Propane Alarm State; Alarm Features And Functions; Alarm States - Jayco Swift Owner's Manual

Section 2: Occupant Safety

Propane Alarm State:

1. If propane gas exceeds 10% of the lower explosive limit for more than 30 seconds,
alarm enters propane alarm state.
2. Horn sounds with constant beeps and the red LED will be ON.
3. Turn off all propane appliances and gas valve at LP tanks.
4. Ventilate the RV – open doors and windows
5. Alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by pressing SILENCE/TEST button.
6. Red LED will flash each second while alarm is silenced.
7. Original alarm state resumes after 5 minutes if Propane levels still exceed the safe
levels.
8. Do not touch any electrical switch in or near the recreation vehicle
9. Do not start vehicle's engine or generator
If your alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1-4 and call a qualified appli-
ance technician to investigate for sources of carbon monoxide from fuel burning equipment
and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. Make sure that motor
vehicle(s) are not, and have not been, operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the
recreation vehicle.
If problems are identified during this inspection, have the alarm serviced immediately. Note
any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturer's
instructions or contact the manufacturer directly for more information about carbon monox-
ide safety and this alarm.

Alarm features and functions

Includes an 85db audible horn, two LEDs, and a SILENCE/TEST button.

Alarm States

Normal operation: The Green LED is ON steady. Red LED OFF, Audible horn
OFF.
Power OFF: Both LEDs and the audible horn will be OFF.
Self Test: Green LED OFF, Red LED ON/Flashing, audible horn 4 chirps fol-
lowed by constant beeps.
CO alarm condition: Green LED OFF, Red LED Flashing, audible alarm 4
chirps.
Propane gas alarm: Green LED OFF, Red LED ON, audible alarm constant
beeps.
Alarm Silenced (5 min. max.) Green LED OFF, Red LED flashes each second,
Audible horn OFF.
Low Battery (Below 8VDC): Green LED flashes each minute, Red LED flashes
each minute, audible horn chirps each minute.
End of life or other failure: Green and Red LEDs will double flash every min-
ute, audible horn chirps each minute. The alarm should be replaced as soon as
possible.
Maintenance
Vacuum the alarm cover at least once a year. Clean the cover by hand using a cloth damp-
ened in clean water. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not spray the front panel of the alarm with
cleaning agents or waxes. This action may damage the sensor causing an alarm or cause the
alarm to malfunction. Do not paint the face of the alarm.
Maintenance Record
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