Regal 2000 - Automatic Fire Extinguisher Operation

AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Optional Automatic Fire Extinguisher
The automatic fi re extinguisher is mounted in the engine compartment.
It uses sensors to automatically discharge when a fi re occurs, although
it can be manually discharged. Upon actuation, you may hear a sound
similar to that of a small fi 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 - refi ll accordingly.
Automatic activation will occur at different times depending on the
severity of the fi 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 refl ash as air is allowed to fi ll the engine
compartment. When opening the engine compartment door, have a
hand-held extinguisher ready in case of refl ash. Be cautious of hot
metal when investigating the cause of the fi re.
If a fi re has started in the engine compartment, DO NOT wait for the
automatic fi re extinguisher system to kick in. Locate the fi re extinguisher
manual discharge lever after closing the engine compartment, and
turning off the blower and electronic equipment. Remove the safety
pin from the “T” handle, and pull fi rmly to release.
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