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11.6 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System

CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, ODORLESS

AND DANGEROUS. ALL ENGINES, GENERATORS

AND FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES EXHAUST

CA RBO N MONOXI DE (C O). DIRE C T AND

PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE

BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH. SIGNS OF EXPOSURE

TO CO INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND

DROWSINESS.

The carbon monoxide (CO) detector is installed in the cabin

as standard equipment and warns the occupants of dangerous

accumulations of carbon monoxide gas. If excess carbon

monoxide fumes are detected, the detector 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 automati

cally activated whenever the house battery switch is “ON” and

the DC Main breaker on the cabin AC/DC panel is “ON”. The

power light on the carbon monoxide detector should be lit to

indicate that the carbon monoxide detector is activated. Always

make sure the house battery switch and the DC Main breaker

are both “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 invis

ible, tasteless, odorless, and is produced by all engines, heating

and cooking appliances. The most common sources of CO

on boats are the engines, 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 poison

ing 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. There

fore, 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.

Carbon Monoxide Detector

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