Jayco JAY FEATHER Towables 2020 Owner's Manual page 33

Section 2: Occupant Safety
The alarm is directly wired to the 12-volt electrical
system, with continuous power being supplied by
the recreational vehicle batteries. There is no 9-volt
battery power supply. As a result, the alarm is al-
ways drawing a small amount of current from the
recreation vehicle batteries. Although the current
draw is slight, it could drain the batteries during ex-
tended storage periods. This condition is not likely
to occur except during storage situations when the inverter
cannot restore the battery charge. If the battery cable is
disconnected at the battery terminals, the combination
alarm will not work.
Be sure to read, understand and follow the owner's informa-
tion from the manufacturer of the combination CO/propane
alarm. This includes information regarding the limited life
Carbon monoxide/propane
of the alarm.
alarm (alarm may vary from
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison. It is a color-
model(s) shown)
less, odorless and tasteless gas. Many cases of reported
carbon monoxide poisoning indicate while victims are aware
they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the recreational vehicle or calling for assistance. Young children and household pets
may be the first affected.
Your combination carbon monoxide/propane alarm is designed to detect the toxic carbon
monoxide fumes that result from incomplete combustion, such as those emitted from appli-
ances, furnaces, fireplaces and auto exhaust.
A carbon monoxide/propane alarm is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for other combustible gas,
fire or smoke alarms. This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide
gas from ANY source of combustion. It is not designed to detect smoke, fire or any other
gas. Please note that there are hazards against which carbon monoxide detection may not be
effective, such as natural gas leaks or explosions.
This alarm is designed to sense the presence of carbon monoxide/propane gas, however
there are other combustible fumes or vapors that may be detected by the sensor including
(but not limited to): acetone, alcohol, butane and gasoline.
These chemicals can be found in commonly used items such as deodorants, colognes, per-
fumes, adhesives, lacquer, kerosene, glues, wine, liquor, most cleaning agents and the pro-
pellants of aerosol cans.
High temperatures can activate glue and adhesive vapors. If you close up a recreational
vehicle on a hot day, the chemicals used in its construction may be detected for months after
the vehicle was constructed (for more information, refer to Sec. 2, Formaldehyde).
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