Carbon Monoxide - Chris-Craft 2015 21 Carina Owner's Manual

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) can harm and even kill you inside or outside your boat!
Did you also know:
1. CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication.
2. CO can affect you whether you're underway, moored, or anchored.
3. You cannot see, smell, or taste CO.
4. CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations, even a few breaths can be
fatal.
Most important of all, did you know carbon monoxide poisonings are preventable. Every boater should
be aware of the risks associated with carbon monoxide - what it is; where it may accumulate; and the
symptoms of CO poisoning. To protect yourself, your passengers, and those around you, learn all you
can about CO.
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas. Carbon Monoxide can
kill you. Ensure there is adequate ventilation when running engines, generators,
and other fuel burning equipment. When the vessel is docked, anchored, or
moored, open all doors, windows, and hatches to distribute fresh air and provide
adequate air circulation. If Carbon Monoxide poisoning is suspected, obtain medi-
cal attention immediately.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is produced when a carbon-based fuel (gasoline, diesel, propane, charcoal,
oil, etc.) burns.
On a boat, sources of CO may include, but is not limited to:
It is the owner/operator's responsibility to recognize CO poisoning.
Symptoms include, but may not be limited to:
1. Engines
2. Barbecues
3. Dizziness
4. Irritated eyes
5. Headaches
6. Unconsciousness
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Safety And Operations Safety And Operations
1 Engines
2 Barbecues
3 Boats moored or tied up near by
4 Generators
5 Portable space heaters
7 Generators
8 Portable space heaters
8 Weakness
9 Ears ringing
10 Nausea
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