Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions - Fleetwood 1993 American Eagle Owner's Manual

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CARBON;MONOXIDE
.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Page 7-.1 of2
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless 'gas. It is a by-product
of combustion in engines. The engines in your motor home and generator
system produceit constantly while they are running. CARBON MONOXIDE
IS DEADLY. Please read and understand the-following precautions to protect
yourself and others from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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WARNING
Exhaust gases are deadly. Do nofblock the tailpipes
or situate the-vehicleina place wherf;) the exhaust
gases have any possibilifyofaccumulatingeither
outside, und,erneath or inside your vehicle or any
nearby vehicles. Outside air movements can carry
exhaust gases inside the vehicle through wh,dows
or other openings remote fr()m the exhaust
outlet~
Operate the engine(s) only when safe dispersion of .
exhaust gases can be assured, arid monitor outside .
conditions to be sure that exhaust continues to be
di$persed safely ..
Beware of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) poisoning symptoms:
-Dizziness -Vomiting -Nausea
-Muscular Twitching -Intense Headache
-Throbbing in Temples ,-Weakness and Sleepiness
olnabilityto Think Coherently'
If you or others experience any of these symptoms, get out into the fresh air
immediately.
If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the unit
and do not operate until it has been inspected and repaired. ,
WARNING
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OPERATE
ANY ENGINE WHILE SLEEPING'. You w,ould not be
able to monitor outside conditions to assure that
engine exhaust does not enter the interior, and you
would notbe alert to exhaust odors or symptoms of
carbon monoxide poisoning. ' ,
Check the exhaust system frequently for damage.
Do not operate an engine with a damaged exhaust
system. Do not under any circumstances modify the
exhaust system(s) in any way.
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American Eagle
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1992 Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
ISSUE DATE:
9/92
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