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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 suppression system.
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 and
aft bilge area must immediately evacuate the room. The chemical used in
the fire suppression system can cause asphyxiation. Once the fire is
extinguished and the system is deactivated, ventilate the engine room
with fresh air before reentering it.
The fire suppression chemical tank is installed on the forward bulkhead
near the centerline. Refer to the “Engine Room” portion of Section 9 for
the exact location of the fire suppression chemical tank.
A fire suppression system monitor, installed near 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 acti-
vated, the engines automatically shut off for safety reasons. Do not attemt
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.
5.6 Engine Gauges
Each helm is equipped with a complete set of gauges on the instrument
panel. The gauges allow you to monitor the operation and condition of your
boat’s propulsion systems while underway. The side of the instrument panel
that the gauges are on (port or starboard) determines the respective engine
that the gauges are for. Familiarize yourself with the gauges before starting
the engines for the first time.
Do not start the engines until you have read and understood the engine
OEM information.