™
(
ABYC) technical information report: “Educational Infor-
d.
e.
f.
Water heaters
Fireplaces
Charcoal grills
mation About Carbon Monoxide”. This information per-
tainstoallgasoline powered boatsmanufacturedbyFour
Winns.
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide
NOTICE
The boat owner should be aware that other fac-
tors may contribute to carbon monoxide accu-
mulation. The most common ones are listed in
this section. If a person is exhibiting carbon
monoxide-typesymptoms(Referto B-2E Symp-
toms), be sure to take the necessary precau-
tions as prescribed later in this section.
Carbon monoxide is absorbed by the lungs and reacts
withbloodhemoglobintoformcarboxyhemoglobin,which
reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. The
result is a lack of oxygen for the tissues with the subse-
quent tissue death and, if exposure is prolonged,
death of the individual.
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide
NOTICE
Boats fueled by diesel have limited carbon mon-
oxide present in the exhaust in comparison to
gasoline engine exhaust. However, the boat
owner should still be aware of the causes and
effects of carbon monoxide which may occur in
different boating situations.
Carbon monoxide in high concentrations can be fatal in
a matter of minutes. Lower concentrations must not be
ignored because the effects of exposure to CO are cu-
mulative and can be just as lethal.
Certain health related problems and age will increase
the effects of CO. People who smoke or are exposed to
A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Mon- high concentrations of cigarette smoke, consume alco-
oxide
hol or have lung disorders or heart problems, are par-
ticularly susceptible to an increase in the effects from
1
.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless and taste- CO. However, all occupants’ health should be consid-
ered. Physical exertion accelerates the rate at which
the blood absorbs CO.
less gas. It is commonly referred to as CO.
2.
Its weight is about the same as air so it cannot be
expected to rise or fall like some other gases, but E. Symptoms
will distribute itself throughout the space.
One or more of the following symptoms can signal the
adverse effect of CO accumulation:
NOTICE
DO NOT rely on the use of smell or sight of other
gases to detect CO, because it diffuses in the
air much more rapidly than easily detectable
vapors (i.e. visible and aromatic vapors).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Watering and itchy eyes
Flushed appearance
Throbbing temples
Inattentiveness
Inability to think coherently
Loss of physical coordination
B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide
Any time a material containing carbon burns such as 7. Ringing in the ears
gasoline, natural gas, oil, propane, coal, or wood, CO is
produced.
8.
9.
10.
Tightness across the chest
Headache
Drowsiness
Common sources of carbon monoxide are:
11. Incoherence
Slurred speech
13. Nausea
12.
1
.
Internal combustion engines.
Open flame devices such as:
14.
Dizziness
2.
15. Fatigue
16.
Vomiting
a. Cooking ranges
17. Collapse
b. Central heating plants
18. Convulsions
c.
Space heaters
Vista™ Owner’s Manual
Section B
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