™
Thefollowingsuggestionscanhelppreventexhaustfumes
from entering the boat or injuring people in the vicinity:
cabin door(s) or windows that face aft, open. The
natural vacuum created during operation may allow
exhaust gasses to be drawn into the cabin.
1.
DO NOT allow the boat to remain stationary with the
engines running for an extended period of time. Do
notstandorswimneartheexhaustoutputoroutdrive
when the engine is idling.
2.
Use extreme caution while operating the engines in
confined areas such as enclosed slips, congested
piers, or in any area where the exhaust outlets are
facing or near a bulkhead or wall structure of any
kind. Operation under such conditions could easily
lead to exhaust gasses (carbon monoxide) entering
eventhoughyoumayhaveallthehatches,windows,
doors and portholes closed.
Carbon Monoxide - Cabin Doors Warning Label
NOTICE
Currentdeckhatchesaredesignedtoallowven-
tilation when locked in a partially open position.
3.
Neveroperateyourgeneratorwhiletheboatismoored 7. Inspecttheengineexhaustsystemfrequentlyforwater
against any other boat, dock or wall structure that is
against or near the exhaust outlet. Again, operation
under such conditions could easily lead to exhaust
gases (carbon monoxide) entering your boat or the
boat to which you are moored, even though you may
have all the hatches, windows, doors, and portholes
closed.
and exhaust gas leakage, hose deterioration, and
loose hose clamps. See Section R - General Main-
tenance for additional information.
8.
Have a competent marine engine service technician
inspect your exhaust system whenever your boat is
in for service, or if you notice a change in the sound
of your engines.
4.
5.
Under certain conditions, exhaust gases can enter
the boat through the sink drains. Each sink drain For additional information, refer to Section B-2 - Carbon
has a water trap installed to help prevent this. To be
effective, the sink drains must have water in them.
Normaluseofthesinkswillprovidethewaterneeded B. Carbon Monoxide Monitor
Monoxide.
for this to occur.
A carbon monoxide (CO) monitor(s) will sound an alert
Persons sleeping can be easily overcome by carbon shouldcarbonmonoxidereachanunsafelevelinthecabin
monoxidebecausetheyareunawareofitspresence. of your Vista™. The CO Monitors are standard equip-
Sleeping while the engines or generator are running ment and are located in the aft cabin and forward cabin.
isnotrecommended. Ifpersonsaresleepingaboard Refer to the manufacturer’s literature included with the
while underway, or while the generator is running, owner’s packet.
those awake should monitor for carbon monoxide
accumulation in the cabin; especially the sleeping
areas. Openforwardfacingwindowsordeckhatches
Never disarm a CO detector. If a CO detector
to provide fresh air ventilation. Keep hatches, win-
alarms, immediately ventilate the area and
dows, and doorways that face aft or towards the ex-
check passengers for symptoms of CO intoxi-
haust discharge closed.
cation. See your Four Winns dealer for assis-
tance in diagnosing the cause for the alarm.
NEVERoperatethepropulsionengine(s)orgener-
ator while everyone on-board is sleeping. Fatal
carbon monoxide poisoning can occur.
E - 3 ENGINE&DRIVESYSTEM
A. Engine
6.
If possible, ventilate your cabin while under way.
Open a forward hatch or window to allow air to travel Depending upon the Vista™ model, a single engine or
through the cabin. Do not operate the boat with the twin engine propulsion is offered. Again depending on
Vista™ Owner’s Manual
Section E
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