Owner`s manual

CO in engine exhaust from your boat can accumulate within enclosed areas
when your boat is operating at slow speed or stopped in the water. Installing
rear canvas while underway increases the chance of CO accumulation in your
boat. Tail wind can increase accumulation. Provide adequate ventilation or
slightly increase speed if possible (Figure 2-7).
With canvas in place, hull exhaust (while underway) can cause CO to accu-
mulate within enclosed areas. Provide adequate ventilation when the canvas
top, side curtains and/or back curtains are in their closed protective positions
(Figure 2-8).
FIGURE 2-7 BACKDRAFTING
FIGURE 2-8 WHILE UNDERWAY
Even with the best boat design and construction, CO may still
accumulate in enclosed areas under certain conditions. Con-
tinuously observe passengers for symptoms of CO poisoning.
CO Detector
We recommend that you have marine grade CO detectors
installed in boats with canvas enclosures. Monitors are avail-
able from your dealer. Monitors should be professionally
installed and calibrated.
NOTE: A CO detector is not a gas fuel vapor detector. Gas
fuel vapor detectors do not monitor the buildup of carbon
monoxide in an enclosed area.
LANYARD STOP SWITCH
NOTE: This component is supplied by the engine manufac-
turer. Refer to the engine Owner’s Manual for detailed infor-
mation about this switch.
When hull exhaust outlets are blocked by a pier, dock, seawall or any other
means, CO can accumulate within enclosed areas. Make sure hull exhaust
outlets are not blocked (Figure 2-9).
FIGURE 2-9 BLOCKED OUTLETS
The lanyard stop switch must never be removed or modified and must always
be kept free from obstructions that could interfere with its operation.
FIGURE 2-10 LANYARD STOP SWITCH
This safety device automatically stops the engine when lanyard
is attached to the operator and the operator falls or moves
away from the control station. The stop switch (Figure 2-10)
incorporates a shutoff switch, switch clip, lanyard and lanyard
clip. The lanyard clip is securely attached to the operator’s
clothing, arm, or leg. Be sure to attach the lanyard to a place
where it is free of obstructions and to something that will
move with the operator if he or she leaves the helm station.
In order for the engine to run, the lock plate on the end of
the lanyard must be attached to the engine stop switch. To
reset the switch after engine shutdown, reinstall the switch
slip above the interrupter switch and flip the interrupter
switch.
NOTE: The switch on your boat may be different from the
typical switch illustrated here. Refer to the engine manual for
more information.
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