What Is Carbon Monoxide; Dangerous Co Situations; Symptoms Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Airstream TOMMY BAHAMA 2019 Owner's Manual

What Is Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that
is released when fuels are burned� It is invisible, has
no smell, and is therefore very difficult to detect with
the human senses� Under normal conditions, in a room
where fuel-burning appliances are well maintained and
correctly ventilated, the amount of CO released into the
room by appliances is not dangerous�
These fuels include wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural
gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane� Common
appliances are often sources of CO� If they are not
properly maintained, are improperly ventilated, or
malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly� CO is a real
danger in air-tight vehicles with added insulation,
sealed windows, and other weatherproofing that can
trap CO inside�
The following conditions can result in potentially

dangerous CO situations

1� Excessive spillage or reverse-venting of fuel-
burning appliances caused by outdoor conditions,
such as:
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high
gusts of wind�
• Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with
extended periods between cycles)�
• Negative pressure differential resulting from
use of exhaust fans�
• Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning
appliances competing for limited internal air�
• Vent-pipe connections vibrating loose from
clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters�
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent-
pipe designs which can amplify the above
situations�
2� Extended use of un-vented fuel burning devices�
3� Temperature increase that can trap exhaust gases
near the ground�
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Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

• Mild Exposure - Slight headache, nausea, vomiting,
fatigue (flu-like symptoms).
• Medium Exposure - Throbbing headache,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate�
• Extreme Exposure - Convulsions, unconsciousness,
heart and lung failure� Exposure to CO can cause
brain damage and/or death.
Smoke and CO Alarms are shipped with batteries
deactivated. Ask dealer to activate batteries or
activate batteries immediately upon delivery.
Failure to follow warning will remove your
protection.
Many causes of reported CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING indicate that while victims are aware
that they are not well, they become so disoriented
that they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the area or calling for assistance. Also
young children and pets may be the first to be
affected.
Test Units in your touring coach after the vehicle
has been in storage, before each trip, and at least
once a week while in use. If the alarm ever fails to
test correctly, have it replaced immediately. If the
alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you
to a problem. Failure to test units used in RVs as
described may remove your protection.
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