PURSUIT 3370 OFFSHORE, Owner'S Manual

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up of carbon monoxide in the human body over several hours causes headache, nausea and other symptoms
similar 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 attention. 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 when-
ever 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 and
the owner's manual supplied by the detector manufacturer for operation instructions and additional
information regarding the hazards and symptoms of carbon monoxide gas and carbon monoxide poisoning.
If you did not receive these manuals, please contact the Pursuit Customer Relations Department.
Many manufacturers of carbon monoxide detectors offer a testing and recertification program. We
recommend that you contact the manufacturer of your carbon monoxide detector and have it tested and
recertified periodically.