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11.6 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System
CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, ODORLESS
AND DANGEROUS. ALL ENGINES, GENERATORS
AND FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES EXHAUST
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO). DIRECT AND
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE
BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH. SIGNS OF EXPOSURE
TO CO INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND
DROWSINESS.
The carbon monoxide (CO) detector is installed in the cabin
as standard equipment and warns the occupants of dangerous
accumulations of carbon monoxide gas. If excess carbon
monoxide fumes are detected, the detector will sound an alarm
indicating the presence of the toxic gas.
Should a very high level of carbon monoxide exist, the alarm
will sound in a few minutes. However, if small quantities of
CO are present or high levels are short-lived, the alarm will
accumulate the information and determine when an alarm level
has been reached. The carbon monoxide detector is automati-
cally activated whenever the house battery switch is “ON” and
the DC Main breaker on the cabin AC/DC panel is “ON”. The
power light on the carbon monoxide detector should be lit to
indicate that the carbon monoxide detector is activated.
Always
make sure the house battery switch and the DC Main breaker
are both “ON” and the power light on the carbon monoxide
detector is lit whenever the cabin is occupied.
A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide (CO) is invis-
ible, tasteless, odorless, and is produced by all engines, heating
and cooking appliances. The most common sources of CO
on boats are the engines, auxiliary generators and propane or
butane stoves. These produce large amounts of CO and should
never be operated while sleeping.
A slight buildup of carbon monoxide over several hours causes
headache, nausea and other symptoms that are similar to food
poisoning, motion sickness or flu. High concentrations can be
fatal within minutes. Many cases of carbon monoxide poison-
ing indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they
become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by
either exiting the area or calling for help. Also, young children,
elderly persons, and pets may be the first affected.
Drug or alcohol use increases the effect of CO exposure.
Individuals with cardiac or respiratory conditions are very
susceptible to the dangers of carbon monoxide. CO poisoning
is especially dangerous during sleep when victims are unaware
of any side effects. The following are symptoms which may
signal exposure to CO: (1) Headache (2) Tightness of chest or
hyperventilation (3) Flushed face (4) Nausea (5) Drowsiness
(6) Fatigue or Weakness (7) Inattention or confusion (8) Lack
of normal coordination.
Persons who have been exposed to carbon monoxide should
be moved into fresh air immediately. Have the victim breath
deeply and seek immediate medical attention. To learn more
about CO poisoning, contact your local health authorities.
Low levels of carbon monoxide over an extended period of time
can be just as lethal as high doses over a short period. There-
fore, low levels of carbon monoxide can cause the alarm to
sound before the occupants of the boat notice any symptoms of
carbon monoxide poisoning. CO detectors are very reliable and
rarely sound false alarms. If the alarm sounds, always assume
the hazard is real and move persons who have been exposed to
carbon monoxide into fresh air immediately. Never disable the
CO detector because you think the alarm may be false. Always
contact the detector manufacturer or your local fire department
for assistance in finding and correcting the situation.
Remember, carbon monoxide detectors do not guarantee that
CO poisoning will not occur. Do not use the CO 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.
Please read the owner’s manual supplied by the CO detector
manufacturer and included with this manual, for operation
instructions and additional information regarding the hazards
of carbon monoxide gas. Refer to the Ventilation chapter for
information on ventilating your boat properly while underway
and other precautions while at anchor or in a slip. This is
especially essential if your boat is equipped with the optional
generator.
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.
Carbon Monoxide Detector