Quicksilver 455CAB — System & Component Overview and Operaon
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3. Fire Prevenon
Fire is a serious boang hazard. Boats will burn quickly. Do not remain onboard and ght a re for
more than a few moments. If the re is out of control and cannot be put out with the re suppression
equipment onboard, abandon ship immediately.
The boat, when in service shall be equipped with the following portable re exnguishers:
1. Fire Rang 13A 89B C
The boat owner/operator shall:
1. Have the re ghng equipment checked at the intervals indicated on the equipment.
2. Replace portable re exnguisher, if expired or discharged, by devices of idencal re ghng
capacity.
3. Have xed systems relled or replaced when expired or discharged.
4. Ensure that the re ghng equipment is readily accessible when the boat is occupied.
5. Inform the members of the crew about the locaon and operaon of the re ghng
equipment, the locaons of discharge openings in to the engine space, and the locaons of
escape routes and exits.
6. Keep the bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapors or fuel leaks frequently.
Check the funcon of all bilge pumps at regular intervals.
Clear pump inlet from debris.
The bilge pumping system is not designed for damage
control.
1. Remove the motor module to see if the impeller rotates with the power on.
2. Remove any debris that may have accumulated in the nozzle secon or strainer base.
3. Check hose and connecon on hull side for debris and proper connecons.
If water ever enters the forward part of the bilge, simply remove the drain plug in the PVC pipe located in
the forward bulkhead, accessed via the center cockpit oor hatch. Once all of the water has drained, re-
install the drain plug.
Drain plug
Forward Drain Plug
Do not operate vessel unless the forward drain plug is
properly installed and secured. If the plug is not installed
and secured in place, fuel vapors and / or Carbon Monoxide
can migrate forward into areas that do not have proper
venlaon. This could lead to serious injury or death.
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