Monterey Boats Sport Yacht 330, Owner'S Manual

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330 SPORT YACHT
THE OWNER’S MANUAL PROVIDED BY THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM MANUFACTURER
SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR BOAT. IT IS
ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE INFORMATION
CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE
SYSTEM IN THEORY AND OPERATION BEFORE
USING YOUR BOAT. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THE
FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR THE
MONTEREY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
11.6 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System
CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, ODORLESS
AND DANGEROUS. ALL ENGINES, GENERATORS
AND FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES EXHAUST
C A R B O N M O N OX I D E ( C O ) . D I R E C T A N D
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE
BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH. SIGNS OF EXPOSURE
TO CO INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND
DROWSINESS.
The carbon monoxide (CO) detector is installed
in the master stateroom as standard equipment
and warns the occupants of dangerous accumula-
tions of carbon monoxide gas. If excess carbon
monoxide fumes are detected, the detector will
sound an alarm indicating the presence of the
toxic gas.
Should a very high level of carbon monoxide exist,
the alarm will sound in a few minutes. However,
if small quantities of CO are present or high lev-
els are short-lived, the alarm will accumulate the
information and determine when an alarm level
has been reached. The carbon monoxide detec-
tor is automatically activated whenever the house
battery switch is “ON” . The power light on the
carbon monoxide detector should be lit to indicate
that the carbon monoxide 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 pro-
duced by all engines, heating and cooking ap-
pliances. The most common sources of CO on
boats are the engines, auxiliary generators and
propane or butane 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 fl u. 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
exiting the area or calling for help. Also, young
children, elderly persons, and pets may be the
fi rst 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
dangerous 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 immediate
medical attention. To learn more about CO poison-
ing, 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 before
the occupants of the boat notice any symptoms
of carbon monoxide poisoning. CO detectors 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 car-
bon 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 fi re department for as-
sistance in fi nding and correcting the situation.
Remember, carbon monoxide detectors do not
guarantee that CO poisoning will not occur. Do not
use the CO detector as a replacement for ordinary
precautions or periodic inspections of equipment.
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