Where And How Co Can Accumulate; How To Protect Yourself And Others From Co - Maxum 2400 SE Sport Express 2004 Owner's Manual Supplement

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!

Where and How CO Can Accumulate

Stationary Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include:
A. Using engine,
generator, or
other fuel
burning device
when boat is
moored in a
confined
space.
To correct stationary situations A and/or B:
• Close all windows, portlights and hatches.
• If possible, move your boat away from source of CO.
Running Conditions That Increase CO Accumulations Include:
C. Running boat with trim angle of bow too high.
To correct running situations C and/or D:
• Trim bow down.
• Open windows and canvas.
• When possible, run boat so that prevailing winds help dissipate exhaust.

How to Protect Yourself and Others From CO

• Know where and how CO may accumulate in and around your boat (see above).
• Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat at all times.
• Know where your engine and generator exhaust outlets are located and keep everyone away from these areas.
• Never sit on, or hang onto, the back deck or swim platform while the engine(s) are running.
• Never enter the areas under swim platforms where exhaust outlets are located. Although CO can be present with-
out the smell of exhaust fumes, if exhaust fumes are detected on the boat, take immediate action to dissipate these
fumes.
• Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning. Get the person into fresh air immediately. Seek medical
attention—unless you're sure it's not CO.
• Install and maintain CO alarms inside your boat. Do not ignore any alarm. Replace alarms as recommended by the
alarm manufacturer.
• Follow the checklists provided on the next page.
• Get a Vessel Safety Check.
For information on how to get a free VESSEL SAFETY CHECK, visit www.vesselsafetycheck.org or contact your
local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power Squadrons®.
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: 1-800-368-5647 or on the Internet at: http://www.cgaux.org
• U.S. Power Squadrons: 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or on the Internet at: http://www.usps.org
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B. Mooring too close to another boat that is using its
engine, generator, or other fuel burning device.
D. Running boat without through ventilation (sta-
tion wagon effect).