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Safety
Regular Maintenance
The Smoke/CO detector has been designed to be
as maintenance-free as possible, but there are a few
simple things you must do to keep it working properly�
Use only listed replacement batteries� The unit may
not operate properly with other batteries� Never use
rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a
constant charge�
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Test it at least once a week�
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Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month:
gently vacuum the outside of the alarm using
your household vacuum's soft brush attachment�
A can of clean, compressed air (sold at computer
or office supply stores) may also be used. Follow
manufacturer instructions for use� Never use water,
cleaners, or solvents, since they may damage the
unit�
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If the alarm becomes contaminated by excessive
dirt, dust, and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned
to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit
immediately�
The battery door will resist closing unless batteries
are installed. This warns you that the unit will not
operate without batteries.
Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause
confusion, unconsciousness, and death. Follow all
instructions, cautions, and warnings in this section
and the generator operator's manual.
NEVER ignore any alarm. Failure to respond can
result in injury or death. The Silence Features are
for your convenience only and will not correct a
problem. Always check your touring coach for a
potential problem after any alarm. Failure to do so
can result in injury or death.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG)/Carbon Monoxide
(CO) Detector
This detector has a five-year life; see end-of-life
notification in the detectors manual. Please read the
entire detector manual before operating the unit�
The LPG/CO detector is located in the galley area�
LPG is a mixture of gases produced and sold
commercially as a fuel for heating and cooking
appliances. LPG is highly flammable and, as a result,
can be explosive if ignited under certain circumstances�
LPG is heavier than air and, if confined in a closed
space, will accumulate close to the floor. The LPG/
CO detector is designed to alarm when propane gas
exceeds 10% of the lower-explosive-limit for more
than 30 seconds or if CO gas reaches unsafe levels�
When propane gas is detected the horn will sound
with constant beeps and the red LED will be on� If CO
gas is detected the horn will sound with 4 rapid chirps
followed by a 4 second pause and the red LED will
flash rapidly.
Your LPG/CO detector is wired directly to your touring
coach battery and incorporates a 1-amp, in-line fuse�
It has no internal battery backup� In normal stand-by
mode, the LED indicator will be green�
Low Voltage
The operating voltage for the detector is 12 VDC� The
actual voltage supplied to the detector in a recreational
vehicle may drop below the minimum 8 VDC� The
detector provides the user with a low voltage warning
before reaching that level and will provide additional
distinct, clear warnings and alarms after the 8 VDC
level is reached� However, if available power supplied
to the unit is below the operating voltage of 8 VDC,
the detector will not detect gas or provide protection
against dangerous levels of LPG�
NOTE
If the low voltage warning sounds, the detector
will need to be reset by disconnecting the battery,
before normal operation will occur.
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