PURSUIT 3070 Conter Console, Owner'S Manual

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CO POISONING PRODUCES FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS: WATERY AND ITCHY EYES, HEAD-
ACHES AND FATIGUE. YOU CAN’T SEE IT AND YOU CAN’T SMELL IT. IT’S AN IN-
VISIBLE KILLER.
The following are symptoms which may signal
exposure to CO: dizziness, flushed face, ears
ringing, headaches, tightness of chest or hyperven-
tilation, drowsiness, fatigue or weakness, inatten-
tion or confusion, lack of normal coordination,
nausea and unconsciousness. The victim’s skin
also may turn red. A slight build-up of carbon
monoxide in the human body over several hours
causes headache, nausea and other symptoms simi-
lar to food poisoning, motion sickness or the flu.
Anyone with these symptoms should immediately
be moved to an area of fresh air. Have the victim
breath deeply and seek immediate medical atten-
tion. To learn more about CO poisoning, contact
your local health authorities.
In certain situations, boats can have a problem due to the “station wagon effect” where engine exhaust fumes
are captured in the vessel by the vacuum or low pressure area, usually the cockpit, bridge deck and cabin, that
can be created by the forward speed of the boat. Boats that are underway should close all aft facing portholes,
hatches and doors. The forward facing deck hatches should be open whenever possible to help pressurize the
living spaces of the boat. Sleeping, particularly in aft cabins, should not be permitted while underway. Proper
ventilation should be maintained on the bridge deck by opening a forward window or windshield to drive
fumes away from the occupants. The canvas drop or aft curtain must be removed and the side curtains should
be opened or removed to increase air flow and maintain proper ventilation whenever the engines are running.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE ENGINES BE OPERATING WITH SIDE CUR-
TAINS CLOSED AND THE AFT OR DROP CURTAIN INSTALLED.
Extreme caution must be taken while at anchor or in a slip and an auxiliary power generator is operating. Wind
still nights can easily allow fumes to enter the boat. Inspect the exhaust systems of propulsion and the auxiliary
generators, if installed, frequently for possible leaks. High concentrations of CO in your boat may originate
from an adjacent boat. Exhaust fumes from nearby boats may enter your boat through open hatches or
windows.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE BOAT WHILE THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING
MAY PERMIT CARBON MONOXIDE TO ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE CABIN. CARE MUST
BE TAKEN TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE BOAT AND TO AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE
FROM ACCUMULATING IN THE BOAT WHENEVER AN ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Please read the book entitled, "Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts - Owner's Manual" included with this manual for
additional information regarding the hazards and symptoms of carbon monoxide gas and carbon monoxide
poisoning. If you did not receive this manual, please contact the Pursuit Customer Relations Department.