Kohler 13.5CCOZ Operation And Installation Manual page 6

Exhaust System
WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death.
The exhaust system must be leakproof and
routinely inspected.
Carbon monoxide symptoms. Carbon monoxide
can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon
monoxide is a poisonous gas which is present in
exhaust gases. Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms
include but are not limited to the following:
D Light-headedness, dizziness
D Physical fatigue, weakness in joints and muscles
D Sleepiness, mental fatigue, inability to concentrate
or speak clearly, blurred vision
D Stomachache, vomiting, nausea
If experiencing any of these symptoms and carbon
monoxide poisoning is possible, affected persons
should seek fresh air immediately. They should remain
active. They should not sit, lie down, or fall asleep. Alert
others to the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning.
If the condition of affected persons does not improve
within minutes of breathing fresh air, they should seek
medical attention.
TP-5592 7/96
Copper tubing exhaust systems. Carbon monoxide
can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Do not
use copper tubing in diesel exhaust systems. Sulfur in
diesel exhaust causes rapid deterioration of copper
tubing exhaust systems resulting in exhaust/water
leakage.
Inspecting exhaust system. Carbon monoxide can
cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. In addition
to routine exhaust system inspection, install a carbon
monoxide detector. Consult your boat builder or dealer
for approved detector installation. Inspect your detector
before each generator set use.
Operating generator set. Carbon monoxide can
cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Use the
following precautions when installing and operating
generator set. Carbon monoxide is an odorless,
colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas. Be especially
careful if operating the generator set when moored or
anchored under calm conditions as gases may
accumulate. If operating the generator set dockside,
moor the craft so that the exhaust discharges on the lee
side (the side sheltered from the wind). Always be
aware of others— make sure your exhaust is directed
away from other boats and buildings. Do not install
exhaust outlet where exhaust can be drawn in through
portholes, vents, or air conditioners. If the generator set
exhaust discharge outlet is near the waterline water
could enter the exhaust discharge outlet and close or
restrict the flow of exhaust. Avoid overloading the craft.
Safety Precautions and Instructions III