Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Allegro Owner's Manual page 43

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
Carbon monoxide gas—derived from products of combustion of diesel fuel,
LP gas, and other petroleum-based products—is a deadly gas which can kill
motor-homeoccupants, if allowed to accumulate in sufficient concentration.
Assure that all engine operations are not restricted—tailpipes and exhaust ports
should not be blocked or restricted in any way. Additionally, any accumulation of
exhaust gases outside or underneath the vehicle should be avoided as such may
enter the motor home through windows or vents—be careful how and where the
motor home is parked to avoid such conditions. Regularly monitor outside
conditions to assure that all exhaust gases can readily be dissipated and not
Never sleep in a motor home when the engine is running—engine exhaust fumes
could enter the motor home and cause disability or death. Regularly check the
exhaust system to note any leakage sites and, if found, discontinue use of the motor
home until they are repaired by a competent, qualified service technician.
Do not attempt repairs on the exhaust system yourself and do not modify
(temporarily or permanently) the exhaust system at all.
Should any of these symptoms be experienced in the motor home, one should IMMEDIATELY evacuate the motor
home and seek medical help. Shut down the motor home and do not attempt to operate it again until the source(s) of
the CO are located and fixed.
In the event of an alarm, the following steps should be taken quickly:
1. If the alarm signal sounds (4 beeps and flashing or solid red light), operate the Test/Mute button.
2. Immediately move to a source of fresh air, either outdoors or by an open door or window. Do a "head
count" to make sure that all people (and pets!) within the motor home have moved to a source of fresh
air, too. Do not reenter the motor home or move away from the source(s) of fresh air until the
emergency responders have arrived, the motor-home interior is sufficiently aired out, and the alarm has
reverted to its normal monitoring function (i.e., no alarms).
3. Call the local emergency services (i.e., 911 in most locales) to summon help -- don't go back into
the motor home to make this call, but use a cell phone, if available, or have someone else nearby
make this call.
4. Should the CO Detector Alarm again activate within a 24-hour period, repeat Steps 1 through 3 and also call a
qualified service technician to investigate the possible sources of CO (e.g., fuel-burning equipment and
appliances) to locate, identify, and fix such.
–ALLEGRO®
Warning
enter the motor home inadvertently.
Warning
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