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then close the main valve to the LP tank and turn "off" all gas appliances and then take the
motorhome to a qualified service technician after the ventilation process is concluded and the
doors and windows again shut.
This single compact system provides a powerful combined alarm that detects both Carbon
Monoxide (CO) and explosive gases Propane (LPG) and Methane (Natural Gas). This detector uses
the latest microprocessor technology combined with two electronic self-cleaning sensors that
operate independently of each other. The combined unit can detect both CO and explosive gases
simultaneously.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which, when breathed, bonds to the
hemoglobin in the red blood cells and, thus, drastically reduces or blocks the transfer of oxygen
from the lungs to the rest of the body.
In sufficient concentrations, CO kills by asphyxiation. In lesser amounts, CO makes the victim
groggy, lethargic, and unable to think clearly or quickly.
CO is one of the products of combustion for many materials including petroleum-based products
(e.g., gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, butane; among others). Since many of the appliances and the
engines associated with the motorhome produce CO in their normal operations, it is necessary to
assure that CO levels do not rise to dangerous levels within the motor home. In sufficiently high
concentrations, CO can kill in minutes.
The most susceptible people to CO poisoning are unborn babies, small children, pregnant women,
senior citizens, and people with cardiovascular or respiratory problems
Consequently, it is prudent to check the CO monitor regularly for normal operation and to remain
aware of the symptoms of CO poisoning which include dizziness, nausea, vomiting,
Muscular twitching, throbbing in the temples, incoherent thinking and speech, weakness,
sleepiness, and intense headaches.
Should any of these symptoms be experienced in the motorhome, you should IMMEDIATELY
evacuate the motorhome and seek medical help. Shut down the motorhome and do not
attempt to operate it again until the source(s) of the CO are located and fixed.
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