FM-200 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ACTUATION

TM 55-1925-292-14&P

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8. Pull the handle (figure 10 or 11, item 1) to actuate the FM-200 system. The handle is designed to require less

than 40 pounds (18.14 kg) force and 14 in (35.6 cm) of pull to operate. If the FM-200 system fails to actuate,

proceed to the FM-200 cylinder location, AMS 2, frame 22, and follow the emergency discharge instructions

posted at the FM-200 cylinder location and in WP 0006 00. Enter and evacuate AMS 2 using the emergency

escape scuttle.

9. Verify that the emergency generator has come online and start fire and general service pump 1 at the remote

start located in the pilothouse.

10. Wait a minimum of 15 minutes after FM-200 system actuation before initiating reentry procedures. The

water washdown system should be allowed to operate continuously during this time. Allow no one to enter

the protected spaces until reentry procedures are complete and permission is granted to do so.

11. Actuation of the FM-200 fire suppression system will result in the automatic shutdown of the auxiliary engines

and ventilation fan motors affecting the protected spaces. Verify that the following fans, engines, and pumps

are shut down:

a. Fan Motors:

(1)

PORT engine room supply fan

(2)

PORT engine room exhaust fan

(3)

STBD engine room supply fan

(4)

STBD engine room exhaust fan

(5)

AMS 1 supply fan

b. Engines:

(1)

SSDG 1

(2)

SSDG 2

(3)

Pump drive engine

(4)

Bow thruster engine

Pumps:

(1)

Fuel oil transfer pump 1

(2)

Fuel oil transfer pump 2

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