Jayco Swift Owner's Manual page 27

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 recreational vehicle or calling for assistance. Young children and household pets may
be the first affected.
Your combination carbon monoxide/propane alarm is designed to detect the toxic carbon
monoxide fumes that result from incomplete combustion, such as those emitted from appli-
ances, furnaces, fireplaces and auto exhaust.
A carbon monoxide/propane alarm is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for other combustible gas,
fire or smoke alarms. This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide
gas from ANY source of combustion. It is not designed to detect smoke, fire or any other
gas. Please note that there are hazards against which carbon monoxide detection may not be
effective, such as natural gas leaks or explosions.
This alarm is designed to sense the presence of carbon monoxide/propane gas, however
there are other combustible fumes or vapors that may be detected by the sensor including
(but not limited to): acetone, alcohol, butane and gasoline.
These chemicals can be found in commonly used items such as deodorants, colognes, per-
fumes, adhesives, lacquer, kerosene, glues, wine, liquor, most cleaning agents and the pro-
pellants of aerosol cans.
High temperatures can activate glue and adhesive vapors. If you close up a recreational
vehicle on a hot day, the chemicals used in its construction may be detected for months after
the vehicle was constructed (for more information, refer to Sec. 2, Formaldehyde).
What you should do if the alarm sounds
Actuation of this detector indicates the presence of carbon monoxide
which can kill you.
Never turn the 12-volt battery disconnect control to the off position and
disconnect the battery cable to silence an alarm. The alarm will auto-
matically sense when the level of carbon monoxide in the air reaches
below dangerous levels. You should stay outside the vehicle in fresh air
until the alarm is silenced. When the alarm sounds, do not stand too close
to the alarm. The sound produced by the alarm is loud (85db) because it
is designed to wake a person in an emergency. Prolonged exposure to the
alarm at a close distance may be harmful to your hearing.
CO Alarm State:
1. If CO gas reaches unsafe levels, alarm enters CO alarm state.
2. Horn sounds with (4) rapid chirps, then 4-second pause and red LED flashes rapidly.
3. Operate the SILENCE/TEST button to silence the alarm for 5 minutes.
4. The original alarm state resumes after 5 minutes if CO levels still exceed safe levels.
5. Call your emergency services (fire department or 911).
6. Immediately move to fresh air (outdoors or by an open door or window).
7. Do not re-enter the premises or move away from the open door or window until the
emergency service responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your
alarm remains in its normal condition.
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