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SAFETY-14
HOW TO MINIMIZE THE ACCUMULATION
OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Practice good inspection and maintenance
habits.
Be certain hull exhaust outlets are not blocked
or restricted in any way.
Be alert for exhaust gasses from other boats.
Always provide adequate ventilation when
weather enclosures are in place and engines or
generator is running.
Do not run with a high bow angle. Use trim tabs
or redistribute the load to maintain a low bow
angle.
Orient your boat to maximize the dispersion of
CO.
Be aware of the effects of your actions on other
boats.
Be aware of the effects of the actions of others
on your boat.
Provide adequate ventilation when open fl ame
appliances are used in the cabin.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Frequent inspections and proper maintenance of the
engine, generator, and exhaust systems as well as
other various areas of your boat are critical in pre-
venting the accumulation of carbon monoxide. It is
the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the entire
boat is inspected and maintained against CO.
The exhaust systems of your engines and generator
are under constant attack from salt water, gasses,
vibration, and normal wear. Inspect every exhaust
system component often. Start with a visual inspec-
tion. Check each joint for discoloration, carbon
buildup, stains, water leaks or other signs of damage.
Inspect all metal parts for corrosion, discoloration,
or
fl aking. Check that all hose clamps are in good
condition and properly tightened. Carefully inspect
all exhaust and cooling hoses for signs of wear, dry
rot, cracking, discoloration, cha
fi ng, or swelling. If
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any of these conditions exist, have the entire system
inspected and corrected by a quali
fi ed technician
before starting the engines or generator.
Next, start each engine and generator one at a time.
Follow the full run of the exhaust system, listening
and looking for leaks. While doing this, make sure
there is adequate ventilation and that your CO de-
tector is on.
Other items to inspect are as follows: Check that
access panels around the engine and exhaust are
in place and
fi t snugly to minimize the opportunity
for CO to enter the cabin. There should be no large
openings where CO could enter the cabin. Ensure
that all ventilation systems are in good working order,
and not blocked or punctured. Check all sink drains
to assure that they have a good water trap to prevent
CO from coming in from the outside.
Finally, because poor running engines produce ex-
cessive CO, make sure engines and generator are
tuned up. They should run smoothly and not produce
black smoke. The spark plugs and ignition systems
should be maintained regularly, and the fuel system
and air
fi lters should be in good order.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
If you carefully avoid potential CO accumulation and
maintain your systems properly, you have made great
strides towards protecting yourself and others from
the dangers of carbon monoxide. Another important
line of defense is a CO Detector, used whenever
you’re aboard your boat. A detector is the only way
to properly detect the presence of CO. There is a CO
detector located in every living area on your Silverton
Yacht. These CO detectors are UL Approved for
Marine Use. If you replace the CO detectors at any
time, they must be replaced with marine CO Detec-
tors, not residential detectors. Most CO detectors
require speci
fi c maintenance procedures to remain
accurate and functional. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied to you in your owner’s packet.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors should be installed in
all boats and the operation of them should be known
by all aboard.