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Chapter 2
Blockage of exhaust outlets
can cause carbon monoxide to
accumulate in the cabin and
cockpit area even when the
hatches, windows, portholes and
doors are open. Sea walls and other con
fi
ned spaces can
cause CO levels to be dangerously elevated.
Exhaust from another vessel
alongside your boat, while docked
or anchored, can emit poisonous
CO gas inside the cabin and
cockpit areas of your boat.
The “station wagon effect” or
backdrafting can cause CO gas
to accumulate inside the cabin,
cockpit/hardtop or bridge areas
when the boat is under-way,
using protective weather coverings (canvas), high bow
angle, improper or heavy loading, slow speeds, or at rest.
This can occur when traveling behind another boat.
How does CO affect us?
In high concentrations, CO can be fatal in minutes.
However, the effects of lower concentrations over a
extended period of time can be just as lethal.
Our blood uses hemoglobin to carry the oxygen we breathe
to different body parts. Unfortunately, hemoglobin carries
CO more readily than it does oxygen. The result is when
we breathe in CO it replaces oxygen in our blood and we
begin to suffocate. Also, when we are removed from the
CO source it remains in our blood for hours causing long
term effects. People have been known to become sick and
even lose consciousness hours after exposure.
Carbon monoxide accumulation requires immediate
attention! Thoroughly ventilate cabin and cockpit areas.
Determine the probable source of the carbon monoxide
and correct the condition immediately. Anyone with
symptons of CO poisoning should be placed in a fresh
air environment and medical attention found immediately.
Regal has installed CO detectors on your boat. Have
these detectors professionally calibrated at regular
intervals according to the equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations.
A Few Notes About Diesel/CO Poisoning
The diesel engine under normal combustion produces
much smaller amounts of CO. Therefore, it is far less likely
to be fatal to a healthy person. Other factors including
weather, temperature and engine condition can greatly
affect the unsafe build-up of CO. The
best
approach is
to respect and treat the engine, generator and other vessel
components the same way you would a gasoline propulsion
system giving particular attention to the sources and
possible effects of CO poisoning!
Diesel exhaust in the combustion process produces various
components and the captain must be aware that the build-
up of these select components over a period of time can
cause CO or seasickness like symptoms.
These include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide (CO),
nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide and others.
A healthy person breathing in sulfur dioxide over a period of time
through a diesel engine or generator exhaust can develop nausea.
This condition is not life threatening but the person may exhibit
CO poisoning or seasickness symptoms.
Just never rule out that
it could be CO poisoning! Immediately
fi
nd the source
of the problem and move the individual to a fresh air
environment!
Summary of Contents for 38 EXPRESS
Page 1: ...784027 3 2013 OWNER S MANUAL 38 EXPRESS ...
Page 29: ...11 Safety On Board NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES ...
Page 50: ...9 Rules Of The Road ...
Page 51: ...10 Chapter 3 ...
Page 67: ...16 Chapter 4 TYPICAL MAIN DC PANEL METER SWITCH FUNCTIONS CO DC VOLTS ...
Page 109: ...58 Chapter 4 TYPICAL WASTE SYSTEM TOILET BOWL ASSEMBLY EARLIER MODELS ...
Page 142: ...14 Chapter 5 AFT FORWARD SIDEWAYS DIAGONALLY ROTATE TYPICAL JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS ...
Page 243: ...38 Chapter 8 ...
Page 275: ...15 Troubleshooting TYPICAL WINDLASS ...
Page 294: ...Technical Information 12 6 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL KOHLER GENERATOR W DIGITAL REMOTE WIRING ...
Page 295: ...Technical Information 12 7 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL DECK HARNESS 1 OF 2 ...
Page 296: ...Technical Information 12 8 38 TYPICAL DECK HARNESS 2 OF 2 ...
Page 297: ...Technical Information 12 9 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL HARNESS ...
Page 298: ...Technical Information 12 10 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP DASH HARNESS ...
Page 299: ...Technical Information 12 11 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SALON TV HARNESS ...
Page 300: ...Technical Information 12 12 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL STEREO HARNESS ...
Page 301: ...Technical Information 12 13 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL TRIM TAB SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 302: ...Technical Information 12 14 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL BATTERY SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 303: ...Technical Information 12 15 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL GFCI CIRCUITRY ...
Page 304: ...Technical Information 12 16 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER GROUND CIRCUITRY ...
Page 305: ...Technical Information 12 17 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL TWIN VOLVO DIESEL ENGINE FIRE EXT SHUTDOWN ...
Page 306: ...Technical Information 12 18 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL BATTERY SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 307: ...Technical Information 12 19 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FIREWALL WIRING ...
Page 308: ...Technical Information 12 20 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL WIPER CIRCUITRY OVERVIEW ...
Page 309: ...Technical Information 12 21 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION INSTALLATION ...
Page 310: ...Technical Information 12 22 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION SUB WOOFER INSTALLATION ...
Page 311: ...Technical Information 12 23 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION ZONES ...
Page 312: ...Technical Information 12 24 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ...
Page 313: ...Technical Information 12 25 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL HARDTOP INSTALLATION ...
Page 314: ...Technical Information 12 26 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP LAYOUT ...
Page 315: ...Technical Information 12 27 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL PLUMBING LAYOUT ...
Page 317: ...Technical Information 12 29 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SLING LOCATIONS ...