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(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 ve-
hicle 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).
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.
If the CO alarm sounds with a 4-chirp pattern:
1.
Immediately move to fresh air—outdoors or by an open door or window. Do a head
count to check that all persons are accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises, or
move away from the open door or window until the emergency services responder has
arrived, the premises have been aired out, and your CO Alarm remains in its normal
condition.
Call your emergency services, fire department or 911.
2.
3.
After following steps 1-2, if the CO Alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, repeat
steps 1-2 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO
from fuel-burning equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this
equipment. If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment ser-
viced immediately. Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician,
and consult the manufacturers' instructions, or contact the manufacturers directly, for
more information about CO safety and this equipment. Make sure that motor vehicles
are not, and have not, been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to the residence.
If the Propane alarm sounds with constant beeps:
1.
Immediately evacuate the from the RV.
Shut off propane gas supply at propane tanks or supply.
2.
3.
Do not touch any electrical switch in or near the RV
4.
Do not start vehicle's engine.
Contact a qualified RV or gas technician for repairs.
5.
6.
Do not turn on gas supply unit the leak has been repaired.
Formaldehyde
Some components in the recreation vehicle contain formaldehyde-based adhesives that may
release formaldehyde fumes into the air for an unknown period of time. Individuals who are
allergic to formaldehyde gas fumes may experience irritation to eyes, ears, nose and throat.
Indoor air quality may also be affected by leaving your vehicle closed for a period of time.
Maintenance Record
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