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1. Check Fuse y Ground is OK Check Battery lt gt Change or Replace Battery d y y Faulty Control Check Repair Panel Connections Replace Fuse Page 18 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Fault is Lit Check that Spare is shorted Check that the sensor cable is connected and that the end of line resistor 43 KQ is correctly installed Check all connections note A build up of dirt and corrosion may cause the system to malfunction Fault is Lit Spare on the Control Panel is Shorted Short Terminals er Pyrogen Canister and Sensor Cable are Correctly Connected te End of Line Resistor is OK a ES All Wires are Free of Corrosion and Moisture Clean all Terminals and Re install lt je gt lt gt lt gt y Faulty Control Panel Replace Senor Cable Check Repair Connections Page 19 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Fire is Lit The sensor cable port is shorted Disconnect the sensor cable connection in the connection box by the engine room and press the Reset Sounder for 3 seconds If the fire indication does not disappear the cable between the control panel and the connection box is damaged When a faulty wire is found2. Pyrogen Mag 4 95 x 350 304210 Installation Manual AS 528360 Installation Diagram A3 528367 Cable Socket 6 3 mm 516100 Distribution Box 70x 70x 37 706450 SS Screws UHT 4 x 20 401443 Sounder 501853 Fire Proof Cable 101142 Page 23 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Pictures of different Pyrogen MAG Canisters 7 MAG 3 Pyrogen Canister Control Panel after installation Sounder at top corner and ignition switch in lower right corner Page 24 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 7 Pyrogen Safety Data Limitations The Pyrogen extinguishant being a hot aerosol has a tendency to rise upward on its release due to buoyancy forces As such the aspect of spatial distribution needs to be addressed Height Limitation MAG 2 1 25m MAG 3 2 50m MAG 4 3 00m MAG 5 3 00m Due to potential hazard of high temperatures below minimum distances should always be observed during installation Safe Distance 400mm 1000mm 1300mm 700mm Visibility Pyrogen is intended to be used in normally unoccupied areas principally due to the high obscuration caused by the aerosol during and after discharge Oxygen Levels Pyrogen chemically attacks the fire breaking the flame chain reaction It does not extinguish fires by oxygen depletion After discharge oxygen levels will rema
3. 2 Fault Fire Relay which may be used for auxiliary alarm or to control engine room ventilation Sounder Sounder and beacons are connected here Settings Programming J1 If J1 is fitted the system can only be activated manually If J1 is not fitted Factory default the system may discharge both automatically sensor cable and manually buttons on control panel front If J2 is fitted Factory default the relay Fault Fire will operate on both fault and fire alarm If J2 is not fitted the relay Fault Fire will only activate on Fire alarms If SW is active the Fault Fire terminal is Normally Closed and the circuit will break during a Fire Fault for use with engine room ventilation fuel pump engine shut down etc If SW1 is inactive Factory default the Fault Fire terminal is Normally Open and the circuit will close on Fire Fault Wires Wires from the control panel and to the sensor cable and MAG canister must be shielded and be of shortest possible length Wires must have a cross sectional area of at least 0 6mm and the maximum acceptable length must not exceed 20m Page 15 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Auxiliaries Sounders and optical lights beacons must be placed so that they can be observed from the typical control points It may be necessary to purchase and install extra sounders or lights beacons to ensure that they can be observed from any point on the boat Beacon lights
4. Templates Control Panel Pyrogen Canister Mounting Observe Safety Information in Section 7 page 25 Page 3 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 1 User Instructions Fire When a fire in the engine room is discovered 10 Alarm Check that the engine room has been evacuated Close the engine room and shut down ventilation Shut off the engine Press both discharge buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds Must be done immediately after engine shut off Disconnect all power supplies electric gas fuel Perform a role call Check that everybody is present and unhurt Think safety life jackets anchoring flares alert coast guard etc After 5 minutes verify that the fire is extinguished Only open the hatches slightly caution must be used not to become exposed to the fire or its bi products Only restart engine once the cause of the fire has been repaired mended When an alarm appears on the control panel i 2 3 Fault Check if it is a fire or a fault alarm If it is a fire see above Fire If it is a fault see below Fault When a fault occurs Disconnect all power to the control panel Disconnect the Pyrogen canister Find the fault and repair it Reconnect the power supply Reconnect the Pyrogen canister Verify that the fault alarm does not reappear Page 4 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Alarms Fire Flashing light and pulse sound and beacon Discharge Continuous ligh
