Carver 56 Voyager SE, Owner'S Manual

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5.5 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 suppres-
sion system. If your boat was built for use in Europe, 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 extin-
guished and the system is deactivated, ventilate the engine room with
fresh air before reentering it.
The fire suppression chemical tank is installed aft of the aft engine room
bulkhead just port of the centerline. Refer to 9.7.4 Engine Room for the
exact location of the fire suppression chemical tank. A fire suppression
system monitor, installed at 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.