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SECTION 2-OCCUPANT SAFETY
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,
perfumes, adhesives, lacquer, kerosene, glues, wine, liquor, most cleaning agents and the
propellants of aerosol cans.
High temperatures can activate glue and adhesive vapors. If you close up a recreation
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 Section 2, Formaldehyde).
What you should do if the alarm sounds
Actuation of this detector indicates the presence of carbon monoxide which can kill
you.
1.
Operate the RESET/SILENCE button.
2.
Call your emergency services (fire department or 911).
3.
Immediately move to fresh air (outdoors or by an open door or window)
4.
Do not re-enter the premises or move away from the open door or window until the
emergency service responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and
your alarm remains in its normal condition.
If your alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1-4 and call a qualified
appliance technician to investigate for sources of carbon monoxide from fuel burning
equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. Make sure
that motor vehicle(s) are not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage or
adjacent to the RV.
If problems are identified during this inspection, have the alarm serviced immediately.
Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the
manufacturer's instructions or contact the manufacturer directly for more information
about carbon monoxide safety and this alarm.
Never turn the 12-volt battery disconnect control to the off position and disconnect
the battery cable to silence an alarm. The alarm will automatically sense when the
level of carbon monoxide in the air reaches below dangerous levels. You should stay
outside the vehicle in fresh air until the alarm is silenced. When the alarm sounds, do
not stand too close to the alarm. The sound produced by the alarm is loud because it
is designed to wake a person in an emergency. Prolonged exposure to the alarm at a
close distance may be harmful to your hearing.
WARNING
WARNING
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