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42C System Operations - 30
If the Green indicator light does not
illuminate after turning on the igni-
tion switch or if it turns off at any time
during operation of your yacht, either
at dockside or while underway, DO
NOT open the engine compartment for
at least ten (10) minutes. Opening the
engine compartment immediately will
allow air to enter and may cause a
fi re
“ fl ashback”, possibly resulting in seri-
ous injury or death. The sudden rush
of air into the engine compartment may
also render the automatic
fi re extin-
guishing system ineffective.
If you do not observe or smell any evi-
dence of a
fi re and you have waited the
recommended ten (10) minutes, open
your engine compartment and examine
the Halon 1301 container actuator to
determine if it has been discharged. (Re-
fer to the Manufacturer’s Manual, which
illustrates the charged and discharged po-
sitions of the actuator). If the system has
been discharged, or appears charged but
the indicator light does not illuminate, see
your Silverton Dealer for further inspection
and repair, if necessary.
In the event of an engine/generator com-
partment
fi re, the following steps should
be taken to avoid the likelihood of person-
al injury or death and to minimize property
damage:
-Remain calm and avoid panic.
-Immediately turn off all electrical power,
including the engine ignition and the
engine compartment ventilation blowers.
NOTE: Do NOT turn off power to your
VHF Radio.
-DO NOT open the engine/generator
compartment for at least ten (10) minutes
to allow the Halon vapor to extinguish the
fi re.
-Remove your portable fi re extinguisher
from its mounting bracket and prepare it
for use, if necessary.
-Instruct all passengers to put on their
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s) and
move away from the source of the
fi re.
-Contact the United States Coast Guard
on your VHF radio and advise of your situ-
ation and location. Maintain radio contact
until the crisis has ended and assistance
has arrived.
-If the fi re is successfully extinguished,
examine the engine compartment com-
ponents for damage. DO NOT start your
engines if any damage is noted. Request
towing assistance to a safe harbor and
contact your Silverton Dealer for a thor-
ough inspection and repairs.
-When replacing parts of the fi re fi ghting
installation, only matching components
shall be used bearing the same designa-
tion or being equivalent in their technical
and
fi re resistant capabilities.
REFER to the Manufacturer’s Manual for
a detailed description of your AUTOMAT-
IC FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM. Be
certain to complete the Warranty Card and
mail to the manufacturer within ten (10)
days of your purchase.