1.3
S
ECTION
1 • S
AFETY
52 Sedan Bridge
(525 Sedan Bridge)
Fumes from engine, generators, and other equipment
and appliances using burning fuel contain carbon
monxide.
Carbon Monoxide can kill you.
Open all doors, curtains, windows, and hatches to let
fresh air circulate, when running engine, generator
or burning any fuel when boat is anchored, moored
or docked.
!
DANGER
4. C
ARBON
M
ONOXIDE
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are
dizziness, ears ringing, headaches, nausea and
unconsciousness. A poisoning victim’s skin often
turns cherry red. Because carbon monoxide gas
(CO) is odorless, colorless and tasteless, it is
unlikely to be noticed until a person is overcome.
Dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide will
be present if:
•
the engine and/or generator exhaust systems
leak;
•
insufficient fresh air is circulating where people
are present; and
•
fumes move from the rear of the boat into the
cockpit and cabin area.
Even in rainy cold weather ventilation must be
maintained to avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning. You
will get wet and/or cold.
!
DANGER
Sleeping on the boat requires an operating Carbon
Monoxide detection system in each sleeping location.
!
DANGER
USING CANVAS CURTAINS.
OPERATING WITH THE BOW HIGH.
WINDS BLOWING EXHAUST TOWARD BOAT
OCCUPANTS.
GOOD VENTILATION.
BLOCKING HULL EXHAUSTS. OPERATING AT
SLOW SPEED OR DEAD IN THE WATER.
OPERATING ENGINE AND/OR GENERATOR
IN CONFINED SPACES.
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OPEN FWD HATCH &
WINDSHIELD VENT
ROLL UP FWD WINDSHIELD
IF USING CANVAS
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ARBON
M
ONOXIDE
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AY
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CCUMULATE
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. 1.3.1)
