Jayco MELBOURNE Owner's Manual page 20

SECTION 2
OCCUPANT SAFETY
WARNING
TEST SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER
VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE,
BEFORE EACH TRIP, AND AT LEAST
ONCE PER WEEK DURING USE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY.
Fig 2.2 Smoke alarm warning label
How to test
Stand at arm's length from the smoke alarm
when testing. The alarm horn is loud and may
be harmful to your hearing. The test button will
accurately test all functions. Never use an
open flame from a match or lighter to test the
smoke alarm; you may ignite and set fire to the
smoke alarm and your RV. If the alarm does
not test properly, return the alarm to your RV
dealer immediately for repair or replacement.
Battery
The smoke alarm will not function if the battery
is missing, disconnected, dead, the wrong
type of battery is used or the battery is installed
incorrectly. When the battery becomes weak,
the smoke alarm will "beep" (the low battery
warning). If the low battery warning sounds,
the battery MUST be replaced. Never
disconnect the battery to silence the smoke
alarm.
Inspection and maintenance
Read the OEM operator's manual. Be sure to
know how and when to use the smoke alarm
and where it is located.
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ARBON ONOXIDE
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 RV or calling for assistance. Young
children and household pets may be the first
affected.
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The following symptoms are related to
carbon monoxide poisoning and should be
discussed with all
household:
Mild exposure
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue
(often described as "flu-like" symptoms).
Medium exposure
Severe throbbing headaches, drowsiness,
confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme exposure
Unconsciousness,
respiratory failure, death.
As of January 2005, carbon monoxide (CO)
detectors are now standard equipment in any
new RV. The carbon monoxide alarm is
operational once the 9-volt battery is correctly
connected. The LED will flash to show the
battery is supplying power to the alarm.
Individuals with medical
consider using warning devices that provide
audible and visual signals.
The carbon monoxide alarm is designed to
detect the toxic carbon monoxide fumes that
result from incomplete combustion, such as
those emitted from appliances, furnaces,
fireplaces and auto exhaust. A carbon
monoxide alarm is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for
other combustible gas, fire or smoke alarms.
There are hazards against which carbon
monoxide detection may not be effective, such
as natural gas leaks or explosions.
What you should do if the alarm sounds
WARNING
Actuation of this alarm may indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide that can kill
you. This alarm will only indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas.
members of the
convulsions, cardio-
problems may