Mercury Marine 899846001 manual Good Ventilation, Poor Ventilation

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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WARNING

Avoid the combination of a running engine and poor ventilation. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide in sufficient concentration can lead to unconsciousness, brain damage, or death.

GOOD VENTILATION

Ventilate passenger area, open side curtains, or forward hatches to remove fumes.

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Example of desired air flow through the boat

POOR VENTILATION

Under certain running and/or wind conditions, permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with insufficient ventilation may draw in carbon monoxide. Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in your boat.

Although the occurrence is rare, on a very calm day, swimmers and passengers in an enclosed area of a stationary boat that contains or is near a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon monoxide.

WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY

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a- Running the engine when the boat is moored in a confined space

b - Mooring close to another boat that has its engine running

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Contents Heavy Duty 380, 430 Warranty MessageHIN Table of Contents Cleaning Procedure Deflating Folding Instructions Warranty Registration United States and Canada Warranty InformationTransfer of Warranty What is Covered What Mercury will do Duration of CoverageWhat is not Covered HOW to Obtain Warranty CoverageDisclaimers and Limitations Before Operating Your Boat General InformationBoaters Responsibilities Lanyard Stop Switch General Information While YOU are Cruising Protecting People In The WaterWhile Boat is Stationary Wave And Wake JumpingImpact With Underwater Hazards Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Exhaust EmissionsPoor Ventilation Good VentilationWhile Boat is Moving Safe Boating SuggestionsGeneral Information Models with PVC Fabric Specifications530 Models with Hypalon FabricWind Force and Wave Height Manufacturers PlatePowered Boat Rating Component Location ‑ PVC Models Boat ComponentsBack View Front ViewSide View Transom ViewComponent Location ‑ Hypalon Models Model 380 shown Trailering Boat TransportingOperation Floorboard Installation Models with Wood FloorsSlide the rear floorboard No.5 under the transom retainer. b Side joiners Floorboard Installation Models with Aluminium Floors Six board model Slide the rear floorboard under the transom retainers. b 24122 Closed position Valve cap InflatingOverpressure Security Valve ‑ Hypalon Models Pre‑Operating Check List Outboard PowerLoading Plug Drain Valve Operation Drain Valve OperationSlide Drain Valve Operation Beaching TowingAir Chamber Deflates Accidently Deflating MaintenanceCleaning Procedure Folding Instructions 23508 Air Chamber Repair ‑ Hypalon Fabric RepairsTWO Part Adhesive Air Chamber Repair ‑ PVC FabricONE Part Glue Emergency Repairs only Repairs Repairs Storage Preparation StorageService Assistance Owners Service AssistanceParts And Accessories Inquiries Service Away From Home