5. conductive over a period of time Dangerous Goods Classification Pyrogen is a Class 4 1 article in accordance with the United Nations Dangerous Goods Classification Code CoSHH Statement A by product of Pyrogen aerosol generating combustion reaction are fine potassium carbonate particles small enough to be respirated by persons not wearing RPE There are no known toxicological long term effects of these soluble micron sized particles and physiological effects of deep lung penetration are usually a concern for insoluble sub micron particles as they can interfere with pulmonary functions However there are clear European guidelines controlling the exposure of persons to fine particles irrespective of their nature Further information is available in BS EN 481 1993 and BS EN 451 1992 and in CoSHH supportive documents EH40 98 and EH44 and MDHS 14 2 Noise The sound output and frequency at the time of activation and during discharge is similar to the produced by other extinguishing agents Consequently no specific precautions need to be taken Page 27 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 8 Technical Specification Power supply Voltage Stand by current Normal current Alarm current max Discharge current max Fuse Ignition From boat ignition 8 15V D C Sensor cable Voltage Normal current max Alarm current max Sensor cable end resistor Discharge signal Voltage 8 15V D C as battery Current 1
6. is switched off the system can not be activated manually The detector port is still active If the detector port is shorted the sensor cable shorts at 105 C the control panel will perform an auto start and activate the fire extinguisher after approx 15 seconds If the batteries are completely disconnected the control panel will not be able to perform the activation The sole purpose of having the control panel on standby is to save energy Page 8 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 3 Service General Fire Mermaid X1 is a maintenance free system as it is self monitoring The condition of wire connections plugs and auxiliary equipment should be inspected visually on a regular basis in order to prevent damage and faults from occurring The Regular Visual Inspection e All wires are secured No wires have poor insulation All connections are clean and sealed No moisture is present in connections and there is no corrosion The Pyrogen canister is less than 10 years old The Pyrogen canister is free from dents markings or any damage 10 Year Service e Replace the Pyrogen canister For proper disposal of undischarged Pyrogen canisters contact Pyroshield Ltd Unit 11 Westbrook Trading Estate Trafford Park Manchester UK M17 1AY Tel 44 0 161 877 0077 Fax 44 0 161 877 0078 e mail pyroshield btinternet com After Discharge The Pyrogen canister must be replaced after discharge If the fire extinguisher was ac
7. it must be replaced It is not recommended to mend or repair a faulty wire the whole wire should be replaced Fire is Lit There is a Fire in the Engine Space Push Both Buttons on the Control Panel for 5 Seconds Turn off Engine Sensor Cable is Shorted Disconnect Port 4 and 5 Sensor Fault Disapear lt a gt lt gt Replace Sensor Faulty Control Cable Repair all Panel Sensor Cable Connections Page 20 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 External Alarms General When extra equipment is installed to the system it should be verified that the rating does not exceed the specification of the control panel If problems occur always check that the equipment is functioning correctly before fault finding on the control panel system Connected to Sounder or Light Beacon Check that the terminals on the sounder or light beacon are connected properly and that they are clean Check that wires are not shorted Connected to the Fault Fire terminals Check the position of SW1 if SW1 is active the relay will open upon alarm when connected to the ventilation etc If SW1 is inactive the relay will close upon alarm alarm horns etc Check the position of J2 if the jumper is fitted the relay will only operate on a fire alarm e g ventilation a fault alarm will not have
8. A Maximum number of activators MAG units 2 Discharge monitoring Voltage Current Sounder connection Voltage 8 15V D C as battery Current max 200mA Spare Voltage Current max Fault Fire non potential relay Voltage max Current max Sensor cable end of line resistor Resistance Rating Page 28 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Dimensions Front H x W xD 90 x 120 x 5mm Cut out 70 x 100mm Depth in cut out 40mm Weight 250g Limited life components Pyrogen 10 years Power supply Voltage 8 24V D C Standby current 8 15V D C 0 28mA Standby current 24V D C 2 1mA Normal current 50mA Alarm current max 230mA Discharge current max 1A The manufacturer reserves the right to amend specifications and details within this document without prior notice Page 29 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 9 Fire Procedure In the event of a fire follow these directions Check that the engine room has been evacuated Close the engine room and shut down ventilation Turn off the engine Press both discharge buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds Must be done immediately after engine shut off Disconnect all power supplies electric gas fuel Check that everybody is present and unhurt Think safety life jackets anchoring flares alert coast guard etc After 5 minutes verify that the fire is extinguished only open the hatches slightly Caution must be used not to become expos
