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.
The fixed fire-fighting systems must be checked at least once a month and in any case, before each navigation.
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.
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.
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.
Read the instruction manual carefully before attempting to install, remove, activate or perform maintenance on this device.
During maintenance operations, pay attention not to break the flasks unintentionally, in order to prevent accidental cylinder releases.
Check that at environment temperature the cylinders pressure gauge is set to correct actuation position indicated by the supplier.