Monterey 214SS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Safety Equipment
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
In The Engine Compartment
operating and ready for activation if necessary.
If the indicator light does not glow when the ig-
nition switch is turned on, either the system has
discharged or there is a problem that should be
corrected before using the boat.
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go off and an alarm will sound if activation should
occur during the operation of the boat. You may
also hear a rushing air sound as the extinguishing
agent discharges.
Typically, the extinguishing agent will shut down
the engine when it discharges. If the engine
continues to run, it should immediately be shut
down manually, provided it is safe to do so. You
should also shut off the blower and the main bat-
tery switch. The engine can be restarted once the
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engine compartment.
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switch and the engine can be restarted.
WARNING
IF ACTIVATION SHOULD OCCUR, IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN
THE ENGINE. TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, POWERED
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NOT OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HATCH IMMEDIATELY!!
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND WAIT
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YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR THE
MONTEREY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
1.9 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A by product of combustion, carbon monoxide
(CO) is invisible, tasteless, odorless, and is pro-
duced by all engines, heating and cooking appli-
ances. 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
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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,
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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.