Meridian Yachts 490 PILOTHOUSE, Owner'S Manual

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490 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems
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Engine Room Ventilation System
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The bilge blowers remove explosive fumes from the engine room.
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Fresh air is drawn into the engine room through the deck vents.
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The bilge blower switch is located on the switch panel at the helm.
To make sure the engine room is properly ventilated:
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Always run the bilge blowers for at least four minutes before starting the engines or the generator (if
equipped).
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Continue to run the blowers until your yacht has reached cruising speed.
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Always run the blowers when operating the yacht below cruising speed.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
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Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes have been
removed.
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If you smell fuel, DO NOT start the engines or generator and DO NOT turn On any
electrical devices.
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If you smell fuel and the engines and/or generator are already running, shut OFF the
engines and/or generator and turn OFF all electrical devices. Investigate immediately.
WARNI NG!
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BILGE BLOWER SYSTEM ROUTING (TYPICAL)
VENTILATION
HOSE
BLOWER
MOTOR