Owner`s manual

22 KODIAK
Sound Signaling Devices:
The navigation rules require sound signals to be made under certain circumstances. Recreational
vessels are also required to sound fog signals during periods of reduced visibility. Therefore, you
must have some means of making an efficient sound signal that is audible for .5 nautical miles.
Navigation Lights:
Recreational boats are required to display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise and other
periods of reduced visibility (fog, rain, haze, etc.) Navigation lights are intended to keep other
vessels informed of your presence and course. Your Kodiak is equipped with the navigation lights
required by the U.S. Coast Guard at the time of manufacture. It is up to you to make sure they are
operational and turned on when required.
9.6 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring System
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A LETHAL, TOXIC GAS THAT IS COLORLESS AND ODORLESS.
IT IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT WILL CAUSE DEATH IN CERTAIN LEVELS.
The carbon monoxide (CO) monitor is installed in the cabin as standard equipment and warns the
occupants of dangerous accumulations of carbon monoxide gas. If excess carbon monoxide fumes
are detected, the monitor will sound an alarm indicating the presence of the toxic gas.
Should a very high level of carbon monoxide exist, the alarm will sound in a few minutes.
However, if small quantities of CO are present or high levels are short-lived, the alarm will
accumulate the information and determine when an alarm level has been reached. The carbon
monoxide detector is automatically activated whenever the battery switch is in the "ON" position.
The power light on the carbon monoxide detector should be lit to indicate that the carbon monoxide
detector is activated.
Always make sure the battery switch is "ON" and the power light on the carbon monoxide
detector is lit whenever the cabin is occupied.
A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide (CO) is invisible, tasteless, odorless, and is
produced by all engines, heating and cooking appliances. The most common sources of CO on
boats are gasoline engines and auxiliary generators and propane or butane stoves. These produce
large amounts of CO and should never be operated while sleeping.
A slight buildup of carbon monoxide over several hours causes headache, nausea and other
symptoms that are similar to food poisoning, motion sickness or flu. High concentrations can be
fatal within minutes. Many cases of carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that while victims are
aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the area or calling for help. Also, young children, elderly persons, and pets may be the first
affected.
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