Quicksilver 855WE — System & Component Overview and Operaon
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Never obstruct passageways to exits or hatches, obstruct
safety controls (fuel valves, LPG valves, electrical switches,
etc.) obstruct 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 smoke alarm shall be tested as part of the boarding roune and weekly if aboard for an extended
period. In the event tesng 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 specic operaon 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, 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.
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 oen
confused with seasickness or intoxicaon, so those aected may not receive the medical aenon
they need. The poisoning vicm’s skin oen turns cherry red. If CO poisoning is suspected, have the
Fire exnguisher
Smoke alarm
The re exnguisher 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 baery operated smoke alarm, located on the port side of the salon. The
smoke alarm shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instrucons or as indicated
on the equipment.
Fire Prevenon
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