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Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
Stern drive engines use
a powered ventilation
(blower) system and may
have installed an optional
fi re extinguishing system
in the sump capable of
automatic and manual
activation. The dash
monitor utilizes an
instrument display unit
light that provides the
operator with a system
status of a charged or
uncharged condition by an audible alarm and icons.
With the ignition switch on and a no light condition
it indicates that the system has been discharged.
If the fi re extinguishing
system should discharge
the ignition system will
be instantaneously
interrupted and the
engine will shut down.
See the automatic fi re
extinguisher manual in the owner’s packet for
additional details.
If a fi re has started in the
engine compartment the
system will automatically
discharge or the operator
can manually discharge
the extinguisher. Find
the system manual cable
assembly located in
the cockpit. To use the
manual remote remove
the safety pin from the
“Fire T Handle” and pull fi rmly on the “Fire” handle
which will activate the fi re extinguisher unit in the
engine compartment. A loud “rushing air” sound
may be heard. Complete discharge will take several
seconds. Keep the compartment closed for a
period of time suffi cient to permit the agent to soak
all areas of the protected space. This allows hot
metals and fuel time to cool. Refer to the automatic
fire extinguisher owner’s manual for additional
information.
Note: The boat operator needs to educate the crew
on fi re protection and more specifi cally the automatic
fi re extinguishing system in the event that he becomes
incapacitated. It is a good idea to practice by having
a mock fi re drill.
IF INSTALLED, FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SYSTEM MUST BE SUITABLE FOR
A COMPARTMENT VOLUME OF 135 CU. FT.
NOTICE
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