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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 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 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 monoxide should be moved into fresh air
immediately. Have the victim breath deeply and seek immediate 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 carbon 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 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 assistance
in finding 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 information regarding the hazards of
carbon monoxide 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 a generator.
Many manufacturers of carbon monoxide detectors offer a testing and recertification pro-
gram. We recommend that you contact the manufacturer of your carbon monoxide detector
and have it tested and recertified periodically.