What Is Carbon Monoxide; Dangerous Co Situations; Symptoms Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Airstream 2017 Interstate Owner's Manual

What Is Carbon Monoxide

CO is a highly poisonous gas that is released when
fuels are burned� It is invisible, has no smell, and is
therefore very difficult to detect with the human senses.
Under normal conditions, in a room where fuel-burning
appliances are well maintained and correctly ventilated,
the amount of CO released into the room by appliances
is not dangerous�
These fuels include wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural
gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane� Common
appliances are often sources of CO� If they are not
properly maintained, are improperly ventilated, or
malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly� CO is a real
danger in air-tight trailers with added insulation, sealed
windows, and other weatherproofing that can trap CO
inside�
The following conditions can result in potentially

dangerous CO situations

1� Excessive spillage or reverse-venting of fuel-
burning appliances caused by outdoor conditions,
such as:
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high
gusts of wind�
• Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with
extended periods between cycles)�
• Negative pressure differential resulting from use
of exhaust fans�
• Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning
appliances competing for limited internal air�
• Vent-pipe connections vibrating loose from
clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters�
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent-pipe
designs which can amplify the above situations�
2� Extended use of un-vented fuel burning devices�
3� Temperature increase that can trap exhaust gases
near the ground�
2017 Interstate

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The following symptoms are related to CO
POISONING:
• Mild Exposure - Slight headache, nausea, vomiting,
fatigue (flu-like symptoms).
• Medium Exposure - Throbbing headache,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate�
• Extreme Exposure - Convulsions, unconsciousness,
heart and lung failure� Exposure to CO can cause
brain damage and/or death.
Smoke and CO Alarms are shipped with batteries
deactivated. Ask dealer to activate batteries or
activate batteries immediately upon delivery.
Failure to follow warning will remove your
protection.
Many causes of reported CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING indicate that while victims are aware
that they are not well, they become so disoriented
that they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the building or calling for assistance. Also
young children and pets may be the first to be
affected.
Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in
storage, before each trip, and once a week while in
use. Failure to test units used in RVs as described
may remove your protection.
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