Automatic Engine Shutdown System - ES Series

Compressed gas suppressants, such as FE-241® and HRC-227ea, will not stall a diesel engine.
If fire breaks out aboard a diesel-powered vessel, the engine must be shut down immediately.
A running diesel will continue to pump fuel into the engine compartment.
A running diesel also consumes large quantities of air, and can actually suck the extinguishing agent right out of the engine compartment — allowing for possible re-ignition.
Any running engine compartment blowers exacerbate the problem.

Fireboy's ES Series has models available for shutting down up to eight (8) circuits with a operating currents up to 10 amps.
All models work on either 12V DC (standard) or 24V DC models.

The ES model comes with a choice of either a round or square helm station display.

• Fireboy® engine shutdown systems respond automatically when a Fireboy system discharges
• Shutdown capability for up to eight engines, gensets, blowers, dampers, louvers, and other types of related engine room equipment
• Solid state circuitry for greater reliability
• The 5000 and 8000 series are available with a 15-second time delay for GM diesels
• Each engine shutdown display unit comes with a helm station display with charged/discharged lights, a black box processor & connections module, an integrated alarm horn; panel display includes an override switch for restart or control of auto-shutdown; additional units and wire harnesses are available for a second station

What is the engine shutdown override system on a Fireboy?

The Fireboy engine shutdown/override system relays switch status when activated, and the fireboy extinguisher pressure switch circuit is closed. Please be aware that engine shutdown models can be equipped with a delay feature for some diesel engines with fuel solenoids that can be damaged from continuous voltage.

What is engine shutdown?

Engine shutdown can be particularly beneficial in reducing the impact of fires that are made worse by hydraulic fluids or fuel. If a fire starts due to a broken hydraulic line or a malfunctioning fuel line part, a running engine will only worsen the situation by supplying more fluid or fuel to the fire.