9. Fire Mermaid X1 This manual contains essential system and safety information and should be stored in a safe place accessible to all boat users Installation and User manual for FIRE MERMAID X1 Fire Extinguishing System READY FAULT FIRE IN THE EVENT OF FIRE Page 1 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Contents Fire Extinguishing Fault Light Functions Description 2 Main system components General Pyrogen Canister Contents Fire Extinguishing The Control Panel 3 Service General The Regular Visual Inspection 10 Year Service After Discharge Recommended Procedure for Replacement Disposal 4 Installation General Installation Procedure Order of Connection Control Panel Mounting Pyrogen Canister Mounting The Control Panel General Connections Settings Programming Auxiliaries Sensor Cable The Pyrogen Canister Page 2 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 5 Trouble shooting No Light in the Control Panel Fault is Lit Fire is Lit External Alarms General 6 Accessories and Spare Parts Included in the Kit Accessories Spare Parts 7 Pyrogen Safety Data Limitations Height Limitation Safe Distance Visibility Oxygen Levels Toxicity Post Fire Exposure Thermal Hazard Hot Work Re entry Clean up Dangerous Goods Classification CoSHH Statement 8 Technical Specification 9 Fire Procedure 10 Commissioning Check List 11 Service Log 12 Declaration of Conformity 13 Installation
10. Pyrogen canister may be activated by exposure to flames and Heat Avoid exposing the Pyrogen canister to elevated temperatures or direct sunlight Page 11 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Installation Procedure The material below must be available for installation Material 1 Sufficient wire with an area of 1mm It is recommended to use fire resistant wire IEC 331 Available outlet on the fuse box minimum 2Amp a suitable inline fuse may be used No 2 plain screwdriver and Pozi 1 2 screwdriver T20 Torx screwdriver Drill with 3mm and 10mm drill bit Electric jigsaw Order of Connection Turn off the engine and disconnect the battery ve terminal Make the cut out for the control panel see page 13 Install the Pyrogen canister and sensor cable see pages 16 17 Install the connection box in the vicinity of the engine room Connect the sensor cable to the connection box see page 16 Place check SW1 J1 and J2 in the desired position see page 15 Install wires from the connector box to the control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 TA 8 Connect horn and optional beacon Connect other auxiliary equipment ventilation Connect the wires in the connection box see page 15 Connect the wires at the control panel Connect wires from the ignition switch to the control panel Connect the control panel to the fuse box or inline fuse see page 15 Reconnect the battery Verify that all connections are correctl
11. and sounders must be easily observable Sensor Cable The sensor cable is supplied complete with an end of line resistor and only needs to be connected at one end to work properly The cable is placed in the top of the engine room in a way so that a fire will melt the cable The cable may be secured with cable ties clips or similar The cable must be placed freely so that flames can reach the cable from all sides When locating the sensor cable caution should be observed so as not to place it directly over hot exhaust manifolds as the sensor cable will activate at 105 C Do not shorten the sensor cable When installing the sensor cable it is important not to damage it Cable ties should not be tightened so hard that the wires inside the cable may be squeezed together If a pre made sensor cable is not used the end of line resistor must be soldered on prior to installation Bare 1cm of the cable and solder the resistor to the bared wire Apply insulation tape is to each bared wire After it has been measured that the resistor is soldered correctly and the wires are not shorted the protective cap is fitted and heat shrinked on with a hot air gun care must be taken not to damage the sensor cable during this operation Page 16 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 The Pyrogen Canister The bracket for the Pyrogen canister must be mounted so that the Pyrogen canister is placed in an effective position It is important that the outlet of t
12. any effect on the relay when J2 is fitted If J2 is not fitted a fault will also cause the relay to operate Page 21 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 6 Accessories and Spare Parts Kits Engine Room m 1 0 528301 Designation Item No Fire Mermaid 1m MAG Fire Mermaid 2m MAG Fire Mermaid 4m MAG Fire Mermaid 5m MAG Fire Mermaid 7m MAG Fire Mermaid 10m MAG Fire Mermaid 20m MAG Fire Mermaid 30m MAG 2 0 528302 4 0 528304 5 0 528305 0 528307 10 528310 20 528310 304210 30 528310 2 x 304210 Included in the Kit The kit include control panel sensor cable connection boxes sounder plugs screws etc as well as the MAG unit s for the specified installation Accessories Designation Dim mm Item No Sensor Cable c w End of Line Resistor 4 meler 528012 Sensor Cable per meter 101150 End of Line Resistor 515166 Sensor cable Resistor Cap Sign Engine Room Warning Sign For Windscreen 149 x 74 528331 505305 105 x 149 528330 5W Red Beacon 75x95 407022 Sounder 90 x 35 406030 Page 22 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Spare Parts Designation Max Room Volume m Dim mm Item No Pyrogen Mag 2 1 5 x95 304201 Pyrogen Mag 3 2 75 x 145 304202 Pyrogen Mag 5 95 x 190 304205
