Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 397

Diesel Generator-Checking Typical Exhaust System
DANGER
!
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A TASTELESS,
ODORLESS AND INVISIBLE GAS
THAT CAN CAUSE DISCOMFORT,
SEVERE ILLNESS, AND EVEN DEATH.
EXERCISE CAUTION WHILE OPERATING
GENERATOR OR ENGINES
IN CONFINED SPACES
OR AT DOCKSIDE. DO NOT ALLOW
HULL EXHAUST OUTLETS
TO BECOME BLOCKED
OR EXHAUST FUMES TO BECOME TRAPPED
IN AND AROUND THE CONFINES
OF YOUR BOAT.
DURING IDLE & SLOW CRUISE CONDITIONS,
BILGE BLOWERS SHOULD BE USED.
Periodically inspect the exhaust system for cracks, leaks,
and corrosion.
1. Check all hoses for rigidity, cracks, leaks, or dents.
Replace as needed.
2. Check muffl er for cracks, leaks, or weak walls.
3. Check for loose, corroded, or missing hose clamps.
4. Check the exhaust system for any obstructions including
the generator hull exhaust. Make sure there are no insect
nests at the outlet. Check for carbon or soot deposits which
are indicators of exhaust leaks.
5. Make sure that all carbon monoxide detectors are
working.
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