Owner`s manual

2870 OFFSHORE
Chapter 8:
VENTILATION SYSTEM
8.1 Cabin Ventilation
Ventilation to the cabin area is provided by a deck hatch and
opening port windows.
Port Windows
The port windows are secured by cam action locks. The locks
should be adjusted so they are tight enough to seal the windows
in the closed position, but not so tight that they break the plastic.
The cam locks are adjusted by turning the two allen head bolts
located at the base of each cam lock.
Deck Hatch
The deck hatch is supported in the open position by an
adjustable hatch adjuster. To close the hatch, loosen the hatch
adjuster and lower the hatch. Secure in the closed position with
the two cam levers on the inside of the hatch.
8.2 Carbon Monoxide and Ventilation
FAILURE TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE BOAT WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING MAY
PERMIT CARBON MONOXIDE TO ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE CABIN. CARBON MON-
OXIDE IS A COLORLESS AND ODORLESS GAS THAT IS LETHAL WHEN INHALED AND
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PROPERLY VEN-
TILATE THE BOAT AND TO AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ACCUMULATING IN THE
BOAT WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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, auxiliary generators and propane or butane stoves. These produce large
amounts of CO and should never be operated while sleeping. The hazard also may be created by
a boat nearby whose exhaust fumes are entering your boat. Boats also have a problem do to the
8-1
Forward Deck Hatch
Opening Port Window