Quicksilver 605PH — System & Component Overview and Operaon
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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.
Never obstruct passageways to exits or hatches, safety
controls (fuel valves, LPG valves, electrical switches, etc.),
portable re exnguishers stowed in lockers, or modify any
of the cra’s system (especially fuel, LPG, or electrical) or
allow unqualied personnel to modify any of the cra’s
system.
The re exnguisher is located inside the cabin by the entry door on the helm seat base, while the re
port is located on the vercal wall of the cockpit a bench seat .
Fire exnguisher
Fire port
Fire Exnguisher
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, prevenng absorpon of oxygen and is unlikely to be noced unl the person is overcome.
Prolonged exposure to low concentraon or very short exposure to high concentraons can result in
asphyxiaon and death.
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