Procedure to Release CO2 to Machinery Space

The procedure to release CO₂from fixed installation into machinery space as follows

• CO₂ flooding into machinery space must be done by master’s order and must be done by competent engineer ie; CE or 2/E
• All openings such as ventilator flaps and fire dampers should be shut
• All fuel pumps and quick closing valves of fuel tanks and fuel transfer line must be shut from remote position
• When CO₂ cabinet door is opened alarm will sounded and all engine room fans will be stopped and before releasing make sure that nobody will be in engine room
• Master valve should be opened first after that pull the operating handle of pilot cylinders.
• CO₂ released from pilot cylinders operate the gang release bar so that CO₂ released from total flooding cylinders. 85% of total capacity must be able to be released within 2 minutes.

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