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350 SPORT YACHT

oxide gas. If excess car-
bon monoxide fumes are
detected, the detector
will sound an alarm indi-
cating the presence of
the toxic gas.

Should a very high level
of carbon monoxide ex-
ist, the alarm will sound
in a few minutes. How-
ever, if small quantities of
CO are present or high
levels are short-lived, the
alarm will accumulate the information and deter-
mine when an alarm level has been reached. The
carbon monoxide detector is automatically acti-
vated whenever the house battery switch is "ON"
. The power light on the carbon monoxide detec-
tor should be lit to indicate that the carbon mon-
oxide detector is activated.

Always make sure

the house battery switch is "ON" and the
power light on the carbon monoxide detector
is lit whenever the cabin is occupied.

A by product of combustion, carbon monoxide (CO)
is invisible, tasteless, odorless, and is produced
by all engines, heating and cooking appliances.
The most common sources of CO on boats are the
engines, auxiliary generators and propane or bu-
tane stoves. These produce large amounts of CO
and should never be operated while sleeping.

A slight buildup of carbon monoxide over several
hours causes headache, nausea and other symp-
toms that are similar to food poisoning, motion
sickness or flu. High concentrations can be fatal
within minutes. Many cases of carbon monoxide
poisoning indicate that while victims are aware
they are not well, they become so disoriented
they are unable to save themselves by either ex-
iting the area or calling for help. Also, young
children, elderly persons, and pets may be the
first affected.

Drug or alcohol use increases the effect of CO
exposure. Individuals with cardiac or respiratory
conditions are very susceptible to the dangers of
carbon monoxide. CO poisoning is especially dan-
gerous during sleep when victims are unaware of
any side effects. The following are symptoms
which may signal exposure to CO: (1) Headache
(2) Tightness of chest or hyperventilation (3)
Flushed face (4) Nausea (5) Drowsiness (6)
Fatigue or Weakness (7) Inattention or confusion
(8) Lack of normal coordination.

Persons who have been exposed to carbon mon-
oxide should be moved into fresh air immediately.
Have the victim breath deeply and seek immedi-
ate medical attention. To learn more about CO
poisoning, contact your local health authorities.

Low levels of carbon monoxide over an extended
period of time can be just as lethal as high doses
over a short period. Therefore, low levels of car-
bon monoxide can cause the alarm to sound be-
fore the occupants of the boat notice any symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning. CO detec-
tors are very reliable and rarely sound false alarms.
If the alarm sounds, always assume the hazard is
real and move persons who have been exposed to
carbon monoxide into fresh air immediately. Never
disable the CO detector because you think the
alarm may be false. Always contact the detector
manufacturer or your local fire department for as-
sistance in finding and correcting the situation.

Remember, carbon monoxide detectors do not guar-
antee that CO poisoning will not occur. Do not
use the CO detector as a replacement for ordi-
nary precautions or periodic inspections of equip-
ment. Never rely on alarm systems to save your
life, common sense is still prudent and necessary.

Please read the owner’s manual supplied by the
CO detector manufacturer and included with this
manual, for operation instructions and additional
information regarding the hazards of carbon mon-
oxide gas. Refer to the Ventilation chapter for
information on ventilating your boat properly while
underway and other precautions while at anchor
or in a slip. This is especially essential if your
boat is equipped with the optional generator.

Many manufacturers of carbon monoxide detec-
tors offer a testing and recertification program.
We recommend that you contact the manufac-
turer of your carbon monoxide detector and have
it tested and recertified periodically.

ACTUATION OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTOR INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) WHICH CAN BE
FATAL. EVACUATE THE CABIN IMMEDIATELY.
DO A HEAD COUNT TO CHECK THAT ALL
PERSONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. DO NOT
REENTER THE CABIN UNTIL IT HAS BEEN AIRED
OUT AND THE PROBLEM FOUND AND
CORRECTED.