2 Safety
If the CO alarm is activated, make sure all persons onboard exit the closed spaces.
• If exhaust fumes are detected or if CO accumulation is suspected on the boat, take immediate
action to ventilate these fumes.
• Turn off all engines and generators.
• Open all hatches, windows and ports to ventilate.
Changing course and speed to place the boat heading into the wind can improve ventilation.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness, ears ringing, headache, nausea and
unconsciousness. A poisoning victim’s skin often turns cherry red.
Because the carbon monoxide gas is odorless, colorless and tasteless, it is unlikely to be noticed until a
person is affected.
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If CO poisoning is suspected, have the victim breath fresh air deeply.
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If breathing stops, resuscitate.
• A victim often revives, but then relapses because organs are damaged by the lack of oxygen.
Seek immediate medical attention.
High levels of carbon monoxide may accumulate in the following ways:
• Blocking hull exhausts while operating at slow speed or if exhausts are submerged.
• Using canvas curtains.
• Winds blowing exhaust toward boat occupants.
• Operating engine or generator in a confined space.
• Operating with the bow high.
Dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide are present if:
• the engine or generator exhaust systems leak
• insufficient fresh air is circulating where people are present
• fumes move from the rear of the boat into the cockpit and cabin area.
To minimize the danger of CO accumulation when the engine and generator are running or when using
burning fuel applications:
• Be sure to have sufficient ventilation when using canvas or window-type side curtains when
underway, anchored, moored or docked.
• If the convertible top is installed, operate with the forward hatch open and leave the cabin door
open.
• Operate all burning fuel appliances, such as charcoal, propane, LPG, CNG or alcohol cooking
devices, in areas where fresh air can circulate.
Do not use such devices where there is no noticeable air movement, especially in the cabin,
when anchored, moored or docked.
• Do not idle the engine without moving the boat for more than 15 minutes at a time.
• Inspect the exhaust system regularly. See the manufacturer's manual for instructions.
2.4 Life raft
The boat is not equipped with a life raft by the manufacturer.
Brabus Shadow 500 2021-2022
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Owner's Manual
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