Chapter 6
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AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Optional Automatic Fire Extinguisher
If installed the automatic re extinguisher is mounted in the engine
compartment. It uses sensors to automatically discharge when a re
occurs, although it can be manually discharged. Upon actuation,
you may hear a sound similar to that of a small rearm, followed
by a rushing air sound. A charged system shows a light at the dash
indicator, while a discharged system shows no light at the indicator
- re ll accordingly.
Automatic activation will occur at di erent times depending on
the severity of the re picked up by sensors. WHEN THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER IS ACTIVATED, IMMEDIATELY SHUT
DOWN ALL ENGINES, POWERED VENTILATION (BLOWER),
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AND EXTINGUISH ALL SMOKING
MATERIALS. DO NOT OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
UNTIL A SUITABLE AMOUNT OF TIME HAS PASSED SINCE
THE EXTINGUISHER STOPPED DISCHARGING. Opening
the engine compartment prematurely may cause a re ash as air is
allowed to ll the engine compartment. When opening the engine
compartment door, have a hand-held extinguisher ready in case of
re ash. Be cautious of hot metal when investigating the cause of
the re.
If a re has started in the engine compartment, DO NOT wait
for the automatic re extinguisher system to kick in. Locate the
re extinguisher manual discharge lever a er closing the engine
compartment, and turning o the blower and electronic equipment.
Remove the safety pin from the “T” handle, and pull rmly to
release.
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