Carbon Monoxide (Co); Co Facts; Factors That Increase The Effects Of Co Poisoning - Bayliner 285 Cruiser Owner's Manual

285 Cruiser • Owner's Manual Supplement

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

CO Facts

 CO poisoning causes a significant number of boating deaths each year.
 Called the "silent killer", CO is an extremely toxic, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
 CO can harm or even kill you inside or outside your boat.
 CO can affect you whether you're underway, moored, or anchored.
 CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication.
 CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations, even a few breaths can be fatal.
 Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen.
 The effects are cumulative. Even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death.

Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning

 Age
 Smokers or people exposed to high concentrations of cigarette smoke
 Consumption of alcohol
 Lung disorders
 Heart problems
 Pregnancy
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 Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and
extremely dangerous.
 ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO
as exhaust.
 Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high
concentrations WILL cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.
 Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving water-
craft can be fatal.
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CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!
 NEVER use full canvas and vinyl enclosures when the engine or generator
is running.
 For proper fresh air circulation, remove forward, aft, and both side enclo-
sure curtains BEFORE starting the engine or generator.
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