Liquid Propane Gas (Lpg) Detector; Low Voltage; Detector Test - Airstream Interstate Nineteen 2020 Owner's Manual

Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Detector

This detector has a seven-year life; see end-of-life
notification in LPG detector manual. Please read the
entire detector manual before operating the unit�
The LPG 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 detector is
designed to alarm at less than 25 percent of the legal
explosive limit� It will provide a visual and audible alarm
by sounding an alarm every 5 seconds and lighting the
red light emitting diode (LED)�
Your LPG 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�
2020 Interstate Nineteen

Detector Test

The Test/Reset button is used to verify proper alarm
function� Executing the test function sounds the alarm
and illuminates the red LED� The test will sound the
alarm twice, with 4 beeps in 1 second, followed by 5
seconds of silence� By pressing the button, you can
verify that the alarm sounds and the LED functions
properly�
Activation of this detector indicates the possible
presence of LPG, which can cause an explosion
and/or fire, causing serious injury or death. This
normally indicates a leak in the LPG installation or
an LPG appliance. Extinguish all open flames, open
your windows and door, and evacuate the unit
immediately. Do not activate any electrical switch.
Turn off the LPG using the remote shut off switch.
Do not re-enter your unit until a qualified repair
technician has corrected the problem and certified
the system as safe.
It is not recommended that the detector be
disconnected from the battery during periods of
storage. There is a small heater on the sensor of
the device that burns away impurities in the air
during periods of normal use. During periods when
power is interrupted, impurities can build up on the
sensor. When power is returned to the detector,
the detector alarm may activate until the impurities
are burned off. This could take a number of hours,
during which time the alarm will be constantly on.
Have a qualified technician check your LPG system
annually or if you detect any signs of leaks or
malfunctions.
NOTE
Refer to Section 5 - Interior and Section 6 -
Exterior for additional LPG warnings and safety
information.
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