Propane Leak Detector/Alarm; Starting Propane Appliances - Fleetwood Southwind Owner's Manual

Propane System
PROPANE LEAK DETECTOR/
ALARM
A permanently installed Propane leak detector/
alarm is located near the floor. The unit con-
tains an alarm that will sound alerting you to the
presence of low levels of potentially dangerous
Propane that may have accumulated.
The detector/alarm unit is powered by the
12-volt DC system in your motor home. A green
light on the detector/alarm front panel indicates
that the detector/alarm has power.
Test the leak detector/alarm each time the motor
home is relocated and set up for use. Detailed
information for the leak detector/alarm can be
found in the Owner's Information Package.
Testing Procedure:
1. Hold a butane-fueled pocket lighter near
the sensor.
2. Open the lighter valve without striking a
flame for 3 seconds.
3. The leak detector/alarm should respond
within a few seconds.
4. Press the mute button to reset the alarm.
5. Lightly fan the area around the detector/
alarm to insure complete dispersion of the
Propane from the lighter, and to prevent
another sounding of the alarm.
6. A mute button allows you to temporarily
quiet the alarm for 60 seconds after it has
been set off or after testing.
7. If the alarm does not sound during a test
or if the green indicator light is not visible,
see your dealer or an authorized Fleetwood
Dealer. There are no batteries or user
service able parts inside the unit.
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!
WARNING
The Propane leak detector/alarm will not function
if both battery disconnects are OFF.
NOTE
3
The detector/alarm draws enough current to dis-
charge your battery. Remember to turn off the chassis
and house battery disconnects if you are not using
your motor home.

STARTING PROPANE APPLIANCES

Detailed operating information for the Propane
appliances can be found in your Owner's
Information Package. Please read and follow
these instructions.
Air trapped in the Propane lines may delay the
initial lighting of any appliance. It could take
several seconds or minutes for the Propane to
reach the appliance. To purge some of the air
from the Propane system, first light a burner on
the range. The other appliances will then light
more quickly.
The first time the furnace or oven is operated,
paints and oils used in its manufacture may
generate some smoke and fumes. If this occurs,
open doors and windows to air out the motor
home. These materials should burn off after the
first 15 to 20 minutes of appliance operation.
Always follow the appliance manufacturer's
lighting, operating and maintenance instructions.
!
WARNING
The Propane detector/alarm is powered by a
12-volt source. Any interruption in power will
render this alarm inoperative. Always ensure
power is applied especially when appliances are
in use.