Automatic Fire Suppression System (Afss) - Volvo 9700 US/CAN 2016 Driver's Handbook Manual

Emergency and safety equipment 89

Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS)

The Volvo 9700 US/CAN bus is equipped
with an Automatic Fire Suppression System
(AFSS). This system provides continuos
monitoring of the hazard areas of the engine
bay. It responds to fires fueled by diesel, oil,
lubricants and another flammable liquids.
If a fire is detected, the system will alert the
driver with both audible and visual alarms
while immediately shutting down the air
conditioning system. A time delay allows the
driver the capability to bring the vehicle to
a safe stop prior of the activation of the fire
extinguisher and engine shutdown.
Note: If additional time is required the timer
can be reset by pressing the "delay engine
stop button" placed in the fire protection
T8061163
panel located in the dashboard.
Fire protection panel.
For more information related to the
Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS)
operation, see separate operating instructions:
"Automatic Fire Suppression System
(AFSS)".
Also, for more information about additional
multiplexed fire detection system in the
engine bay, see the following section in this
manual: "Additional fire detection system
(multiplexed)", page 153.