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 TM 55-1905-242-14
0026 00
ENGINE ROOM FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
The engine room fire suppression system may be activated from the pilothouse or from the port stowage locker. Procedures
for activating the engine room fire suppression follow. These procedures are for activation of the fire suppression system
only. Additional procedures must be followed to fight an engine room fire. For full firefighting procedures, refer to
Operation from the Pilothouse
WARNING
Although the FM-200 agent used in the fire suppression system is considered non-toxic
to humans in concentrations necessary to extinguish most fires, personnel should not
be unnecessarily exposed to the agent. When FM-200 is exposed to temperatures over
approximately 1300 F (704 C), Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) gas is formed. This HF gas is
toxic to humans. Do not allow FM-200 agent or its byproducts to come in contact with
personnel. Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.
1.
Ensure that no personnel are present in the engine room.
2.
Use the attached hammer (8) to break the glass (9) on the pull box mounted behind the coxswain's seat.
3.
Pull hard on the handle (10) to release the FM-200 agent.
FOR FIRE
PULL HANDLE
BREAK GLASS
Kidde
10
PULL HARD
9
8
400 Main Street - Ashland, MA 01721-2150
Tel. (508) 881-2000
FAX (508) 881-8820
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