Formula Fastech Service Manual page 40

FASTECH
Fume Detector Gauge—Monitors the engine
compartment for excessive fuel fumes. The gauge
is mounted at the helm and a sensor is located in
the bilge area where fumes collect. The system
also monitors for unburned hydrocarbons from a
faulty exhaust system and hydrogen battery
vapors. Refer to the fume detector owner's
manual for additional information.
! WARNING
The fume detector system is not meant to
replace standard safety practices, which
should always be observed around
explosive gases.
If the fume detector indicates a dangerous
condition, do the following:
Do not operate electrical equipment.
Extinguish open flames and smoking
materials immediately.
Turn OFF the engines and generator.
Wait five minutes before opening the
engine compartment to investigate the
cause.
Determine the cause and correct it
immediately before resuming operation.
GASOLINE FUME DETECTOR
M - 1
TEST
Fume Detector Gauge
Figure 4-26
4-10
MUTE
FOR012
FASTECH
Bilge High Water Alarm—Sounding of the alarm
may be an indication of a) problems with the
automatic bilge pump system, b) an intrusion of
water which exceeds the bilge pump system's
removal capabilities. A sensor mounted in the
engine compartment activates the alarm. When
activated, a continuous horn will sound. The alarm
will stop once the excessive water is cleared.
There is a built-in 10 second delay to avoid
nuisance tripping. Refer to Bilge and Blower
System in Section 5.
Engine Alarm—Sounds an alarm when an
engine temperature exceeds the set limit, the oil
pressure drops below the set range, or the drive
fluid volume falls to a critical level. If the alarm
sounds during operation, immediately turn OFF
the engine and determine the cause. Consult the
propulsion unit owner's manual in your Owner
Information Binder for additional information.
CAUTION
Continued operation of an engine after the
warning alarm has sounded may cause
severe engine damage.
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