Quicksilver 855WE, Owner'S Manual

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Quicksilver 855WE — System & Component Overview and Operation
Accumulation of Carbon Monoxide Examples
Wind blowing exhaust towards boat occupants Operating at slow speed or dead in the water
Operating with “bow high” attitude Good air flow — open all hatches, portlights or
canvas openings to let fresh air circulate
victim breath fresh air deeply. If breathing stops, resuscitate. A victim often revives, then relapses
because organs are damaged by lack of oxygen.
Carbon Monoxide Accumulation & Prevention
Carbon Monoxide can accumulate in dangerous concentrations anywhere in or around your boat
including on back decks, swim platforms, or in water around generator exhausts. CO can remain in
or around your boat at dangerous levels even if your engine is no longer running. To minimize the risk
of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, consider the following:
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Make sure that at all times, there is good ventilation throughout the boat. Open all hatches,
portlights, or canvas openings to let fresh air circulate.
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Never operate the boat with the canvas enclosure unless there is ventilation throughout the
boat (i.e. forward and aft canvas panels are removed to allow air flow through the boat).
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Never operate the boat with only the cabin entry door opened.
In the event that the Carbon Monoxide alarm activates:
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Do not ignore the alarm.
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Evacuate enclosed areas immediately.
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Shut OFF any fuel burning equipment or appliances
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Open hatches, doors, portlights and canvas openings to improve ventilation.
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Head the boat into the wind.
Carbon Monoxide Monitor
The CO monitor is an electronic instrument that detects carbon monoxide. The detector is very
sensitive and will notify you before dangerous amounts of CO can accumulate which will allow you to
take measures to dissipate the gas from the affected areas. When there is a buildup of CO in the
cabin, the monitor will alert the occupants by flashing a DANGER light and sounding an alarm. The CO
monitor is powered through a breaker on the battery panel in the cockpit.
It is important that you read and understand the CO monitor information and operating instructions.
It is extremely important that you become familiar with the CO monitor and its functions.