MONTGOMERY BOATS 340 SPORT YACHT, Руководство пользователя

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Ventilation System
vers. The cam levers should be adjusted so they
are tight enough to seal the windows in the closed
position, but not so tight that the window becomes
difficult to secure.
Always make sure the windows are closed and
secured with the cam levers whenever the boat
is underway. Sea spray could enter the cabin
through an open window and damage upholstery,
woodwork and cabin equipment.
8.2 Carbon Monoxide and Proper
Ventilation
fAILURE TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE bOAT
WHILE THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING MAY PERMIT
CARbON MONOXIDE TO ACCUMULATE WITHIN
THE CAbIN AND OPEN AREAS Of YOUR bOAT.
CARbON MONOXIDE IS A COLORLESS AND
ODORLESS GAS THAT IS LETHAL WHEN INHALED.
CARE MUST bE TAKEN TO PROPERLY VENTILATE
THE bOAT AND TO AVOID CARbON MONOXIDE
fROM ACCUMULATING IN THE bOAT WHENEVER
AN ENGINE IS RUNNING.
A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide
(CO) is invisible, tasteless, odorless, and is pro-
duced by all engines and gas heating and cooking
appliances. The most common sources of CO on
boats are gasoline engines, auxiliary generators
and propane or butane stoves. These produce
large amounts of CO and should never be operated
while sleeping. The hazard also may be created
by a boat nearby whose exhaust fumes are enter-
ing your boat. Boats also have a problem due to
the “station wagon effect” where engine exhaust
fumes are captured in the vacuum or low pres-
sure area, usually the cockpit, bridge deck and
cabin, that can be created by the forward speed
of the boat.
Boats underway should close all aft facing hatches
and doors. The forward facing deck hatches
should be open whenever possible to help pres-
surize the living spaces of the boat. No sleeping
in the cabin should be permitted while underway.
Proper ventilation should be maintained on the
bridge deck by opening windshield or 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 car-
bon monoxide poisoning. You also should read
the “Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System” in the
Safety Equipment chapter of this manual, and
Back Drafting / Station Wagon
Effect - at cruising speed with
no forward ventilation
Back Drafting / Station Wagon
Effect - at cruising speed with
canvas closed
Slow Speed or Boat Stopped
w/ engines running - CO can
accumulate in cabin, cockpit &
bridge
Desired Air Flow Through the
Boat
Onboard Generator Exhaust -
exhaust accumulates because
of bulkhead.
Nearby Generator Exhaust -
wind carries exhaust to the
other boat