Monterey Boats 268 SC Sport Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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Extinguishing agent cylinders must be accurately weighed periodically according to the
manufacturer’s specifications to ensure that they are adequately charged.
SPECIAL GAS PRECAUTIONS
Holding tank systems on boats produce odorless Methane gas which is extremely lethal in
enclosed spaces. Follow these precautions when working on your boat's holding tank
system to prevent injury:
● Before work, open all doors and hatches wide, and rig a good fan to disperse gas.
● During work, have another person frequently check on you.
● Before and during work, DON’T SMOKE.
EXTREME HAZARD – 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. Sources of CO include:
3
Operating at slow speed or while dead
in the water.
4
Operating with high bow angle.
M-7
1
Blockage of boat exhausts by
obstruction.
2
Exhausts traveling along obstruction.
KC-0464
KC-0463
5
Exhausts from other vessels in
confined areas.
6
Operating with canvas tops and side
curtains in place without ventilation.
KC-0468
KC-0465
KC-0469.1
ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR CORRECT AIR MOVEMENT THROUGH BOAT!
KC-0466
KC-0467
!
CAUTION
! DANGER !
! DANGER !