Quicksilver 605 Pilothouse, Owner'S Manual

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Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operation
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The boat owner/operator shall:
1. Have the fire fighting equipment checked at the intervals indicated on the equipment.
2. Replace portable fire extinguisher, if expired or discharged, by devices of identical fire fighting
capacity.
3. Have fixed systems refilled or replaced when expired or discharged.
4. Ensure that the fire fighting equipment is readily accessible when the boat is occupied.
5. Inform the members of the crew about the location and operation of the fire fighting
equipment, the locations of discharge openings in to the engine space, and the locations of
escape routes and exits.
6. Keep the bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapors or fuel leaks frequently.
Never obstruct passageways to exits or hatches, safety
controls (fuel valves, LPG valves, electrical switches, etc.),
portable fire extinguishers stowed in lockers, or modify any
of the craft’s system (especially fuel, LPG, or electrical) or
allow unqualified personnel to modify any of the craft’s
system.
The fire extinguisher is located inside the cabin by the entry door on the helm seat base, while the fire
port is located on the vertical wall of the cockpit aft bench seat .
Fire extinguisher
Fire port
Fire Extinguisher
6. Carbon Monoxide Monitor
Quicksilver® boats are equipped with carbon monoxide (CO) monitors in the cabin and enclosed
berths or staterooms. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, and extremely toxic gas
produced by engines, heaters, stoves or generators. When inhaled it combines with hemoglobin in
the blood, preventing absorption of oxygen and is unlikely to be noticed until the person is overcome.
Prolonged exposure to low concentration or very short exposure to high concentrations can result in
asphyxiation and death.