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Safety Equipment
1.6 Carbon Monoxide
Monitoring System
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, ODORLESS AND
DANGEROUS. ALL ENGINES, GENERATORS AND FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCES EXHAUST CARBON MONOXIDE (CO).
DIRECT AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE
BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH. SIGNS OF EXPOSURE TO CO
INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS.
The carbon monoxide (CO) detector is installed in
the cabin as standard equipment and warns the
occupants of dangerous accumulations of carbon
monoxide gas. If excess carbon monoxide fumes
are detected, the detector will sound an alarm
indicating the presence of the toxic gas.
Should a very high level of carbon monoxide exist,
the alarm will sound within a few minutes. How-
ever, if small quantities of CO are present or high
levels are short-lived, the alarm will accumulate
the information and determine when an alarm
level has been reached, and will then sound the
alarm. The carbon monoxide detector is automati-
cally activated whenever the House battery switch
is ON. The power light on the carbon monoxide
detector should be lit to indicate that the carbon
monoxide detector is activated. Always make sure
the House battery switch is ON and the power light
on the carbon monoxide detector is lit whenever
the cabin is occupied.
A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide
(CO) is invisible, tasteless, odorless, and is pro-
duced by all engines, heating and cooking appli-
ances. The most common sources of CO on boats
are the engines, auxiliary generators and propane
or butane stoves. These produce large amounts of
CO and should never be operated while sleeping.
A slight buildup of carbon monoxide over several
hours causes headache, nausea and other symp-
toms that are similar to food poisoning, motion
sickness or flu. High concentrations can be fatal
within minutes. Many cases of carbon monoxide
poisoning indicate that while victims are aware
they are not well, they become so disoriented
they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the area or calling for help. Also, young
children, elderly persons, and pets may be the
first affected. Drug or alcohol use increases the
effect of CO exposure. Individuals with cardiac
or respiratory conditions are very susceptible to
the dangers of carbon monoxide. CO poisoning
is especially dangerous during sleep when victims
are unaware of any side effects. The following are
symptoms which may signal exposure to CO: (1)
Headache (2) Tightness of chest or hyperventila-
tion (3) Flushed face (4) Nausea (5) Drowsiness
(6) Fatigue or Weakness (7) Inattention or confu-
sion (8) Lack of normal coordination.
Persons who have been exposed to carbon mon-
oxide should be moved into fresh air immediately.
Have the victim breathe deeply and seek immedi-
ate medical attention. To learn more about CO
poisoning, contact your local health authorities.
Low levels of carbon monoxide over an extended
period of time can be just as lethal as high doses
over a short period. Therefore, low levels of car-
bon monoxide can cause the alarm to sound before
the occupants of the boat notice any symptoms
of carbon monoxide poisoning. CO detectors are
very reliable and rarely sound false alarms. If
the alarm sounds, always assume the hazard is
real and move persons who have been exposed
to carbon monoxide into fresh air immediately.
Never disable the CO detector because you think
the alarm may be false. Always contact the detec-
tor manufacturer or your local fire department for
assistance in finding and correcting the situation.
Remember, carbon monoxide detectors do not
guarantee that CO poisoning will not occur. Do not
use the CO 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.
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