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242 Islander
®
7.2
seCtIon 7 • optIons & aCCessorIes
2. auToMaTic fire exTinGuisher
sYsTeM (opTion)
The 242 Islander may be
equipped with an automatic
fire extinguisher system
located aft of the engine on
the transom. In the event
of a re, the heat sensitive
automatic head will release
the extinguishant as a vapor,
totally flooding the area in
fire-killing concentrations.
The system indicator light is
wired to the battery and is
constantly on to safeguard
your boat.
The indicator light, located on the dash, indicates to
the helmsman when the unit has discharged. Under
normal circumstances, the charge indicator light is
lit. If the unit discharges, the light will go out.
WHEN DISCHARGE OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY
SHUT DOWN ENGINE, POWERED VENTILATION,
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EXTINGUISH ALL
SMOKING MATERIALS. DO NOT IMMEDIATELY
OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT!! THIS
FEEDS OXYGEN TO THE FIRE AND FLASHBACK
COULD OCCUR.
Allow the exinguishant to "soak" the compartment
for at least fteen (15) minutes and for hot metals
or fuels to cool before cautiously inspecting for
cause of damage. Have portable extinguishers at
hand and ready. Do not breathe fumes or vapors
caused by the re.
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM.
3. fire exTinGuisher porT
Boats not equipped with the automatic fire
extinguisher option are equipped with a fire
extinguisher discharge port (See Figure 7.2.2).
In the event of a re, a re extinguisher can be
inserted through the port and discharged into the
engine compartment without having to open the
engine box. Do not open the engine compartment
immediately! This feeds oxygen to the re and
ashback could occur.
IF A FIRE OCCURS, IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN
ALL ENGINES, POWERED VENTILATION,
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EXTINGUISH ALL
SMOKING MATERIALS. DO NOT IMMEDIATELY
OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT!! THIS
FEEDS OXYGEN TO THE FIRE AND FLASHBACK
COULD OCCUR.
4. canvas
autoMatIC FIre
extInguIsher
( FIg. 7.2.1)
DANGER
!
If the cockpit is totally enclosed with canvas covers
and curtains while engine is running or boat is
moving, carbon monoxide will build up and cause
death or permanent injury.
Do not use the rear (aft) curtain or camper top while
engine is running or boat is moving.
FIreport loCatIon (FIg. 7.2.2)
In rainy and/or cold weather, fresh air must circulate
through boat to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
See Section 1.3, Carbon Monoxide, for more
details.
! DANGER