MV BLUEFIN QUALITY MANUAL - Australian Maritime College

Australian Maritime College
APPENDIX 2.7
ENGINE ROOM - STARTING INSTRUCTIONS EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP
1. Open all 5 valves: 1 and 2, pump suction & discharge valves, 3: Engine cooling
valve near pressure gauge, 4: Fuel valve on end of tank, 5: Exhaust valve on pipe
through stern. (Check 1 hydrant open on deck.)
2. Check fuel level (2 sight glasses on tank), engine oil and water level (visual).
3. Turn key to heat until blue light goes out, then start engine.
4. Check hydrant (and pressure gauge) to see water is pumping.
5. To stop, turn key to off and close all valves.
NOTE: Engine cooling valve must be closed when engine is stopped.
Append 2.7 - Fire Pump.docx 1
Revised: November 2010