CAUTIONIf the fire breaks out underway, perform the distress call “MAY DAY”; if the yacht is in the harbour, advise the Port Authority and evacuate all unnecessary personnel.
The fixed fire-fighting system operates automatically when the temperature in the engine room exceeds 79°C. The discharge is driven by an automatic system consisting of a glass flask filled with liquid and installed on the extinguisher cylinder. When the temperature around the flask reaches the preset level, the liquid expands until the flask breaks and the extinguisher activates. The system can also be activated manually. The tie rod for manual activation is located in the starboard cabinet of the cockpit.
By pulling the tie rod, the system stops the engines, the generators and the electric extractors automatically.
A panel located in the starboard cabinet of the cockpit allows you to monitor the extinguisher discharge.
In case of fire in the engine room, operate as follows:
CAUTIONIf the fire breaks out underway, perform the distress call “MAY DAY”; if the yacht is in the harbour, advise the Port Authority and evacuate all unnecessary personnel.
CAUTIONDo not delay fire fighting because of a rescue call.
CAUTIONTo shut the engines down, do not only push the stop buttons but also the keys.
CAUTIONKeep the fire fighting tie rods efficient; service them and check for their operation at regular intervals (as per rules in force).
CAUTIONBefore setting up for navigation, it is necessary to open the lock and to have the crew access free and the fire-fighting control panel as well.
Also check that the safety pin of the cylinders has been removed.
DANGERThe fire-fighting system, which only covers the engine room, may not be activated in particular fire conditions and for this reason IT IS ALWAYS MANDATORY TO OPERATE THE SAFETY ROD.
WARNINGWhen operating the fire extinguishing system, disconnect the engine room extractors and close the air intakes. Once the fire is extinguished, ventilate the room for a long time before going inside without activating the extractors. Clean out all the powder very carefully, to prevent corrosion.
CAUTIONThe automatic system is calibrated to detect the fire when they reach 79°C, therefore, if a beginning of a fire is found, it is absolutely necessary to actuate manually the system in order to limit damage to a minimum.
Fire-fighting system control tie rod:
This controls the discharge of the extinguisher in the engine room and disables the electrical system of engines, generator and extractors.
WARNINGDo not open the engine room access hatches, until the fire is completely extinguished.
DANGERBefore activating the fire-fighting system, make sure nobody is inside the engine room.
After making sure that the fire is completely extinguished, activate the ventilation system before entering the engine room, and then clean up the deposits of the fire extinguisher discharge.
DANGERThe automatic fire extinguishing system does not block the possible escape of oil, only suitable tie-rods are able to block this.
Always apply the tie rods “FUEL” in the event of a discharge.
DANGERThe chemical agents for extinguishing fires and the residues of a discharge system are toxic. To avoid diseases, injuries or death caused by the breathing of fumes, make sure that nobody stays in the engine room during the system discharge.
WARNINGIt is possible for a fire to reappear following the discharge of a fire-fighting system. If fire spreads again, the passengers on board are in danger. Even the opening of the engine room access hatch can cause through oxygen a new fire spread. If fire spreads out again, to avoid heavy injuries or even death, do not open the hatch or engine room access door until the fire has been completely extinguished.
WARNINGBefore entering in the engine room after a fire, make sure that this has been completely extinguished. Before entering this room ventilate it by opening the hatches.
DANGERThe 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 out, the cylinder/s would be jammed and would not discharge with consequent possibility of heavy damages to your yacht up to its sinking.