If the fire-fighting system of the engine compartment has been activated and a fire has been extinguished, it is necessary to restore the essential conditions for navigation, in order to autonomously reach the nearest harbour in which to carry out the due checks.
To resume navigation, the ventilation system of the engine compartment and the fuel system of the propulsion engines must be brought back to normal working condition.
In order to allow starting the propulsion engines and the generator and restarting the air extractors, set the fire fighting control panel switch to OVERRIDE.
DANGERRestoring the fire-fighting system with the aim of resuming cruising is an advisable operation only when the fire has not caused damage to the structure or to critical systems of the yacht.
In such a case, or should you have any doubt, it is essential to wait for rescue without resuming navigation.
DANGERThe operations for restoring the fire fighting system must be carried out directly from the engine compartment; therefore, before carrying out any operation, carefully read the safety instructions reported in the this manual.
If the fire has only involved the system room, after you have made sure that the fire has been extinguished, restore the room ventilation by means of its extractor.
CAUTIONOnce the fire prevention system is restored, the extinguisher will be empty and no longer effective in the event of fire.
Once back in port, the fire extinguisher must be recharged by authorised personnel.