Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
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DANGER!
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Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and
extremely dangerous.
ALL engines, generators, and fuel burning appliances produce CO
as exhaust.
Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or very quick exposure to high
concentrations WILL cause BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH.
Teak surfing, dragging, or water skiing within 20 feet of a moving water-
craft can be fatal.
CO Facts
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CO poisoning causes a significant number of boating deaths each year.
Called the "silent killer", CO is an extremely toxic, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
CO can harm or even kill you inside or outside your boat.
CO can affect you whether you’re underway, moored, or anchored.
CO symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication.
CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations, even a few breaths can be fatal.
Breathing CO blocks the ability of your blood to carry oxygen.
The effects are cumulative. Even low levels of exposure can result in injury or death.
Factors that Increase the Effects of CO Poisoning
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Age
Smokers or people exposed to high concentrations of cigarette smoke
Consumption of alcohol
Lung disorders
Heart problems
Pregnancy
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| Tags | Maxum 2900SE |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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