANGER