Meridian 459 - Bilge Blower Systems

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 459 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual
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Bilge Blower Systems
• The bilge blowers remove explosive fumes from the engine room and lazarette bilge areas.
• Fresh air is drawn into these compartments through the vents.
To make sure the bilge areas are properly ventilated:
• Always run the bilge blowers for at least four minutes before starting the engines or the generator (if equipped).
• 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 blowers when operating the yacht below cruising speed.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes have been removed.
• BEFORE starting the engines or the generator ALWAYS use the "sniff test" to check the
bilge areas for fuel vapors.
• If you smell fuel, do NOT start the engines or the generator and do NOT turn On any
electrical devices.
• 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.
• Do NOT obstruct or modify the ventilation system.
WARNING!
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BILGE BLOWER SYSTEM ROUTINGS
BLOWER MOTOR
BLOWER HOSE
BLOWER MOTOR
VENT COVER
(TYPICAL, PORT
& STARBOARD
VENT COVER
(TYPICAL, PORT
& STARBOARD
VENT LOUVER
(TYPICAL, PORT
& STARBOARD
BLOWER HOSE
LAZARETTE
ENGINE ROOM
(TYPICAL PORT
(TYPICAL PORT
& STARBOARD)
(TYPICAL PORT
& STARBOARD)
& STARBOARD)
(TYPICAL PORT
& STARBOARD)