Chaparral 420 PREMIERE, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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LAYOUT AND ACCESSORIES
Standard accessories and optional equipment for
your Chaparral boat are discussed in this chapter.
Depending on how your boat is equipped, it may
or may not have all of the equipment described in
this chapter.
Section 3 in this manual – Boat Specifications and
Layout contains the location and arrangement of your
equipment and components on your boat. Be sure to
read all operation, maintenance, and safety informa-
tion contained in each component’s manual before
operation. In addition, you should perform a walk
through of your boat, locate the features shown and
become familiar with their operation and maintenance.
CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR
Carbon monoxide (CO) in the engine exhaust is a
poisonous gas which is odorless, colorless, and
heavier than air. Direct prolonged exposure can
result in carbon monoxide poisoning which can be
harmful and may be fatal.
The 420 Premiere is equipped with three (3) car-
bon monoxide (CO) monitors, one on the master
stateroom port hanging closet, one in the aft
stateroom, and one in the forward salon above the
starboard sofa.
The CO monitor is an electronic instrument that
detects carbon monoxide. When CO builds up in any
room, the monitor in that room will alert the occu-
pants by a flashing DANGER light and sounding
alarm. The CO monitors are powered through the
fuse block behind the salon DC Distribution Panel.
Important: Follow the operating instructions
supplied with the CO detector and test the unit
to verify that it is functioning properly every time
you use your boat. Refer to the information pro-
vided by the manufacturer in your owner’s pack-
et to determine replacement interval for your CO
detector.
Testing The CO Monitor
It is important to test the CO monitors on your boat
at manufacturers’ required intervals by pushing the
TEST button on the side of the unit. If the unit is
operating correctly, both audible and visual warning
indicators will be activated.
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
8
8-1
POWER
INDICATOR
DANGER
INDICATOR
TEST/SILENCE
BUTTON
HORN
Figure 8.1 Carbon Monoxide Monitor
CAUTION: This detector will only indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor.
Carbon monoxide may be present in other areas.
DANGER: Actuation of the CO monitor indi-
cates the presence of carbon monoxide which
can be FATAL.
EVACUATE THE PREMISES IMMEDIATELY.
DO A HEAD COUNT TO CHECK THAT ALL
PERSONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. CALL
THE NEAREST FIRE DEPARTMENT AND
ASK THEM TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE
OF CARBON MONOXIDE. DO NOT REENTER
PREMISES UNTIL IT HAS BEEN AIRED OUT
AND THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED.