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tentiveness, headache, nausea, dizziness
and drowsiness.
Certain health problems, such as lung disor-
ders or heart problems and age will increase
the effects of Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO) as
does consuming alcohol or high concentra-
tions of tobacco smoke.
Many variables affect Carbon Monoxide
Gas (CO) accumulation. Among these are
the following:
Yacht layout and confi guration
Location of hatch, window, door and
ventilation openings
Location of structures and other boats
Wind direction
Vessel speed
This Owner’s Manual cannot identify or
describe every possible variable or combi-
nation of variables that may affect the ac-
cumulation of Carbon Monoxide Gas (CO).
The yacht operator must remain aware at
all times of the possibility of its accumula-
tion, the prevention of its accumulation and
the appropriate action to be taken if it is
detected.
Be certain to read and have a thorough un-
derstanding of the Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Detector System Section of this Owner’s
Manual. It contains valuable information
and warnings for you and your passengers’
safety.
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The following illustrations show how Carbon
Monoxide Gas (CO) can accumulate in your
yacht while either at your dock or underway.
Become familiar with these examples and
their precautions to prevent exposure to this
poisonous gas.
Blocked hull exhaust out-
lets near a pier, dock, seawall, bulkhead
or any other structure can cause exces-
sive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide
Gas (CO) within the cabin areas of your
yacht. Be certain hull exhaust outlets are
not blocked in any way.
Engine and generator ex-
haust from other vessels alongside your
yacht, while docked or anchored, can
cause excessive accumulation of Carbon
Monoxide Gas (CO) within the cabin and
cockpit areas of your yacht. Be alert for
exhaust from other vessels.
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