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PROPULSION SECTION 5
Fire Suppression System
An automatic fire suppression system is installed in the engine room. This
system provides extra security in the event of an engine room fire. Refer to the
OEM information for details on operating the fire suppression system. The
system can also be activated manually using a release control located at the helm.
If the fire suppression system is activated, anyone in the engine
room must immediately evacuate the room. The chemical used in
the fire suppression system can cause asphyxiation. Once the fire is
extinguished and the system is deactivated, ventilate the engine room
with fresh air before reentering it.
The fire suppression chemical tank is installed on the center forward bulkhead.
Refer to Section 9 - Engine Room for the exact location of the fire suppression
chemical tank.
A fire suppression system monitor, installed near the helm, is wired to an
ignition switch. The monitor’s light should be “ON” when the ignition switch is
turned “ON.”
The system contains an engine shut-off circuit. When the system is activated,
the engines automatically shut off for safety reasons. Do not attempt to restart
the engines until the fire is out and any damage to the engines and fuel system
has been repaired. An override switch, located on the system monitor, resets
the engine shut-off circuit after the system has been activated, allowing you to
restart the engines.
When replacing components while servicing the fire suppression system, you
must use new components that have the same designation or that are equivalent
in their technical and fire-resistance capabilities.
Engine Gauges
Each helm is equipped with a complete set of gauges on the instrument panel.
The gauges allow you to monitor the operation and condition of your boat’s
propulsion systems while underway. The side of the instrument panel that the
gauges are on (port or starboard) determines the respective engine that the
gauges are for. Familiarize yourself with the gauges before starting the engines
for the first time.
Do not start the engines until you have read and understood the engine
OEM information.