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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.

Drug or alcohol use increases the effect of CO exposure.

Individuals with cardiac or respiratory conditions are very

susceptible to the dangers of carbon monoxide. CO poisoning

is especially dangerous during sleep when victims are unaware

of any side effects. The following are symptoms which may

signal exposure to CO: (1) Headache (2) Tightness of chest or

hyperventilation (3) Flushed face (4) Nausea (5) Drowsiness

(6) Fatigue or Weakness (7) Inattention or confusion (8) Lack

of normal coordination.

Persons who have been exposed to carbon monoxide should

be moved into fresh air immediately. Have the victim breath

deeply and seek immediate medical attention. To learn more

about CO poisoning, contact your local health authorities.

Low levels of carbon monoxide over an extended period of

time can be just as lethal as high doses over a short period.

Therefore, low levels of carbon monoxide can cause the

alarm to sound before the occupants of the boat notice any

symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. CO detectors

are very reliable and rarely sound false alarms. If the alarm

sounds, always assume the hazard is real and move persons

who have been exposed to carbon monoxide into fresh air

immediately. Never disable the CO detector because you

think the alarm may be false. Always contact the detector

manufacturer or your local fire department for assistance in

finding and correcting the situation.

Remember, carbon monoxide detectors do not guarantee that

CO poisoning will not occur. Do not use the CO detector as a

replacement for ordinary precautions or periodic inspections

of equipment. Never rely on alarm systems to save your life,

common sense is still prudent and necessary.

Please read the owner’s manual supplied by the CO detector

manufacturer and included with this manual, for operation

instructions and additional information regarding the hazards

of carbon monoxide gas. Refer to the Ventilation chapter for

information on ventilating your boat properly while underway

and other precautions while at anchor or in a slip. This is

especially essential if your boat is equipped with the optional

generator. Many manufacturers of carbon monoxide detectors

offer a testing and recertification program. We recommend

that you contact the manufacturer of your carbon monoxide

detector and have it tested and recertified periodically.

ACTUATION  OF  THE  CARbON  MONOXIDE
DETECTOR  INDICATES  THE  PRESENCE  OF
CARbON MONOXIDE (CO) WHICH CAN bE FATAL.
EVACUATE THE  CAbIN  IMMEDIATELY.    DO  A
HEAD  COUNT TO  CHECK THAT  ALL  PERSONS
ARE ACCOUNTED FOR.  DO NOT REENTER THE
CAbIN UNTIL IT HAS bEEN AIRED OUT AND THE
PRObLEM FOUND AND CORRECTED.

11.7 First Aid

It is the operator’s responsibility to be familiar with the proper

first‑aid procedures and be able to care for minor injuries or

illnesses of your passengers. In an emergency, you could

be far from professional medical assistance. We strongly

recommend that you be prepared by receiving training in

basic first aid and CPR. This can be done through classes

given by the Red Cross or your local hospital.

Your boat also should be

equipped with at least a simple

marine first‑aid kit and a first‑

aid manual. The marine first‑aid