Regal 42 Fly-Grande Coupe, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 2
Blockage of exhaust outlets
can cause carbon monoxide to
accumulate in the cabin and
cockpit area even when the
hatches, windows, portholes
and doors are open. Sea walls and other confi ned spaces
can cause CO levels to be dangerously elevated.
Exhaust from another vessel
alongside your boat, while
docked or anchored, can emit
poisonous CO gas inside the
cabin and cockpit areas.
Th e “station wagon eff ect” or
back draft ing can cause CO gas
to accumulate inside the cabin,
cockpit/hardtop or bridge areas
when the boat is under-way,
using protective weather coverings (canvas), high bow
angle, improper or heavy loading, slow speeds, or at rest.
Th is can occur when traveling behind another boat.
How does CO aff ect us?
In high concentrations, CO can be fatal in minutes.
However, the eff ects of lower concentrations over a
extended period of time can be just as lethal.
Our blood uses hemoglobin to carry the oxygen
we breathe to different body parts. Unfortunately,
hemoglobin carries CO more readily than it does oxygen.
Th e result is when we breathe in CO it replaces oxygen in
our blood and we begin to suff ocate. Also, when we are
removed from the CO source it remains in our blood for
hours causing long term eff ects. People have been known
to become sick and even lose consciousness hours aft er
exposure.
Carbon monoxide accumulation requires immediate
attention! Th oroughly ventilate cabin and cockpit areas.
Determine the probable source of the carbon monoxide
and correct the condition immediately. Anyone with
symptons of CO poisoning should be placed in a fresh air
environment and medical attention found immediately.
Regal has installed CO detectors on your boat. Have
these detectors professionally calibrated at regular
intervals according to the equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations.
A Few Notes About Diesel/CO Poisoning
Th e diesel engine under normal combustion produces
much smaller amounts of CO. Th erefore, it is far less
likely to be fatal to a healthy person. Other factors
including weather, temperature and engine condition
can greatly aff ect the unsafe build-up of CO. Th e best
approach is to respect and treat the engine, generator
and other vessel components the same way you would a
gasoline propulsion system giving particular attention to
the sources and possible eff ects of CO poisoning!
Diesel exhaust in the combustion process produces
various components and the captain must be aware that
the build-up of these select components over a period of
time can cause CO or seasickness like symptoms.
Th ese include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide (CO),
nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide and others.
A healthy person breathing in sulfur dioxide over a
period of time through a diesel engine or generator
exhaust can develop nausea. Th is condition is not life
threatening but the person may exhibit CO poisoning
or seasickness symptoms. Just never rule out that it
could be CO poisoning! Immediately fi nd the source
of the problem and move the individual to a fresh air
environment!