Owner`s manual

3100 OFFSHORE

11.5 Carbon Monoxide

CARBON MONOXIDE IS A LETHAL, TOXIC GAS THAT IS COLORLESS AND ODORLESS.

IT IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT WILL CAUSE DEATH IN CERTAIN LEVELS.

Carbon Monoxide Detector

A carbon monoxide (CO) detector is installed in the cabin on the end of the dinette seat. If excess carbon

monoxide fumes are detected, the detector will sound an alarm indicating the presence of the toxic gas.

ACTUATION OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CAR-

BON MONOXIDE (CO) WHICH CAN BE FATAL. EVACUATE THE CABIN IMMEDIATELY. 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.

The carbon monoxide detector warns the occupants of dangerous accumulation of carbon monoxide gas. It

is automatically activated whenever the house battery switch is in the “ON” position, energizing the cabin DC

breaker panel. Upon power-up, the green power indicator will flash for ten to fifteen minutes. The feature

indicates the unit is in its warm-up stage. The green power indicator will stop flashing when the sensor has

reached optimum operating temperature. The power indicator will then switch from flashing green to solid

green to indicate that the carbon monoxide detector is activated.

This device uses a micro controller to continuously measure and accumulate

CO levels. Should a very high level of carbon monoxide exist, the alarm will

sound within a few minutes. However, if small quantities of CO are present

or high levels are short-lived, the detector will accumulate the information and

determine when an alarm level has been reached.

Always make sure the battery switch is “ON” and the power light on the

carbon monoxide detector is lit whenever the cabin is occupied.

While a CO detector enhances your protection from CO poisoning, it does not

guarantee it will not occur. Do not use the carbon monoxide 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. Remember, the operator of the boat carries the ultimate

responsibility to make sure the boat is properly ventilated and the passengers

are not exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. You should always

be alert to the symptoms and early warning signs of carbon monoxide.

CO DETECTORS ARE VERY RELIABLE AND RARELY SOUND FALSE ALARMS. IF THE ALARM

SOUNDS, ALWAYS ASSUME THE HAZARD IS REAL AND MOVE PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN

EXPOSED TO CARBON MONOXIDE INTO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. NEVER DISABLE THE

CO DETECTOR BECAUSE YOU THINK THE ALARM MAY BE FALSE.

Carbon Monoxide Detector