Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems
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Engine Room Ventilation System
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The bilge blowers
remove explosive fumes
from the engine room.
•
Fresh air is drawn into
the engine room through
the deck vents.
•
The bilge blower switch
is located on the switch
panel at the helm.
To make sure the engine
room is properly ventilated:
•
Always run the bilge
blowers for at least four
minutes before starting
the engines or the gener-
ator (if equipped).
•
Continue to run
the blowers until your
yacht has reached cruis-
ing speed.
•
Always run the
blowers when operating
the yacht below cruis-
ing speed.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
•
Use of the blower system is NOT A GUARANTEE that explosive fumes have been removed.
•
If you smell fuel, DO NOT start the engines or generator and DO NOT turn On any
electrical devices.
•
If you smell fuel and the engines and/or generator are already running, SHUT Off the
engines and/or generator and TURN Off all electrical devices. Investigate immediately.
•
DO NOT obstruct or modify the ventilation system.
WARNI N G!
!
BILGE BLOWER SYSTEM ROUTING (TYPICAL)
VENTILATION
HOSES
BLOWER
MOTORS
EXHAUST VENT
EXHAUST
VENT
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