Westerbeke 5.5 kw EDC 60 HZ Operator's Manual page 2

· CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Marine diesel and gasoline engine
exhaust and some of its constituents
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 pelSist,
seek medical attention. Shut down the unit and dl! not restart
until it has been inspected and repaired.
·:WARNING
GenelalolB Produce CARBON MONOXIDE
Regular Maintenance Required
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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 near the engine room. They
are inexpensive and easily obtainable at your local
hardware store.
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