Operation; Boathouses, Sea Walls And Confined Spaces; The Effect Of Boats Moored Alongside - Four winns 348 vista Owner's Manual

1.. Make.sure.all.exhaust.clamps.are.in.place..
and.secured.
2.. Make.sure.ventilation.systems.work.and.are.not.
obstructed.or.restricted.
3.. Make.sure.gaps.around.the.engine.room.plumbing.
and.cableways.and.exhaust.system.doors,.
hatches,.and.access.panels.are.minimized.to.
reduce.the.opportunity.for.CO.to.enter.the.accom-
modation.space(s).
H. Operation
Cold.Start.vs..Warm.Start:.CO.production.is.greater.
while.the.combustion.chamber.surfaces.and.gas.
passages.are.cold.versus.when.they.are.warm....
A.boat.operator.should:
1.. Pay.attention.to.ventilating.the.boat.
2.. Orient.the.boat.so.it.will.allow.the.maximum.
dissipation.of.CO..
3.. Minimize.the.time.spent.on.getting.underway...
4.. In.order.to.minimize.CO.buildup,.do.not.warm.up.
or.run.propulsion.engine(s).for.extended.periods.
while.the.vessel.is.stationary.
The following are examples of possible
situations where carbon monoxide can
accumulate within your boat while docked,
anchored, or underway. Become familiar
with these examples and their precautions
to prevent dangerous accidents or death.
I.

Boathouses, Sea Walls and Confined Spaces

A.boat.operator.should.be.aware.that.dangerous.
concentrations.of.CO.can.accumulate.when.a.boat,.
generator.or.other.engine.operated.device.is.operated.
while the boat is moored in a confined area such as:
1.. Boathouses,
2.. Proximity.to.sea.walls,.or
3.. Proximity.to.other.boats.
Boating Safety - Section B
Keep.engine.room.hatches.and.doors.closed.when.
operating.engines,.including.the.generator..
Pay.attention.to.prevailing.conditions.and.provide.for.
ventilation.to.induce.fresh.air.and.minimize.exhaust.
re-entry..Orient.the.boat.for.maximum.dissipation.of.
the.exhaust..DO.NOT.run.the.boat.or.boat.equipment.
for.extended.periods.under.these.conditions...
See.Figure.B-7.
Figure B-7: The effect of sea walls
and other confined spaces.
Be.aware.that.cockpit.and.deck.drains.can.be.a.
source.of.CO.ingress.into.boats,.especially.boats.with.
cockpit.or.decks.enclosed.with.canvas.or.permanent.
boat.structures.
J. The Effect of Boats Moored Alongside
A.boat.operator.should.be.aware.that.carbon.monox-
ide.is.emitted.from.any.boat's.exhaust..The.operation,.
mooring,.and.anchoring.in.an.area.containing.other.
boats.may.be.in.an.atmosphere.containing.CO.not..
of.the.operator's.making..An.operator.likewise.needs.
to.be.aware.of.the.effect.of.their.boat.on.other.boats..
in.the.area..Of.prime.concern.is.the.operation.of.an.
auxiliary.generator.where.boats.are.moored.along.
side.each.other..Be.aware.of.the.effect.your.exhaust.
may.have.on.other.boats.and.be.aware.that.the.
operation.of.other.boats'.equipment.may.affect.the.
carbon.monoxide.concentration.on.your.boat....
See.Figure.B-8.
Figure B-8: The effect of boats moored along side.
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