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SECTION 2
OCCUPANT SAFETY
How to test
Fig. 2.3 Test smoke alarm
Stand at arm's length from the smoke alarm
when testing. The alarm horn is loud and may
be harmful to your hearing. The test button
will accurately test all functions. Never use an
open flame from a match or lighter to test the
smoke alarm; you may ignite and set fire to
the smoke alarm and your RV. If the smoke
alarm does not test properly, replace it
immediately.
Battery replacement
When the battery becomes weak, the smoke
alarm will "beep" (the low battery warning). If
the low battery warning sounds, the battery
M
UST be replaced. Never discon
battery to silen
ce the smoke alarm.
Maintenance
Clean the outside casing occasionally with a
soft dryt colth. Ensure that the alarm sensor
is not blocked with dirt and dust. DO NOT
U
SE CLE
ANING AGENTS, BLEACH OR
P
OLISH.
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C
ARBON
If you are in a RV with either a nearby tow
vehicle engine running or the generator (if
so equipped) running there is a potential
for exhaust fumes to filter back into the RV.
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases as they
contain carbon monoxide, which is a
potentially toxic gas that is colorless and
odorless.
Actuation of this alarm may indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide that can
KILL YOU. This alarm will only indicate
the presence of carbon monoxide gas at
the sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison.
It is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas
produced by the incomplete combustion of
the fossil fuels. It is important to have a good
ventilation, maintain all appliances regularly
and have a functioning carbon monoxide
alarm
Early
poisoning are often mistaken for the flu
nect the
because the deadly gas goes undetected.
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 RV or calling for assistance.
M
A
ONOXIDE
LARM
symptoms
of
carbon
monoxide
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