Quicksilver 855WE - Carbon Monoxide Monitor

Quicksilver 855WE — System & Component Overview and Operaon
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Never obstruct passageways to exits or hatches, obstruct
safety controls (fuel valves, LPG valves, electrical switches,
etc.) obstruct portable re exnguishers stowed in lockers,
or modify any of the cra’s system (especially fuel, LPG, or
electrical) or allow unqualied personnel to modify any of
the cra’s system.
The smoke alarm shall be tested as part of the boarding roune and weekly if aboard for an extended
period. In the event tesng a smoke alarm indicates the alarm is faulty, replace the smoke alarm with
one of an equivalent type.
Refer to the manufacturer’s manual in regards to specic operaon of the smoke alarm.
7. 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, and tasteless, extremely toxic gas
produced by engines, heaters, stoves or generators. When inhaled it combines with hemoglobin in the
blood, prevenng absorpon of oxygen and is unlikely to be noced unl the person is overcome.
Prolonged exposure to low concentraon or very short exposure to high concentraons can result in
asphyxiaon and death.
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning include dizziness, headaches, ringing in the ears, nausea, or
unconsciousness. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. These symptoms are oen
confused with seasickness or intoxicaon, so those aected may not receive the medical aenon
they need. The poisoning vicm’s skin oen turns cherry red. If CO poisoning is suspected, have the
Fire exnguisher
Smoke alarm
The re exnguisher is located on the starboard side of the vessel, at the helm, under the starboard
salon access door.
Smoke Alarm
Your boat is equipped with a baery operated smoke alarm, located on the port side of the salon. The
smoke alarm shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instrucons or as indicated
on the equipment.
Fire Prevenon