PURSUIT S 408 SPORT 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Safety Equipment Section 9
9-5
removed to increase airflow and maintain
proper ventilation whenever the engines are
running.
DO NOT operate the engines with side
curtains closed and the aft or drop curtain
installed.
Use extreme caution while anchored or in
a slip and an auxiliary power generator is
operating. Calm wind nights can easily allow
fumes to enter the boat. Inspect the exhaust
systems of propulsion and the auxiliary gen-
erators, if equipped, frequently for possible
leaks. High concentrations of CO in your boat
can originate from an adjacent boat through
open hatches or windows.
Failure to properly ventilate the boat while the
engines are running can cause CO to accu-
mulate within the cabin. Make sure to ven-
tilate the boat and to avoid CO from accu-
mulating in the boat whenever an engine is
running.
Read the pamphlet entitled, “Carbon Monox-
ide Poisoning: What You Can’t See.” and the
owner’s manual supplied by the CO detec-
tor manufacturer for additional information
regarding the hazards and symptoms of CO
gas, CO poisoning and operation instructions.
If you did not receive these manuals, 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 CO detector and
have it tested and recertified periodically.
Certain electronic equipment have a limited
life span, follow the CO detectors manufac-
turers recommendations on when the detec-
tor must be replaced.
9.7 First Aid
It is the boat operator’s responsibility to be
familiar with proper first-aid procedures and
be able to care for minor injuries or illnesses
of your passengers. In an emergency, you
could be far from professional medical assis-
tance, so be prepared. We recommend you
be prepared by receiving training in basic first
aid and CPR, through classes given by the
Red Cross or your local hospital.
Equip your boat with at least a simple marine
first-aid kit and a first-aid manual. The marine
first-aid kit should be designed for the marine
environment and be well supplied. Keep it
accessible so each person onboard knows
where it is located. As supplies are used,
replace them. Some common drugs and
antiseptics can lose their strength or become
unstable as they age.
Ask a medical professional about the sup-
plies you should carry and the safe shelf life
of prescription drugs or other medical sup-
plies you carry. Replace old supplies whether
they have been used or not.
In many emergency situations, the Coast
Guard can provide assistance in obtaining
medical advice for treatment of serious inju-
ries or illness. If you are within VHF range of
a Coast Guard Station, make the initial con-
tact on channel 16 and follow their instruc-
tions.
9.8 Required Safety Equipment
In addition to items installed by Pursuit, cer-
tain other equipment is required by the U.S.
Coast Guard to help ensure passenger safety