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Proper ventilation should be maintained on the bridge deck
by opening forward clear connector vents, as far as possible to
help pressurize the cockpit area. 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 curtains closed and
the aft or drop curtain installed.
Extreme caution must be taken while at anchor or in a slip when
an auxiliary power generator is operating. Wind still nights can
easily allow exhaust fumes, containing high concentrations of
CO, from the generator on your boat or from an adjacent boat’s
generator to enter the boat. The exhaust fumes may enter your
boat through open hatches or windows.
A carbon monoxide detector has been installed in your cabin
as standard equipment. While a CO detector enhances your
protection from CO poisoning, it does not guarantee it will
not occur. Do not use the carbon monoxide 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. Remember, the
operator of the boat carries the ultimate responsibility to make
sure the boat is properly ventilated and the passengers are not
exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. You should
always be alert to the symptoms and early warning signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning. You also should read the “Car-
bon Monoxide Monitoring System” in the Safety Equipment
chapter of this manual, and the owner’s manual supplied by
the CO detector manufacturer for operation instructions and
additional information regarding the hazards and symptoms of
carbon monoxide poisoning.
ACTIVATION OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTOR INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) WHICH CAN BE FATAL.
EVACUATE THE CABIN IMMEDIATELY. DO A
HEAD COUNT TO CHECK THAT ALL PERSONS
ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. DO NOT REENTER THE
CABIN UNTIL IT HAS BEEN AIRED OUT AND THE
PROBLEM FOUND AND CORRECTED.
Periodically test the carbon monoxide alarm per the manufac-
turer’s instructions. Please refer to the carbon monoxide alarm
manual or contact the manufacturer for more information on
maintaining and calibrating the alarm.
8.3 Engine Compartment Ventilation
All Albemarle inboard boats are equipped with an engine
compartment ventilation system consisting of intake ducts,
intake blowers and exhaust blowers. The ventilation system
is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the United
States Coast Guard in effect at the time of manufacture and
remove fuel vapors and excess heat from the engine room.
Free Air System
A flow of air into the engine compartment is provided by two
vents located on either side of the hull. The vents are designed
with special baffles that prevent sea water or spray from en-
tering the engine compartment while providing adequate air
movement for the engines.
Forced Ventilation
Your boat is equipped with electric intake blowers that provide
increased ventilation to the engine compartment. The intake
blowers are located on each hull vent. They are activated
whenever the engines are running to provide the large volume
of fresh air that high performance diesel engines require.
Inspect the blowers frequently to make sure they are operating
properly. Always replace worn or defective components with
new components of the same type. Refer to the Electrical
Systems chapter for more information on blower operation.
ALWAYS RUN THE EXHAUST BLOWERS WHEN
OPERATING THE BOAT BELOW CRUISE SPEEDS
OR WHEN THE GENERATOR IS RUNNING TO
ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND COOLING
OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.