CHAPTER 6
6-2
Automatic Fire Extinguisher
Pressure
Gauge
Actuator
Cylinder
Overview (Typical)
If equipped, the automatic fire
extinguishing system is located in
the bilge at the forward engine
bulkhead. See the illustration. The
system uses a environmentally
friendly agent FE-241 which has
been approved by the EPA to
replace the old Halon agent. This
system is formulated only for use
in the engine space or bilge of your
vessel. FE-241 is to be used with
gasoline fuel systems only since the
agent will not “stall” diesel engines.
This could cause a fi re to re-fl ash.
Operation-Automatic
Automatic fi re extinguisher systems are not nor are they intended to be
explosion suppression devices. Boat owner’s still need to take normal
precautions for checking gasoline fumes and using blowers.
Read the information in chapter 4 regarding the dash installed portion
of the fi re extinguisher system. When the system actuation starts you
may hear a loud sound similar to that of small arms fi re, followed by
a rushing air sound.
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