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Auxiliary Equipment Operation
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
Carbon monoxide known as CO is indeed the silent
killer. It is a by-product of combustion. CO is invisible,
tasteless, odorless and is produced by all internal com-
bustion engines, heating and cooking appliances.
Th e most common forms of CO on board vessels are
petrol engines/generators and if applicable, propane
heating and cooking devices. Note: Even though your
vessels propulsion system is diesel based follow the CO
precautions. Also, remember that a vessel moored next
to you may be a CO poison contributor.
Never operate these devices when people are sleeping.
A slight amount of CO in the human body over several
hours causes headaches, nausea and symptoms close to
food poisoning, motion sickness or fl u. High concentra-
tions can be fatal within minutes.
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
Th e CO detector uses a mini computer to measure and
accumulate CO levels. Using the principle of “time
weighted averaging” the detector monitors CO concen-
trations, temperature, humidity and time to calculate
COHb levels. To explain COHb, our bodies prefer to
absorb CO to oxygen and COHb is the absorbed ratio
stated in a percent.
If the detector senses high levels of CO the alarm will
sound in a few minutes. If lower levels are sensed, the
detector will accumulate the data and sound an alarm
when the appropriate level is reached. Read and under-
stand the CO owner’s manual in the information pouch.
To turn the CO detector system on:
1. Notice the CO breaker on the 12 volt main DC panel.
It must be turned off in a two-step sequence. Th
is is for
safety purposes. Th e system should be always left ON.
You must fl ip back the switch cover before you are able
to deactivate the breaker.
Th
e CO circuitry works to its best performance when
continually activated plus it accords advanced warning
when entering an area high in CO.
3. Th e test cycle should
be activated frequently.
Simply press the button.
When it is released, the
(top) power indicator will
flash off and the lower
indicator light will fl ash
on. Th
en, the lower indi-
cator will fl ash off and the
upper indicator light will
come back on.
The top indicator light
being on solid green in-
dicates normal operation.
Refer to the CO detectors owner’s manual for an explana-
tion of the test cycle indicators.
4. When an alarm sounds take action immediately. Th e
danger alarm indicator fl ashes red and the horn beeps 4
times, pauses and repeats the cycle. Th
is indicates a rate
of 10% COHb has been reached.
a. Operate reset/silence button.
b. Call your emergency services (911)
c. Immediately move to fresh air. Do not re-enter the
vessel. until emergency personnel have arrived, aired
the vessel out and the alarm is in a normal condition.
d. Aft er following steps a-c and your alarm reactivates
within a 24-hour period call a qualifi ed technician to
inspect the vessel. Note that the CO detector will clear
when the CO concentration has dropped below 70 ppm.
CO DETECTOR
2. When power is applied to the detector, the power in-
dicator (top) will fl ash on and off , followed by the (red)
lower alarm indicator fl ashing off and on as part of a 8-14
minute warm-up period. Th
e green (top) power indica-
tor will indicate a solid green when the unit has reached
correct operating temperature. Never operate a cooking
device with the canvas up or the cabin door completely
closed to prevent CO concentration build-up