Quicksilver 855WE User Manual

Quicksilver 855WE — System & Component Overview and Operaon
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Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for complete instrucons and warranty.
20. Petrol Generator (oponal)
If equipped, the petrol powered generator is driven by a self contained engine and provides 230V
Alternang Current (AC). Depending on the electrical load, Quicksilver® oers either a 4kW or 6kW low
CO generator. The system consists of a seawater pickup system for cooling, an engine exhaust with a
muer, a ship / shore power contactor for power distribuon, and a petrol vapor blower system.
Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainng or
death. The exhaust system must be leak proof and rounely
inspected.
Moving parts can cause severe injury or death. Operate the
generator only when all guards, screens and covers are in
place.
Fire can cause severe injury or death. Do not smoke or allow
sparks or ames near the fuel system. Avoid contact of
ammable materials with hot engine parts.
Operaon
It is recommended that you read and understand the informaon in the manufacturer’s owners
manual before operaon. The generator is warranted separately by the generator manufacturer, NOT
Quicksilver®. Follow the recommended maintenance and warranty schedule per the generator
manufacturer. Generator abuse or improper maintenance may adversely aect claims made under
generator manufacturer separate warranty.
Fuel System
The petrol generator pulls fuel from the main tank, through an an-siphon valve. Do not remove the
an-siphon valve, as this prevents fuel from siphoning out of the tank if the fuel line was ever cut or
broken below the level of the fuel in the tank. Do not run the generator out of fuel because there is
the potenal of drawing in air and necessitang bleeding of the system before restarng the unit. As
a precauon, check the fuel lines frequently for leaks or any surface cracking on the hose. Replace the
hose immediately if any issues are found.
Venlaon of Bilge Space
Prior to starng the generator, you must run the bilge blower for at least four minutes and manually
check the bilge for fuel or fuel vapor. Quicksilver® also recommends that you run the blower when
operang below cruising speed. To operate the blower, press the blower switch located under the
helm seat next to the generator remote start.
Explosive fuel vapors can cause sever injury or death. Use
extreme cauon when handling, storing and using fuels. Do
not store equipment containing petrol in non-vented areas.
Prior to starng the generator, check the bilge for fuel or
fuel vapor. If fumes are detected, do not start the generator
unl the source of fumes is determined, corrected, and the
bilge area is safely venlated.
Engine Cooling
Make sure that engine cooling water is owing throughout the system. On the port side of the engine
compartment, there is an external water pickup for cooling the engine. Prior to starng the engine,
make sure that the seacock is opened and water is throughout the system. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

Quicksilver 855WE Specifications

General

Brand	Quicksilver
Model	855WE
Category	Boat
Language	English