Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions; Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm - Fleetwood 2013 Recreational Vehicle Owner's Manual

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WARNING
IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE
Some of the building materials used in this recre-
ational vehicle emit formaldehyde. Eye, nose, and
throat irritation, headache, nausea, and a variety
of asthma-like symptoms, including shortness of
breath, have been reported as a result of formal-
dehyde exposure, elderly persons and young chil-
dren, as well as anyone with a history of asthma,
allergies, or lung problems, may be at greater risk,
research is continuing on the possible long-term
effects of exposure to formaldehyde.
Reduced ventilation may allow formaldehyde
and other contaminants to accumulate in the
indoor air. Dilution of indoor contaminants may
be obtained by ventilating the motor home by
opening vents, windows, and doors as well as by
operating air conditioning, if available.
High indoor temperatures and humidity raise
formaldehyde levels, when a motor home is to
be located in areas subject to extreme summer
temperatures, an air-conditioning system can be
used to control indoor temperature levels.
If you have any questions regarding the health
effects of formaldehyde, consult your doctor or
local health department.
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless
gas. It is a by-product of the burning of fossil fuels
(gasoline, Propane, diesel fuel, etc.). The chassis
and generator engines, furnaces, water heater,
Propane refrigerator and range in your motor home
produce it constantly while they are operating.
CARBON MONOXIDE IS DEADLY. Please
read and understand the following precautions
to protect yourself and others from the effects of
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Beware of the symptoms of exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide) poisoning:
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Muscular twitching
Living with your motor home
Intense headache
Throbbing in temples
Weakness and sleepiness
Inability to think clearly
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WARNING
Do not under any circumstances operate any engine
or the cooking stove or range while sleeping. You
would not be able to monitor outsider conditions to
assure that engine exhaust does not enter the inte-
rior, and you would not be alert to exhaust odors or
symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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WARNING
Exhaust gases are deadly. Do not block the tail-
pipes, or exhaust ports, or situate the vehicle in a
place where the exhaust gases have any possibil-
ity of accumulating either outside, underneath, or
inside your vehicle or any nearby vehicles. Outside
air movements can carry exhaust gases inside the
vehicle through windows or other openings remote
from the exhaust outlet. Operate the engine(s), car-
bon monoxide-producing systems or components
only when safe dispersion of exhaust gases can be
assured. Monitor outside conditions to be sure that
exhaust continues to be dispersed safely.
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WARNING
When operating the on-board generator for electrical
power and using the overhead kitchen vent fan,
regardless of the outside temperature, open a
window "slightly". This will reduce the chances of
drawing harmful Carbon Monoxide into the passenger
compartment.
If you or others experience any of these symptoms,
get out into fresh air immediately. If symptoms
persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the unit
and do not operate it until it has been inspected
and repaired.

Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm

Your motor home is equipped with a carbon
monoxide (CO) detector/alarm.
If the detector/alarm sounds, it is an indication
that unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide gas
are present. This may occur in traffic
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