Fire Prevention - Quicksilver 905WE Owner's Manual

Quicksilver 905WE — System & Component Overview and Operation
If water does not come out of the discharge hose:
1. Remove the motor module to see if the impeller rotates with the power on.
2. Remove any debris that may have accumulated in the nozzle section or strainer base.
3. Check hose and connection on hull side for debris and proper connections.
In addition, your boat comes equipped with a secondary manual bilge pump rated at 19L @ 45 strokes
per minute. When not in use, the manual bilge pump is located in the aft cockpit seat storage tub. To
use, place the barrel end into the water you wish to remove, run the attached hose overboard and
pump.
Bilge Pump System
The bilge pumping system is not designed for damage
control.

6. Fire Prevention

Fire is a serious boating hazard. Boats will burn quickly. Do not remain onboard and fight a fire for
more than a few moments. If the fire is out of control and cannot be put out with the fire suppression
equipment onboard, abandon ship immediately.
The boat, when in service shall be equipped with the following portable fire extinguisher:
1. Fire Rating 13A 89B C
The boat owner/operator shall:
1. Have the fire fighting equipment checked at the intervals indicated on the equipment.
2. Replace portable fire extinguisher, if expired or discharged, by devices of identical fire fighting
capacity.
3. Have fixed systems refilled or replaced when expired or discharged.
4. Ensure that the fire fighting equipment is readily accessible when the boat is occupied.
5. Inform the members of the crew about the location and operation of the fire fighting
equipment, the locations of discharge openings in to the engine space, and the locations of
escape routes and exits.
6. Keep the bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapors or fuel leaks frequently.
Check the function of all bilge pumps at regular intervals.
Clear pump inlet from debris.
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Bilge pump
Bilge pump hose
Thru hull
Manual bilge pump