Systems
Standard Fire Port
Note that as standard equipment (stern drive)
there is a re port and plug installed in the
rear bench seat area.
In a
extinguisher in the port and pull the pin to
evacuate the agent.
Automatic Fire Extinguisher
is optional system features a xed re extinguisher mounted
along the engine compartment wall.
uses an environmentally friendly agent HFC227 ea.
odorless gas is lique ed in the canister until deployment.
has acceptable toxicity ratings in enclosed spaces of your engine
compartment's size and is approved by the EPA.
should be checked according to manufacturer speci cations by
a marine professional. DO NOT attempt to disassemble the re
extinguishing contraption.
explosion suppressive. Boat owner's need to take normal precautions
for checking gasoline fumes and using blowers.
Your automatic re extinguisher uses an actuator to discharge.
is is usually enclosed by a metal cage. DO NOT handle the
re extinguisher at this location. Sensors are mounted to the
extinguisher to detect a re. A pressure gauge is also mounted for
easier checkups.
A manual discharge cable runs from the re extinguisher to the helm
or a cockpit where a "T" handle and pin can manually discharge
the extinguisher. If a re starts, DO NOT wait for the automatic
system to take e ect - manually discharge the system by removing
the pin and pulling the "T" handle.
e plug includes a decal.
re emergency place a hand held
e extinguishing system
is xed system is not intended to be
Systems
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is colorless,
e agent
e re extinguisher
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