3.4.3 Maintenance of fixed fire-fighting systems

Have the system overhauled by a qualified service centre according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The technician who performs maintenance should attach a tag indicating the date of the check to the system.
Check the discharge indicator before use, to make sure that the fixed fire-fighting system has not been discharged.
Check the state of the fire extinguishing system on the main electrical panel. To do this, check the status indicator (full/empty) located on the electrical panel itself.
The fixed fire-fighting systems must be checked at least once a month and in any case, before each navigation.

For corrosion.
To make sure that the access to the controls is not hindered.
To make sure that the cylinders are firmly sitting.
To make sure that the pulling cables are not broken, loose,
damaged or twisted.
To make sure that the cable connections are fastened properly.
To make sure that the distribution pipe connections are firmly fastened and that the discharge nozzles are not clogged.
To make sure that the system has not discharged.

CAUTION

Accidental discharge of the chemical agents for fire extinguishing during handling or installation may cause serious injuries. The chemical agents for extinguishing fires and the residues of a discharge system are toxic. Protect eyes and skin during installation or maintenance of the fire-fighting systems.

CAUTION

The extinguisher CONTAINS TOXIC CONCENTRATED CHEMICAL AGENTS AND SUB PRODUCTS FOR FIRE FIGHTING. Avoid inhaling fumes or long exposure to them.
THE ACCIDENTAL DRAIN DURING USE OR INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Never let it drop down. Keep it far from extreme heat.

DANGER

The fire-extinguishing cylinder/s has a safety pin. Check that the above mentioned pin has actually been removed. If this is not the case, should fire spread, the cylinder/s would be jammed and would not discharge with consequent possibility of heavy damages to your yacht up to its sinking.

DANGER

The presence of the safety pin inserted prevents the activation of the manual discharge (by means of tie rods).

CAUTION

Carefully read the instruction manual.
Before attempting any installation, removal, activation or maintenance of this device.

CAUTION

During maintenance operations, pay attention not to break the flasks unintentionally, in order to prevent accidental cylinder releases.

CAUTION

Check that at environment temperature the cylinders pressure gauge is set to correct actuation position indicated by the supplier.