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AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Optional Automatic Fire Extinguisher
As an option the automatic fi re extinguisher is mounted in the aft
storage 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 aft compartment
prematurely may cause a refl ash as air is allowed to fi ll the
compartment. When opening the aft compartment hatch 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 aft compartment, DO NOT wait for
the automatic fi re extinguisher system to engage. Locate the fi re
extinguisher manual discharge lever after closing the aft compartment,
and turning off any electronic equipment. Remove the safety pin
from the “T” handle, and pull fi rmly to release.
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