Meridian Yachts 411SB Sedan, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 411 Sedan • Owner’s Manual
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Bilge Blower Systems
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The bilge blowers
remove explosive
fumes from the engine
room and lazarette
bilge areas.
•
Fresh air is drawn into
these areas through
the vents.
To make sure the
bilge areas are prop-
erly ventilated:
•
Always run the bilge
blowers for at least
four minutes before
starting the engines or
the generator.
•
Use the "sniff test" to
check the bilge areas
for fuel vapors before
starting the engines or
the generator.
•
Continue to run the
blowers until your
yacht has reached
cruising speed.
•
Always run the blow-
ers when operating
your yacht below
cruising speed.
FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the engines:
1. Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel. If you see leaking fuel or smell fuel
vapors:
a. Do NOT start the engines or generator, do NOT turn On any electrical devices, put out
ALL cigarettes, cigars, and other sources of flame or ignition.
b. Get everyone off your yacht.
c. Get trained help to find and fix the problem.
2. Run the bilge blowers for at least four minutes Before engine starting, generator starting,
electrical system maintenance, or turning on electrical devices.
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If you smell fuel vapors and the engines and/or generator are already running;
a. Shut Off the engines and/or generator, and turn Off ALL electrical devices.
b. Put out ALL cigarettes, cigars, and other sources of flame or ignition.
c. Get trained help to find and fix the problem.
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NEVER obstruct or change the bilge blower system.
WARNI N G! !