Owner`s manual

Ventilation System
6-1
Section 6
C 260
Ventilation System
6.1 Head Compartment
Ventilation
The head compartment is ventilated through
a port light on the port side of the console
and through slots in the head compartment
doorway.
Port Lites
The port lites are secured by adjustable
dogs. The dogs should be adjusted so they
are tight enough to seal the windows in the
closed position, but not so tight that they are
difficult to latch. The dogs are adjusted by
turning a screw. This screw increases or
decreases the pressure on each dog. The
screen must be removed prior to closing the
port lite to ensure a water resistant seal.
6.2 Carbon Monoxide and
Proper Ventilation
The Safety Equipment chapter in this man-
ual contains important information on carbon
monoxide. Read the section entitled "Car-
bon Monoxide" in the Safety Equipment
chapter of this Owner's Manual.
6.3 Bilge Compartment
Ventilation
A flow of air into the bilge compartment is
provided by four vents located on either side
of the cockpit, under the gunwale boards.
This provides adequate air movement in the
bilge compartment.
6.4 Maintenance
• Periodically lubricate all hinges and latch
assemblies with a light oil.
• Periodically clean and coat gasket mate-
rials with silicone to help keep them pli-
able.
• The opening port windows are made of
acrylic plastic. Acrylic plastic scratches
easily. Never use a dry cloth or glass
cleaning solutions on acrylic plastic. Use
a soft cloth and mild soap and water for
routine cleaning. Solvents and products
containing ammonia can permanently
damage acrylic plastic. Please refer to
the Routine Maintenance chapter for
more information on the proper mainte-
nance for acrylic plastic.