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Pre-operation checks

255XE / 255XD A FIRE-PORT™ is mounted below the engine
hood. Use this port to spray the contents of a
fire extinguisher into the engine compartment
if a fire breaks out in the engine area.
WARNING! If there is a fire in the engine
compartment, opening the hatch will add
more oxygen to the fire, increasing the risk
of a larger fire or an explosion.
If you see smoke or otherwise suspect a fire,
you can look through the transparent flaps of
the FIRE-PORT™ to look for signs of flames.
If there is a fire, push the nozzle of the fire ex-
Operating the fire extinguisher tinguisher through the FIRE-PORT™ and fol-
A chemical-type fire extinguisher may not low the manufacturer’s instructions to empty
help when sprayed into the engine compart- the contents of the fire extinguisher into the
ment through the FIRE-PORT™ because that engine compartment.
type needs to be aimed directly at the base of A “clean agent” type fire extinguisher is rec-
the flames to be effective. See below for ommended; a chemical-type fire extinguisher
FIRE-PORT™ information. may not be adequate in this application.

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