Indmar Raptor JET SERIES, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION ONE
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS
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DANGER
Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless
and extremely dangerous. All engines and fuel
burning appliances produce CO as exhaust.
Direct and prolonged exposure to CO will cause
BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH. Signs of exposure to
CO include nausea, dizziness and drowsiness.
Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent
accumulation of CO in the boat.
Each year, boaters are injured or killed by carbon
monoxide. Virtually all of these injuries and deaths are
preventable. Carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly
gas produced anytime a carbon-based fuel, such as
gasoline, burns. Carbon monoxide sources on your
boat include gasoline engines and generators, cooking
ranges, space heaters and water heaters.
Do not confuse carbon monoxide poisoning with
seasickness, intoxication or heat stress. If someone
complains of irritated eyes, headache, nausea,
weakness, dizziness or drowsiness, or you suspect
carbon monoxide poisoning, immediately move the
person to fresh air, investigate the cause and take
corrective action. Seek medical attention if necessary.
Indmar engines are equipped with catalytic converters
which significantly reduce harmful CO emissions, but
it is important that all of the DO’s and DON’Ts still be
followed.
Please follow these DOs and DON’Ts to ensure a safe
boating experience every time.
DON’T swim or sit near the swim platform when any
engine is running.
DON’T hold on to the swim platform while the boat is
underway (no “Teak Surfing”).
DON’T moor next to another boat whose engine is
running.
DON’T confuse carbon monoxide poisoning with
seasickness or intoxication.
DO immediately move the person to fresh air, investigate
the cause and take corrective action if someone on
board complains of irritated eyes, headache, nausea,
weakness or dizziness. Seek medical attention if
necessary.