Owner`s manual

C 280/S 280/C 310/S 310

CO POISONING PRODUCES FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS: WATERY AND ITCHY EYES, HEADACHES

AND FATIGUE. YOU CAN’T SEE IT AND YOU CAN’T SMELL IT. IT’S AN INVISIBLE KILLER.

The following are symptoms which may signal

exposure to CO: dizziness, flushed face, ears

ringing, headaches, tightness of chest or hyper-

ventilation, drowsiness, fatigue or weakness, inat-

tention or confusion, lack of normal coordination,

nausea and unconsciousness. The victim’s skin

also may turn red. A slight build-up of carbon

monoxide in the human body over several hours

causes headache, nausea and other symptoms simi-

lar to food poisoning, motion sickness or the flu.

Anyone with these symptoms should immediately

be moved to an area of fresh air. Have the victim

breath deeply and seek immediate medical atten-

tion. To learn more about CO poisoning, contact

your local health authorities.

In certain situations, boats can have a problem due

to the “station wagon effect” where engine exhaust fumes are captured in the vessel by the vacuum or low

pressure area, usually the cockpit, bridge deck and cabin, that can be created by the forward speed of the boat.

Boats that are underway should close all aft facing portholes, hatches and doors. The forward facing deck

hatches should be open whenever possible to help pressurize the living spaces of the boat. Sleeping,

particularly in aft cabins, should not be permitted while underway. Proper ventilation should be maintained

on the bridge deck by opening a forward window or windshield to drive fumes away from the occupants. The

canvas drop or aft curtain must be removed and the side curtains should be opened or removed to increase

air flow and maintain proper ventilation whenever the engines are running.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE ENGINES BE OPERATING WITH SIDE CURTAINS

CLOSED AND THE AFT OR DROP CURTAIN INSTALLED.

Extreme caution must be taken while at anchor or in a slip and an auxiliary power generator is operating. Wind

still nights can easily allow fumes to enter the boat. Inspect the exhaust systems of propulsion and the

auxiliary generators, if installed, frequently for possible leaks. High concentrations of CO in your boat may

originate from an adjacent boat. Exhaust fumes from nearby boats may enter your boat through open hatches

or windows.

FAILURE TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE BOAT WHILE THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING MAY

PERMIT CARBON MONOXIDE TO ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE CABIN. CARE MUST BE

TAKEN TO PROPERLY VENTILATE THE BOAT AND TO AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE FROM

ACCUMULATING IN THE BOAT WHENEVER AN ENGINE IS RUNNING.

Please read the book entitled, "Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts - Owner's Manual" included with this manual for

additional information regarding the hazards and symptoms of carbon monoxide gas and carbon monoxide

poisoning. If you did not receive this manual, please contact the Pursuit Customer Relations Department.