Owner`s manual

2870 OFFSHORE
Remember, carbon monoxide detectors do not guarantee that CO poisoning will not occur. Do not
use the CO detector as a replacement for ordinary precautions or periodic inspections of equipment.
Never rely on alarm systems to save your life, common sense is still prudent and necessary.
Please read the owner’s manual supplied by the CO detector manufacturer and included with this
manual, for operation instructions and additional information regarding the hazards of carbon
monoxide gas. Refer to the Ventilation Chapter for information on ventilating your boat properly
while underway and other precautions while at anchor or in a slip. This is especially essential if
your boat is equipped with a generator. The book entitled “Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts,” included
with this manual, also has additional information and cautions regarding carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Many manufacturers of carbon monoxide detectors offer a testing and recertification program. We
recommend that you contact the manufacturer of your carbon monoxide detector and have it tested
and recertified periodically.
ACTUATION OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) WHICH CAN BE FATAL. EVACUATE THE CABIN IMMEDI-
ATELY. DO A HEAD COUNT TO CHECK THAT ALL PERSONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR.
DO NOT REENTER THE CABIN UNTIL IT HAS BEEN AIRED OUT AND THE PROBLEM
FOUND AND CORRECTED.
9.7 First Aid
It is the operator's responsibility to be familiar with the proper first-
aid procedures and be able to care for minor injuries or illnesses
of your passengers. In an emergency, you could be far from
professional medical assistance. We strongly recommend that
you be prepared by receiving training in basic first aid and CPR.
This can be done through classes given by the Red Cross or your
local hospital.
Your boat should also be equipped with at least a simple marine first-aid kit and a first-aid manual.
The marine first-aid kit should be designed for the marine environment and be well supplied. It
should be accessible and each person on board should be aware of its location. As supplies are
used, replace them promptly. Some common drugs and antiseptics may lose their strength or
become unstable as they age. Ask a medical professional about the supplies you should carry and
the safe shelf life of prescription drugs or other medical supplies that may be in your first-aid kit.
Replace questionably old supplies whether they have been used or not.
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