Meridian 490 Pilothouse, Owner'S Manual

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490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
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Carbon Monoxide (CO)
CO Facts
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CO poisoning causes a significant number of boating deaths each year.
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Called the "silent killer", CO is an extremely toxic, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
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CO can harm or even kill you inside or outside your yacht.
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CO can affect you whether you’re underway, moored, or anchored.
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CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication.
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CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations, even a few breaths can be fatal.
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Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen.
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The effects are cumulative. Even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death.
Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning
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Age
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Smokers or people exposed to high concentrations of cigarette smoke
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Consumption of alcohol
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Lung disorders
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Heart problems
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Pregnancy
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Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and extremely
dangerous.
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ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO as
exhaust.
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Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high
concentrations WILL cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.
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Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving water-
craft can be fatal.
DANGER ! !