13. ed to the fire or its bi products Only restart engine when the cause for the fire has been repaired mended Page 30 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 10 Commissioning Check List 1 The control panel is in an accessible place Power is properly connected Sensor cable is properly installed 2 3 4 Discharge cable is properly installed 5 Warning signs are installed Disconnect the discharge cable Connect the power to the control panel and turn the ignition on The control panel lights up after approx 11 2 minutes Fault is lit on in the control panel Sensor cable is shorted After approx 5 seconds the fire alarm starts The alarm is reset push Reset Sounder The sensor cable is disconnected After 1 second fault appears The control panel is activated manually After approx 1 2 seconds Alarm starts The Fire extinguisher is reconnected after the test Distributor tel Installation Company tel Installation date The system is correctly installed and found free of faults Place Date Signature Page 31 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 11 Service Log Any changes modifications and repairs to the system or its components are to be noted on these pages Any records must contain date name and signature Date of purchase Date of installation Name and address of supplier J1is G Fitted G Not fitted J2 is G Fitted G Not fitted SW1 is G Active G Inactive Pa
14. er indications are lit a fault has occurred on the system see the next page Page 5 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Functions Description Fire When the sensor cable is shorted this happens at 105 C the control panel will indicate Fire see previous page If the two discharge buttons Discharge on the front of the control panel are activated simultaneously a fire will also be indicated After 5 seconds of warning the fire extinguisher is activated The relay Fault Fire port 10 11 will operate whether or not jumper J2 is installed see page 15 During a fire indication the light and sounder are pulsating flashing When the fire extinguisher is activated the beacon and sound will shift to continuous When the fire extinguisher is activated a Fault indication will appear see below If the sounder is reset manually by pushing the button Reset Sound the sounder and beacon will be turned off Fault When a fault occurs on the system the control panel will indicate Fault see previous page The relay Fault Fire port 10 11 will change if jumper J2 is installed If jumper J2 is not installed the relay will not operate if the relay is used to control ventilation in the engine room it is not desirable to have the ventilation stopped due to a fault and it should only be stopped in the event of a fire After Discharge When the system has discharged it will not function until it has been re ins
15. ge 32 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 12 Declaration of Conformity This appliance confirm to the following standards Emission EN 50081 1 1992 Immunity EN 50082 1 1997 Documentation is available at the company s address Appliance Category Alarm unit Type Control panel Type No Fire Mermaid X1 Description Automatic fire detection and extinguishing Manufacture Fire Eater A S Page 33 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 13 Installation Templates Control Panel O O amp N E 4 D f G O Cc Ke gt oO D an L Outer Circumference of Control Panel QO Page 34 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Pyrogen Canister Mounting Page 35 of 35
16. he Pyrogen canister is not pointing directly at a wall escape route or in a direction where an unintended discharge may expose danger to man or material see page 24 for distances that must be observed If the Pyrogen canister is of the mono nozzle type only one protective cover it should be placed so that it will discharge the Pyrogen over the engine room the rear side of the canister should be placed toward the engine room wall If it is the Bi directional type the Pyrogen canister should be placed in the middle of the room CONOR KRRRBESSD QI CD Heavy duty Spacer Directional nozzle aluminium cover Aerosol generating chemical Electrical activaton device Cover If more than one Pyrogen canister is to be connected to one control panel they must be connected in parallel See page 24 for necessary precessions when installing the canister Page 17 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 5 Trouble shooting No Light in the Control Panel Check that power to the control panel is connected correctly Check that the ignition is on and has been on continuously for at least 2 minutes Check that there is 12V D C at the control panel Check the fuse No light in the Control Panel Ignition has been on for at least two minutes Leave ignition on for at least two minutes Power is Probably Connected 12V D C at Control Panel
