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IF THE AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM IS INSTALLED IN YOUR BOAT, THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE SYSTEM MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE INCLUDED.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY
UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM IN THEORY AND OPERATION BEFORE USING YOUR BOAT.
9.6 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A LETHAL, TOXIC GAS THAT IS COLORLESS AND ODORLESS.
IT IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT WILL CAUSE DEATH IN CERTAIN LEVELS.
The carbon monoxide (CO) monitor is installed in the cabin as
standard equipment and warns the occupants of dangerous accumu-
lations of carbon monoxide gas. If excess carbon monoxide fumes
are detected, the monitor will sound an alarm indicating the presence
of the toxic gas.
Should a very high level of carbon monoxide exist, the alarm will
sound in a few minutes. However, 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.
The carbon monoxide detector is automatically activated whenever
the house battery switch in in the "ON" position. The power light on
the carbon monoxide dectector should be lit to indicate that the
carbon monoxide detector is activated. Always make sure the house
battery switch of the Power Plant 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
produced by all engines, heating and cooking appliances. The most common sources of CO on
boats are gasoline engines and 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
symptoms 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.
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Carbon Monoxide Detector
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