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Part Number
18160, F, 06/29/2021
General Information Continued
CAUTION:
THERE ARE NO USER OR FIELD SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THIS PRODUCT. THE CO ALARM MUST BE
RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ANY REPAIR OR PERFORMANCE CHECKS.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ORDINARY OUTDOOR LOCATIONS OF FAMILY LIVING
UNITS. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS.
NOTE:
STOP - BATTERY IS NOT REMOVABLE!!
REMOVING BATTERY WILL VOID WARRANTY.
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
–
“The Silent Killer”
A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide is invisible, tasteless, odorless, and is produced by
all engines, heating and cooking appliances. The most common sources of CO on boats are
gasoline engines, auxiliary generators and propane heating or cooking devices. All of these
produce large amounts of CO and should never be operated while occupants are sleeping. A
slight build-up of carbon monoxide in the human body over several hours causes headaches,
nausea and other symptoms similar to food poisoning, motion sickness or the flu. High
concentrations can be fatal within minutes. The following symptoms are related to CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING and should be discussed with ALL passengers:
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Mild exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting and fatigue (often described as “Flu
like symptoms”).
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Medium exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, and fast heart
rate.
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Extreme exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio-respiratory failure, and death.
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Many cases of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are
aware that they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save
themselves by either exiting the location or calling for assistance. Also, young children
and pets may be the first affected. SEE TABLE 1.
