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 TM 55-1905-223-10
REMEMBER An actual fire emergency is not the time to train
to perform these procedures!
NOTE
The responsibilities to perform the space preparations listed have
been identified on the LCU-2K station bill for fire and damage
control conditions and crew members should routinely train for
these responsibilities.
(4)
Break glass on FM-200 pull station. Initiate actuating the FM-200 fixed fire fighting
system for the Bow Thruster Room by breaking the glass for access to the pull handle.
Pull Stations are found in the following areas:
NOTE
Actual location may vary slightly between vessels.
(a) Bow Thruster Room Interior Remote FM-200 Pull Station located in the Tunnel
(3-17-0-Q), Starboard side, watertight bulkhead 17.
(b) Bow Thruster Room Exterior Remote FM-200 Pull Station located on the Main Deck
Weather Area (1-0-0-WEA), Port side, watertight bulkhead 28. This exterior water-
tight pull station requires first opening the watertight cover to expose the glass.
(5)
Pull lever on FM-200 pull station. Actuate the FM-200 system by pulling the handle. The
lever requires less than 40 pounds force and 6 inches of pull to operate. Allow no one to
enter the protected space until authorized to do so.
WARNING
In the event the FM-200 System electric horn/strobe or warning
lights (amber strobe) are activated leave the protected space
immediately. FM-200 is being released within 60 seconds, death
or serious injury could occur.
NOTE
Upon actuation of the FM-200 fire extinguishing system, a sixty
(60) second time delay before agent discharge will be experienced.
During this delay, FM-200 system electric horn/strobe will sound,
FM-200 warning bell will sound continuously and the FM-200 warning
light (amber strobe) will be illuminated.
As a fail safe mode, actuation of the FM-200 Fixed Fire Extinguishing system will
result in the automatic shutdown of the following machinery, equipment and powered
ventilation system motors affecting the protected space.
Ventilation System
Machinery
Bow Thruster Diesel Engine
Bow Thruster Room Supply Fan
If FM-200 system fails to operate, proceed to the CO Control Cylinder located in the
tunnel (0-17-0-Q), Frame 20 and follow Local Manual Release Instructions posted at the
CO cylinder location.
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