Carbon Monoxide Detector; This Carbon Monoxide Detector Is Not; Important Safety Precautions; What Is Carbon Monoxide - Airstream International 2020 Owner's Manual

Safety

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carefully read and understand the contents of the
provided instruction manual before using the alarm�
Store the manual in a safe place for future reference�
Pay particular attention to the safety warnings� Pass
the manual on to any subsequent users of the alarm�
If service is required or you have not received a
Carbon Monoxide Detector user's manual, please
contact the manufacturer, your dealer, or Airstream
Customer Service�
Failure to replace this product by the "REPLACE
BY DATE" printed on the alarm cover may result in
death by Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Replace By
Date is six (6) years from the date of manufacture.
Activation of your Carbon Monoxide alarm's
audible horn indicates the presence of Carbon
Monoxide that can kill you. Leave the area
immediately!
This product is intended for use in ordinary, indoor
locations of family living units. It is not designed
to measure compliance with occupational safety
and health administration (OSHA) commercial or
industrial standards. Individuals who are at special
risk from Carbon Monoxide exposure by reason of
age, pregnancy, or medical condition may consider
using warning devices which provide audible and
visual signals for Carbon Monoxide concentration
under 30 ppm. If in doubt, consult your medical
practitioner.

This Carbon Monoxide Detector Is Not

• Designed to detect smoke, fire, or any gas other than
Carbon Monoxide�
• To be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of
fuel-burning appliances�
• To be used on an intermittent basis, or as a portable
alarm for spillage of combustion products from fuel-
burning appliances�
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This Carbon Monoxide detector is designed for
indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or moisture.
Do not knock or drop the alarm. Do not open
or tamper with the alarm as this could cause a
malfunction. The detector will not protect against
the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning when the
batteries are dead or missing. The alarm will only
indicate the presence of CO gas at the sensor.

Important Safety Precautions

• Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete
combustion of fuels such as wood, charcoal, coal,
heating oil, paraffin, gasoline, natural gas, propane,
butane, etc�
• Ideally, it is recommended that a Carbon Monoxide
detector should be installed in or near every room
that has a fuel burning appliance such as any room
heaters, water heaters, cookers, grills, etc�
• Ensure the alarm horn can be heard by all those
who are intended to hear it� Seek medical help if it
is suspected that a user of the RV is suffering from
carbon monoxide poisoning�
• If the alarm sounds, make sure to investigate the
problem� Ignoring the alarm may result in sickness,
injury, or death� (CO may be present even if nothing
is seen or smelled by the user�)
• Room spaces should be well ventilated when
household cleaning supplies are used as these may
cause a false alarm�
• Alarm should be tested once per week� If further
details are required which do not appear in this
manual, contact BRK Brands Inc� First Alert�

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 trailers with added insulation, sealed
windows, and other weatherproofing that can trap CO
inside�
2020 International