Occupant Safety; Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Jayco 2009 Recon ZX Owner's Manual

SECTION 2

OCCUPANT SAFETY

the smoke alarm and your RV. If the smoke
alarm does not test properly, replace it
immediately.
Battery
The smoke alarm will not function if the
battery is missing, disconnected, dead, the
wrong type of battery is used or the battery is
installed incorrectly.
becomes weak, the smoke alarm will "beep"
(the low battery warning). If the low battery
warning sounds, the battery MUST be
replaced. Never disconnect the battery to
silence the smoke alarm.
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ARBON ONOXIDE
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.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison.
It is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
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. Young
children and household pets may be the first
affected.
The following symptoms are related to
carbon monoxide poisoning and should be
discussed with all
household:
Mild exposure - Slight headache, nausea,
vomiting, fatigue (often described as "flu-
like" symptoms).
Medium exposure - Throbbing headaches,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme exposure
unconsciousness, heart and lung failure.
Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause
brain damage, death.
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members of the
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The CO alarm is designed to detect the toxic
carbon monoxide fumes that result from
incomplete combustion,
emitted from appliances, furnaces, fireplaces
and auto exhaust. A CO alarm is NOT A
SUBSTITUTE for other combustible gas, fire
or smoke alarms.
There are hazards against which carbon
monoxide detection may not be effective,
such as natural gas leaks or explosions.
Individuals with medical problems, or who are
hard of hearing, should consider using
warning devices that provide both audible and
visual signals.
What you should do if the alarm sounds
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.
The CO alarm will automatically sense when
the level of carbon monoxide in the air
reaches dangerous levels. You should stay
outside the RV in fresh air until the CO alarm
is silenced. When the CO alarm sounds, do
not stand too close to it. The sound produced
by the CO alarm is loud because it is
designed to wake a person in an emergency.
Prolonged exposure to the CO alarm at a
close distance may be harmful to your
hearing.
1. Operate the RESET/SILENCE button.
2. Immediately move to fresh air (outdoors or
by an open door or window) and execute
your family safety plan.
3. Do not re-enter the premises. If you are
unable to exit the premises do not move
away from the open door or window until
the emergency service responders have
arrived, the premises have been aired out
and your CO alarm remains in its normal
condition.
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