17. in at or about normal Page 25 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Toxicity Inadvertent exposure to Pyrogen aerosol should always be avoided Toxicological information refers to an inadvertent exposure to the aerosol in the event of accidental discharge in a non fire situation The main ingredients of Pyrogen aerosol are solid potassium carbonates nitrogen gas carbon dioxide gas and water vapour At normal extinguishing concentrations these products present little health hazard to personnel However small amounts of potentially hazardous by products of the aerosol generating combustion reaction such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides will be produced Their toxicological characteristics depend upon the actual concentrations achieved and duration of exposure Exposure to Pyrogen in a standard system for up to 5 minutes is considered to represent a minor risk to personnel and may cause moderate local irritation of the upper respiratory tract and to the eyes Post Fire Exposure One of the key advantages of Pyrogen over Halon and some of the replacement agents available is that Pyrogen does not produce toxic nor highly corrosive halogen acids when exposed to fire or hot surfaces Safety requirements dictate however that unnecessary exposure to post fire atmospheres should be avoided Caution Venting of the post fire atmosphere should be to an open air area when possible to prevent the inadvertent exposure of personnel to any c
18. n the bulkhead high up in the engine space pointing towards the engine This way the Pyrogen will be distributed evenly over the engine which is the potential fire hazard Page 13 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 FIRE MERMAID X1 The Control Panel e EJ 123 45 67 8 9 10111213 BurysinBunxy Q D a 3 SN4MNEH y rpunos General The terminals are screw terminals Wires must have bared and soldered ends before being inserted into the desired terminal the screw is then tightened to secure the wire It is recommended that only one wire is connected in each terminal J is a jumper A jumper is a plastic cover with metal poles on the inside see page 15 It will short the terminals which it is placed in When the jumper is removed the terminal is no longer shorted SW1 is a switch which may be placed in to positions by turning it with a screwdriver see page 15 Page 14 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Connections Battery To the battery ve terminal remember fuse Battery To the battery ve terminal Ignition To the main or ignition switch note it must be supplied from the battery ve terminal Sensor Connection for the sensor cable and sensor is shorted during fire Extinguish Power to activate the fire extinguisher monitoring current when the control panel is on Spare Must be shorted An open circuit will result in a Fault indication 1
19. ombustion products of the fire and aerosol generating reaction Thermal Hazard There is a potential hazard of high temperatures 250 C of Pyrogen aerosol at the end plate nozzle Outside the safe distance the temperature does not exceed 75 C Those distances should be observed during installation Immediately after discharge the generators can be hot therefore protective gloves should be worn before handling generators up to 15 minutes after discharge Hot Work As naked flame or prolonged exposure to temperatures above 400 C 105 C for the sensor cable may cause activation of the generators hot work must not be carried out within the vicinity of any generators If so they shall be removed prior to any hot work being carried out Page 26 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Re entry Following the use of Pyrogen personnel should not enter the protected area until is has been thoroughly ventilated Exposure to the fire by products and extinguishant mixture should be avoided Wearing a respirator or other available means of protection may be required should it be necessary to enter the area before it is fully ventilated Clean up Following a system discharge the aerosol particles that have settled should be vacuumed blown brushed or if appropriate washed away Protective gloves and goggles should be worn A respirator or mask may be required Large amounts of residue that is allowed to absorb moisture become electrically
20. on The typical design factor when dimensions of room MAG are kept to within the limits stated in this manual is 100g m Page 7 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 The Control Panel READY FAULT FIRE IN THE EVENT OF FIRE Press both buttons simultaneously for min 5 sec to activate fire extinguisher RESET SOUNDER eal The Fire Mermaid X1 is a compact control panel which can be fitted to any boat The Fire Mermaid X1 is easily installed and offers a high class finish to the boats instrumentation The panel is water proof when installed due to the high end membrane switches used in the all sealed front panel Monitoring The detector loop is continuously monitored when the control panel is on If the cable or detector is disconnected a Fault indication will appear When the control panel is turned off the detector loop remains active A fire will cause the control panel to come on and discharge the fire extinguisher as long as the battery is connected The discharge loop is monitored if the connection to the fire extinguisher is disconnected a Fault will also be indicated Start When the ignition is switched to On the control panel will perform a start up procedure When the ignition has been on for approx 17 minutes the control light Ready will be lit green on the control panel it is not possible to discharge the fire extinguisher during the start up procedure When the boat ignition
