PURSUIT 2460 Denali, Руководство пользователя

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2460 Denali
at the vents to provide adequate ventilation in the engine compartment. Therefore, it is extremely
important to operate the blower whenever the boat is not on plane. Always check the blower
exhaust vent for airflow when the blower is operating. If the blower is running and there is little
or no airflow at the exhaust vent, then the system is not operating properly and should be serviced.
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, OPERATE THE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT BLOWER FOR FOUR (4) MINUTES, OPEN THE ENGINE HATCH,
INSPECT THE FUEL SYSTEM AND CHECK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR THE ODOR
OF GASOLINE VAPORS. ALWAYS OPERATE THE BLOWER WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT
IDLE AND BELOW CRUISE SPEED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS PROCE-
DURE BE OVERLOOKED.
8.4 Carbon Monoxide and Ventilation
FAILURE TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE BOAT WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING MAY
PERMIT CARBON MONOXIDE TO ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE CABIN. CARBON MON-
OXIDE IS A COLORLESS AND ODORLESS GAS THAT IS LETHAL WHEN INHALED AND
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PROPERLY VEN-
TILATE THE BOAT AND TO AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ACCUMULATING IN THE
BOAT WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Carbon monoxide (CO), a by-product of combustion, is invisible, tasteless, odorless, and is
produced by all engines, 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 entering your boat. Boats also have a problem due to the
“station wagon effect” where engine exhaust fumes are captured in the vacuum or low pressure
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 pressurize 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 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.
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