Instruction manual for design, installation, operation, and maintenance.
- (a) The manufacturer must prepare a system instruction manual for design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the system. The manual must be reviewed and accepted by an independent laboratory listed in 46 CFR 162.161-10 and approved by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR 159.005-13.
(b) The manual must include:
- (1) The design information as required in the Design Manual as detailed in UL 2166 (incorporated by reference, see § 162.161-2) for halocarbon systems and UL 2127 (incorporated by reference, see § 162.161-2) for inert gas systems;
- (2) Installation, operation, and maintenance instructions as required in the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instruction Manual detailed in UL 2166 for halocarbon systems and UL 2127 for inert gas systems;
- (3) Identification of the computer program listed or approved by the independent laboratory for designing the system;
- (4) A sample diagram and calculation for a marine system for a large inspected vessel with several spaces to be protected by the same system;
- (5) The approval number issued by the Coast Guard for the system under 46 CFR 159.005-13;
- (6) A parts list with manufacturer's part numbers and a description of each system component;
- (7) An index of chapters; and
- (8) Issue and revision dates for each page.
- (c) The manufacturer of each system must provide at least one copy of the system manual with each system.