Westerbeke 6.5 MCG Service Manual page 2

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Exhaust gas from diesel and
gasoline engines (and some of
its constituentsr are known to
the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
A
WARNING:
Exhaust gasses contain Carbon Monoxide, an odorless and
colorless gas. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause
unconsciousness and death. Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide
exposure can include:
•Dizziness
•Nausea
•Headache
• Weakness and Sleepiness
• Throbbing in Temples
• Muscular Twitching
• Vomiting
•Inability to Think Coherently
IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS,
GET OUT INTO THE FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. If symptoms persist,
seek medical attention. Shut down the unit and do not restart
until it has been inspected and repaired.
A WARNING DECAL is provided by WESTERBEKE and
should be fixed to a bulkhead near your engine or
generator.
WESTERBEKE also recommends installing CARBON
MONOXIDE DETECTORS in the living/sleeping
quarters of your vessel. They are cost affective and
easily obtainable at your local marine store.