Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 304

OPERATION-MANUAL
If a fi re has started in the engine compartment where the
Fireboy is located, DO NOT WAIT FOR AUTOMATIC
ACTIVATION. Release the system manually. Close any
opened hatches leading to the engine compartment, shut
down all forced ventilation devices, engines, generators
and electrical components.
The manual release lever is located on the vertical knee-
wall midway in the port aft cockpit seating area Remove
the cushion to access the release assembly. Remove the
safety pin from the "Fire" T-handle, and pull T-handle
fi rmly and release. A loud "rushing" or air" sound will
be heard. Complete discharge will take several seconds.
DO NOT OPEN THE COMPARTMENT IMMEDI-
ATELY! Keep the compartment closed for a period of
time suffi cient to allow the agent to soak all areas of the
protected space. This allows hot metals to cool.
Premature opening of the compartment could cause
a re-fl ash. When opening the engine compartment for
inspection have hand held portable extinguishers ready.
Inspect the pressure gauge and system before and after
each outing. Refer to the maintenance chapter for caring
for your fi re extinguisher system.
Auxiliary Equipment Operation
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Safety Pin
Pull T-Handle
To Activate