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Part Number 18160, F, 06/29/2021
Locating a Fireboy-Xintex Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Because of the high risk of carbon monoxide injuries due to the nature of boats, it is
recommended a carbon monoxide alarm be installed in the main cabin and in each sleeping area
(ABYC A-24.7.2) of the enclosed accommodation compartment (ABYC A-24-4-5). Small craft with
an open design may only require one CO Alarm for adequate protection. If any two sleeping areas
are partitioned, then one CO Alarm should be installed in each sleeping area. Larger craft often
have aft and forward cabins with convertible sofas in the saloon. These boats will require three
CO Alarm monitors. Installation should be at eye level height for convenient monitoring and
service. Ordinary thermostat height is adequate. Ceiling installation is also allowed.
DO NOT install a CO Alarm near a hatch or porthole through which water could be spilled on the
device.
DO NOT install in locations where temperature, moisture, and/or ultraviolet light affect the
operation.
DO NOT install in locations where the normal ambient temperature is below -40
o
C (-40
o
F) or
exceeds 70
o
C (158
o
F).
DO NOT mount within 1 foot (0.3 m) of corners, a door, or other ‘dead’ air spaces.
DO NOT locate CO Alarm within 5 feet (1.5 m) of any cooking appliance or in direct airflow from
air conditioning or heat vents.
DO NOT locate CO Alarm in close vicinity of curtains, pillows, or other obstructions.
NOTE:
ABYC A-24.7.2: DETECTORS SHALL BE LOCATED TO MONITOR THE ATMOSPHERE IN THE MAIN
CABIN AND EACH SLEEPING AREA.
ABYC A-24.4.5: ENCLOSED ACCOMODATION COMPARTMENT - ONE CONTIGIOUS SPACE,
SURROUNDED BY PERMANENT STRUCTURE THAT CONTAINS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- DESIGNATED SLEEPING ACCOMODATIONS
- GALLEY AREA WITH SINK
- HEAD COMPARTMENT
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