21. t and continuous sound and beacon Fault Continuous light and pulse sound and beacon Fire light flashes horn is pulsating beacon flashes Fire Alarm When either discharge buttons have been activated or the sensor cable has melted burned only when the control panel is in automatic see J1 page 15 the fire extinguisher will discharge after approx 5 seconds warning In the event of an automatic alarm it should be verified immediately to check if it is a fire or what has caused the alarm The sounder and beacon can be turned off by pressing the button Reset Sound the alarm will still be active and discharge the fire extinguisher approx 5 seconds after the alarm started Fire flashes fault and horn is continuous beacon is continuous Fire Extinguishing When the fire extinguisher has been discharged the horn and beacon can be turned off by pressing the Reset Sound button Fire and Fault indicators will still be on at the control panel until the sensor cable and the fire extinguishers are replaced If the fire extinguishing was activated by the sensor cable the Fire light on the control panel will remain lit until the sensor cable has been replaced disconnected If the sensor cable is disconnected the Fault light will be indicated on the control panel until the sensor cable is replaced reconnected Fault lights horn pulses beacon flashes Fault Light If Fault is lit and no oth
22. talled The Pyrogen unit must be replaced See section 3 page 9 Service and After Discharge Page 6 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 2 Main system components General Fire Mermaid X1 is designed to control fire extinguishing systems in boats The extinguishing system is Pyrogen Pyrogen canisters are activated directly by an electrical impulse Pyrogen Canister Heavy duty gt adi aluminium cover Aerosol generating chemical Electrical activaton device Contents The aerosol generating chemical is a thermoplastic mixture consisting of an oxidiser a combustible binder and additives The oxidiser is solid potassium nitrate KNO3 the binder is solid plasticised nitro cellulose CnHmNpOq and other ingredients for stabilisation Combustion products of the aerosol generating chemical half consist of potassium carbonate KHCO3 K2CO3 carbon dioxide CO2 nitrogen N2 and water H20 and represent the actual extinguishing agent completely environmental friendly Fire Extinguishing Pyrogen is mainly potassium carbonate formed in the gas phase It condenses to a liquid and then a solid form producing a large number of micron sized particles Being so small the particles produce a large surface area increasing the efficiency The micron sized aerosol particles exhibit a gas like 3 dimensional quality that allow the agent to rapidly distribute throughout the enclosure and reach the most concealed and shielded locati
23. tivated by the sensor wire then that too must also be replaced see the section Pyrogen canister and Sensor cable in the chapter Installation Page 9 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Recommended Procedure for Replacement Disconnect both power supplies to the control panel Disconnect the Pyrogen actuator canister Remove the Pyrogen canister from its brackets Remove the old and install a new sensor cable Install a new Pyrogen canister replace brackets if necessary Connect the wire plug to the Pyrogen canister Connect power to the control panel Turn the ignition on 1 2 3 4 5 6 fa 8 9 Disposal Verify that there are no fault indications on the panel Following activation the Pyrogen canister contains no harmful matter and may be disposed of by using conventional household refuse facilities Alternatively some distributors may offer a financial incentive to return the old unit to them Page 10 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 4 Installation ear view of control panel Main power Ignition Wiring diagram of the FIRE MERMAID X1 system two Pyrogen canisters are shown General Before any work is started the motor must be stopped and the battery ve terminal must be disconnected Do not connect the battery terminal before the installation is completed Prepare the installation very carefully have all the right tools and materials ready before the installation is started Warning The
24. y made check the light on the control panel with ignition on Check that no fire is indicated on the control panel Connect the Pyrogen canister Page 12 of 35 Fire Mermaid X1 Control Panel Mounting Cut out the template in the back of this manual by cutting along the grey line 100mm x 130mm Place the template on the dashboard in the cockpit in the desired position it must be a place which is easily accessible to which the access will not be limited in the event of a fire in the engine room The template should be placed so that the diagonal lines where the holes are to be drilled are placed downwards Double sided sticky tape may be use to secure the template during installation The control panel must be easily accessible in the event of an engine fire Mark with a sharp pointer the 6 corners in the cut out Mark the centre of the 10mm hole and the 4 screw holes Drill a 10mm hole in the bottom left corner Use a jigsaw to make the cut out in the dashboard The cut out must follow the full black lines on the template To make sharp corners it may be necessary to cut from both sides Use the correct jigsaw blade according to the dashboard material File off any rough edges using a suitable file Unwrap the control panel and verify that it will fit the cut out without interfering with the dashboard Verify that the screw marks line up as well Pyrogen Canister Mounting An Ideal mounting would be right o
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