UTTERN D70 - Carbon Monoxide Monitor

Uern D70 — System & Component Overview and Operaon
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Fire Exnguisher
Fire exnguisher
The re exnguisher is located on the starboard side of the vessel between the helm seat and the
entertainment center.
7. Carbon Monoxide Monitor
Uern boats are equipped with carbon monoxide (CO) monitors in the cabin and enclosed berths or
staterooms. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless, extremely toxic gas produced by
engines, heaters, stoves or generators. When inhaled it combines with hemoglobin in the blood,
prevenng absorpon of oxygen and is unlikely to be noced unl the person is overcome. Prolonged
exposure to low concentraon or very short exposure to high concentraons can result in
asphyxiaon and death.
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning include dizziness, headaches, ringing in the ears, nausea, or
unconsciousness. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. These symptoms are oen
confused with seasickness or intoxicaon, so those aected may not receive the medical aenon
they need. The poisoning vicm’s skin oen turns cherry red. If CO poisoning is suspected, have the
vicm breath fresh air deeply. If breathing stops, resuscitate. A vicm oen revives, then relapses
because organs are damaged by lack of oxygen.
Carbon Monoxide Accumulaon & Prevenon
Carbon Monoxide can accumulate in dangerous concentraons anywhere in or around your boat
including on back decks, swim plaorms, or in water around generator exhausts. CO can remain in
or around your boat at dangerous levels even if your engine is no longer running. To minimize the risk
of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, consider the following:
 Make sure that at all mes, there is good venlaon throughout the boat. Open all hatches,
portlights, or canvas openings to let fresh air circulate.
 Never operate the boat with the canvas enclosure unless there is venlaon throughout the
boat (i.e. forward and a canvas panels are removed to allow air ow through the boat).
 Never operate the boat with only the cabin entry door opened.
In the event that the Carbon Monoxide alarm acvates:
 Do not ignore the alarm.