Regal LS4C Owner's Manual page 112

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Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
If the fire extinguishing system should discharge the
ignition system will be instantaneously interrupted
and the engine will shut down. See the automatic
fire extinguisher manual in the owner's packet for
additional details.
NOTICE
IF INSTALLED, FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SYSTEM MUST BE SUITABLE FOR
A COMPARTMENT VOLUME OF 135 CU. FT.
Stern drive engines use
a powered ventilation
(blower) system and may
have installed an optional
fire extinguishing system
in the sump capable of
automatic and manual
activation. The dash
m o n i t o r u t i l i z e s a n
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 indicates that
the system has been
discharged.
"Fire T Handle" and pull firmly on the "Fire" handle
which will activate the fire 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 sufficient 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 fire protection and more specifically the automatic
fire extinguishing system in the event that he becomes
incapacitated. It is a good idea to practice by having
a mock fire drill.
If a fire 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
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