Fireboy- Xintex, LTD MA2 FE-241 - Manual (Page 15)

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Inspect manual discharge cable annually when inspecting the fire
extinguisher.
1. Do not remove the pull pin on the T-handle when disconnecting the
manual discharge cable from the fire extinguisher manifold.
2. Remove the wire retaining clip securing the cable located at the slot in
the top of the manifold.
3. Carefully push the cable from the backside of the manifold towards the
actuator far enough to allow the flexible center strand to bend.
4. Remove the “S” hook from the black manual actuator lever.
5. Once the “S” hook is free of the lever, pull the cable back and away from
the manifold.
To reconnect the manual discharge cable to the cylinder, refer to “Connecting
Cable to Cylinder” in this manual.
Maintaining the Indicator Lamp Circuit
Should the indicator lamp fail to come ON when the ignition key is ON
1. Check the pressure gauge and actuator to see if the system has
discharged.
2. Check fuse.
3. Using a continuity tester, check the electrical pressure switch on the
system bottle itself:
• Pull the connectors off the spade terminals and place the probes of
the continuity tester directly on the spade connectors
• A closed circuit indicates a functioning pressure switch
4. Check the continuity of the remaining wiring circuit.
5. The indicator lamp is an LED (light emitting diode) and cannot be tested
with a continuity tester. A simple method to test LED’s is to remove the
lamp and touch the Red wire to the + terminal and the black wire to the –
terminal of an ordinary 9 volt battery.
6. Should the continuity of the pressure switch indicate an open circuit, the
system will have to be returned to the factory for either replacement or
repair, depending upon the model involved.
Additional Equipment
Coast Guard Regulation 162.029 requires an indicator lamp be installed at each
helm station from which the vessel may be operated. These additional
escutcheon plates and indicator lamp kits are available factory direct or through
your dealer. Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, see your dealer.
An Automatic Discharge Alarm provides both an audible and visual alarm when
the system discharges. Includes a 2” round instrument with a simple three (3)
wire hookup.