Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions; Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions - Fleetwood 1998 American Tradition Owner's Manual

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless gas. It is
a by-product of the burning offossil fuels (gasoline, LP gas,
diesel fuel, etc.). The chassis and generator engines, fur-
naces, water heater, LP gas refrigerator and range in your
motor home produce it constantly while they are operating.
CARBON MONOXIDE IS DEADLY.
Please read and
understand the following precautions to protect yourself and
others from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Beware of the symptoms of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
poisoning:
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Muscular twitching
Intense headache
Throbbing in temples
Weakness and sleepiness
Inability to think clearly
If you or others experience any of these symptoms, get out
into the fresh air immediately. If symptoms persist, seek
medical attention. Shut down the unit and do not operate it
until it has been inspected and repaired.
Do not operate an engine with a damaged exhaust system.
Check the system frequently for damage. Do not under any
circumstances modify the exhaust system(s) in any way.
CARboN
MONOxidE
SAFETY
PRECAUTioNS
WARNING
Exhaust gases are deadly.
Do not block the tailpipes,
or exhaust ports, or situ-
ate the vehicle in a place
where the exhaust gases
have any possibility of ac-
cumulating eilher outside,
underneath, or inside your
vehicle or any nearby ve-
hicles. Outside air move-
ments can carry exhaust
gases inside the vehicle
through windows or other
openings remote from the
exhaust outlet. Operate
the engine(s), carbon
monoxide·producing sys-
tems or components only
when safe dispersion of
exhaust gases can be as-
sured. Monitor outside
conditions to be'sure that
exhaust continues to be
dispersed safely.
AMERicAN TRAdiTiON - CopYRiqHT 1997, FiHorwood ENTERPRisES, INC. All RiqHTS RESERVEd.