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410 Convertible

Chapter 8:

VENTILATION SYSTEM

8.1 Cabin Ventilation

Ventilation to the cabin area is provided by three deck hatches.

Additionally, there is a 12-volt exhaust blower in the head

compartment that provides forced ventilation to that area

whenever the blower is activated by the switch on the head

compartment wall.

Deck Hatch

The deck hatch is supported in the open position by one or

two adjustable hatch adjusters. They are secured in the closed

position by one or two cam levers on the inside of the hatch.

There is a sliding lock on each cam lever to prevent them from

open accidentally.

To open a hatch, release the lock and rotate the cam lever to the

open position. Raise the hatch and secure it with the knob on

the hatch lifter. To close the hatch, loosen the hatch adjuster

and lower the hatch. Secure in the closed position with the

two cam levers and slide locks.

Each hatch is equipped with a retractable sunshade and screen.

To use the screen, pull the plastic tab for the screen on the side

of the hatch and attach it to the plastic tab on the other side

of the hatch. To use the sunshade, pull the plastic tab for the

sunshade and attach it to the plastic tab on the other side hatch.

When the tabs are attached, they can slide in either direction to

select the screen or the sunshade. Disconnect the tabs to store

the screen and the sunshade or to open and close the hatch.

8.2 Carbon Monoxide and Proper

Ventilation

FAILURE TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE BOAT

WHILE THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING MAY PERMIT

CARBON MONOXIDE TO ACCUMULATE WITHIN

THE CABIN AND OPEN AREAS OF YOUR BOAT.

CARBON MONOXIDE IS A COLORLESS AND

ODORLESS GAS THAT IS LETHAL WHEN INHALED.

CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PROPERLY VENTILATE

THE BOAT AND TO AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE

FROM ACCUMULATING IN THE BOAT WHENEVER

AN ENGINE IS RUNNING.

A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide (CO) is invis-

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

heating and cooking appliances. The most common sources

of CO on boats are gasoline engines, auxiliary generators and

propane or butane stoves. These produce large amounts of

CO and should never be operated while sleeping. The hazard

also may be created by a boat nearby whose exhaust fumes are

entering your boat. Boats also have a problem due to the “sta

tion wagon effect” where engine exhaust fumes are captured

in the vacuum or low pressure area, usually the cockpit, bridge

deck and cabin, that can be created by the forward speed of

the boat.

Boats underway should close all aft facing hatches and doors.

The forward facing deck hatches should be open whenever

possible to help pressurize the living spaces of the boat. No

sleeping in the cabin should be permitted while underway.

Deck Hatch

Carbon Monoxide Detector

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