Conditions That Can Result In Potentially Dangerous Co Situations; Symptoms Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Airstream REI SPECIAL EDITION Owner's Manual

Safety
Conditions that 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�

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 carbon monoxide
can cause brain damage and/or death�
DANGER
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.
WARNING
Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been
in storage, before each trip, and once a week
while in use. Failure to test units used in RV's as
described may remove your protection.
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Basic Rules For LPG Safety
A warning label is displayed in the cooking area
reminding you to provide an adequate supply of fresh
air for combustion� The amount of oxygen supply in a
trailer is limited due to its compact design� When using
the cooking appliances, proper ventilation will prevent
dangers of asphyxiation� It is especially important that
cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating
as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the
appliance is used for long periods of time�
DANGER
Do not use cooking appliances for comfort
heating. Cooking appliances need fresh air
for safe operation. Before operation, open an
overhead vent or turn on an exhaust fan and
open a window.
DANGER
A warning label has been located near the
LPG container. This label reads: DO NOT FILL
CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT
OF CAPACITY. Overfilling the LPG container can
result in uncontrolled gas flow, which can cause
fire or explosion. A properly filled container will
contain approximately 80 percent of its volume as
liquid LP gas.
DANGER
Do not store LPG tanks within a vehicle. LPG
tanks are equipped with safety devices that vent
gas should the pressure become excessive.
DANGER
Portable fuel burning equipment, including
wood and charcoal grills and stoves, shall not
be used inside the recreational vehicle. The use
of this equipment inside the recreational vehicle
may cause fires or asphyxiation.
DANGER
Do not bring or store LPG tanks, gasoline,
or other flammable liquids inside the vehicle
because a fire or explosion may result.
2024 REI Special Edition