Marquis 720 FLY, Owner'S Manual

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Transom Aft bilge compartment •
The fire suppression systems provides extra security in the event that a fire occurs in the engine room . Refer to the OEM information
for details on operating the fire suppression system .
The system can also be activated manually by using a release control located at
the outboard locker in the STBD cockpit .
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IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE ENGINE ROOM AND THE AFT bILGE AREA IF THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IS
ACTIVATED. ASPHYXIATION CAN RESULT IF THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM CHEMICALS ARE INHALED.
IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE THE ENGINE ROOM WITH FRESH AIR ONCE THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED AND THE SYSTEM IS
DEACTIVATED.
The fire suppression system monitor is wired to an ignition switch . The monitor light should be ON when the ignition switch is turned
ON . The monitor is installed below the helm controls .
The suppression system contains an engine shut-off circuit . The engines, bilge blower, and generator automatically shut off when the
system activates for safety reasons .
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE ENGINES UNTIL AFTER THE FIRE IS OUT , and any
damage to the engines and fuel system has been repaired . The override switch, located on the system monitor, resets the engine
shut-off circuit after the system has been activated, allowing the engines to be restarted .
New components that have the same designation or equivalent technical and fire-resistance capabilities must be installed when
performing maintenance on the fire suppression system .
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A Volvo Penta EVC display system on the instrument panel is equipped on the helm . The display panel monitors and displays the
operation and condition of the propulsion systems while underway . The side of the instrument panel that the gauges are displayed on
(PORT or STDB) determines the engine side that is in use . Become familiarized with the gauges before starting the engines for the
first time .
The Volvo Penta EVC system display is an instrument that displays operating information about the engine and allows the user to
communicate with the engine electrical system . Engine operation information is shown on the LCD display . The driver can select the
display mode on the display panel with the aid of the five buttons on the front of the panel .
The four buttons to the left are used to display operating information in different ways . The button at the furthest right is used to adjust
the display contrast and to access the configuration menu .
For a complete explanation of the panel and operations refer to the Volvo Penta operation manual found in the information supplied
with the yacht .
Fire Suppression Tank
(Engine Room Aft Location) Fire Suppression Tank
(Transom Aft Location)
Manual Fire Suppression Release
(STbD Aft Location)
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