PURSUIT 2670 CUDDY CONSOLE, Руководство пользователя

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2670 CUDDY CONSOLE
Chapter 8:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
8.1 Cabin Ventilation
Ventilation to the cabin area is provided by a deck hatch and the cabin door.
Deck Hatch
The deck hatch is supported in the open position by an adjustable hatch adjuster. To close the
hatch, loosen the hatch adjuster and lower the hatch. Secure in the closed position with the two
cam levers on the inside of the hatch.
Cabin Door
A door hatch and bifold door with louvered vents provide additional ventilation and access to the
cabin. The door hatch is equipped with gas hatch lifters that will automatically hold the hatch
in the full open or closed position.
8.2 Carbon Monoxide and Ventilation
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A LETHAL, TOXIC GAS THAT IS COLORLESS AND ODOR-
LESS. IT IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT WILL CAUSE DEATH IN CERTAIN LEV-
ELS.
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.
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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