Quicksilver Activ 755 Sundeck - Fire Suppression

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Quicksilver 755SD — System & Component Overview and Operaon
Typical Bilge Pump System
Bilge pump
Bilge pump hose
Thru hull
6. Fire Prevenon
Fire is a serious boang 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 exnguisher:
1. Fire Rang 13A 89B C
The boat owner/operator shall:
1. Have the re ghng equipment checked at the intervals indicated on the equipment.
2. Replace portable re exnguisher, if expired or discharged, by devices of idencal re ghng
capacity.
3. Have xed systems relled or replaced when expired or discharged.
4. Ensure that the re ghng equipment is readily accessible when the boat is occupied.
5. Inform the members of the crew about the locaon and operaon of the re ghng
equipment, the locaons of discharge openings in to the engine space, and the locaons 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, 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 re exnguisher is located on the starboard side of the vessel behind the helm seat, while the re
port is located on the port side of the L-lounge seang in the cockpit.