Smoke/Co Alarm - Airstream 2012 INTERSTATE Owner's Manual

CAMPING
A CO Alarm is not a substitute for proper maintenance of home appli-
ances.
To help prevent CO problems and reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
• Clean appliance vents yearly. Keep them free of debris, leaves,
and nests for proper air flow. Also, have a professional check for
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rust and corrosion, cracks, or separations. These conditions can
prevent proper air movement and cause back drafting. Never
"cap" or cover a vent in any way that would block air flow.
• Test and maintain all fuel-burning equipment annually. Most RV
service centers offer appliance inspections for a nominal fee.
• Make regular visual inspections of all fuel-burning appliances.
Check appliances for excessive rust and scaling. Also check
the flame on the burner and pilot lights. The flame should be
blue. A yellow flame means fuel is not being burned completely
and CO may be present. Keep the blower door on the furnace
closed. Use vents or fans when they are available on all fuel-
burning appliances. Make sure appliances are vented to the
outside. Do not grill or barbecue indoors, or in garages or on
screen porches.
• Check for exhaust back flow from CO sources. Check the draft
hood on an operating furnace for a back draft. Look for cracks
on furnace heat exchangers.
• Check the RV beside you at a campground. CO can come in an
open window or vent
• Keep windows and doors open slightly. If you suspect that CO
is escaping into your motorhome, open a window or a door.
Opening windows and doors can significantly decrease CO
levels.
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GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
Smoke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan
before every excursion and with all newcomers to the vehicle, making sure that
everyone is involved. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice
before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others do
not readily waken to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm, or if there are infants or
family members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned
to assist them in a fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended
that you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to determine
their response to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and to
determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke/CO Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units can-
not work if the batteries are missing, disconnected, or dead, if the wrong type
of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units
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