2013 MasterCraft Owners Manual • Safety Knowledge • Page 1-7
Fire Suppression and Extinguishing (ProStar 190,
ProStar 197, and ProStar 214 direct drive )
These models are specified for two (2) fire extinguishers, both to be held in the
void beneath the observer’s seat. One unit is a hand-held 2.5 lb. monoammonium phos-
phate expellant (dry chemical) unit, which shall be rated Class A (trash, wood and paper),
Class B (UL Approved) and Class C (energized electrical equipment). These units should
be used in fighting all on-board fires other than engine compartment fires.
Hand-held units should be replaced or recharged as soon as possible after use, or after
12 years from date of manufacture. Any chemical discharge should be cleaned from all
surfaces as soon as possible and prior to running the boat again, unless operation is
necessary to return to shore.
The other specified unit is a hand-held fire suppression unit (HFL-277) system.
The dierence is that in domestic V-drive models the unit is not mounted in the engine
compartment, and it must be manually operated (red bottle shown below).
In the event of any evidence of a fire within the engine compartment, DO NOT
OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (BOX).
Opening an engine compartment when there
is indication of a fire inside can cause the
fire to flare up and/or spread, which may
result in extensive damage or even sinking
of the boat and/or serious injury or death to
people on board.
Shut down the engine and blowers. Continuously discharge the entire contents of
the fire suppression unit through the fire port immediately.
Fire Port
On these models, the engine compartment is
equipped with a fire port on the side of the engine box.
In the event of a fire, insert the nozzle of the fire extin-
guisher through the fire port, pull the safety pin and
press the handle to release the clean-agent, gaseous
chemicals inside the engine box.
The boat owner/operator should have the fire
extinguisher canister replaced as soon as possible.
The boat should never be operated following a
fire until after a determination has been made whether
operation may result in another fire. If any danger of an
additional fire exists, the boat should be towed to shore
or dock rather than running the engine(s).
Following the activation of the automatic
fire suppression system or a hand-held fire
extinguisher, a careful determination should
be made as to whether the boat can safely
be operated. If there is any doubt or con-
cern whatsoever, the boat should be towed
to shore and/or dock for service by an authorized MasterCraft dealer prior to
operating again. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or
serious injury/illness.
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