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Heat shields are built into your motor home to
protect wiring and other components from pos-
sible heat damage caused by the exhaust system.
Do not remove these shields, modify the exhaust
system, or add additional equipment, such as
wiring, plumbing, or other components, which
may be effected by exhaust system heat.
ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES
Engine temperature gauges typically have been
calibrated to indicate a midrange reading as the
"normal" operating temperature. As a motor
home owner, be aware that the gauge is intended
to provide a warning of any rapid change in
engine coolant temperature from the "normal"
reading of the gauge rather than an absolute
temperature reading.
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 operat-
ing. CARBON MONOXIDE
IS DEADLY.
Please
read and understand the following precautions to
protect yourself and others from the effects of car-
bon monoxide poisoning.
Beware of the symptoms of exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide) poisoning:
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Muscular twitching
Intense headache
Throbbing in temples
Weakness and sleepiness
Inability to think clearly
On The Road
A.
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 interior, and you
would not be alert to exhaust odors or symptoms of
carbon monoxide poisoning.
A.
WARNING
Exhaust gases are deadly. Do not block the tailpipes,
or exhaust ports, or situate the vehicle in a place
where the exhaust gases have any possibility of accu-
mulating either outside, underneath, or inside your
vehicle or any nearby vehicles. Outside air move-
ments can carry exhaust gases inside the vehicle
through windows or other openings remote from the
exhaust outlet. Operate the engine(s), carbon mon-
oxide·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.
If you or others experience any of these symp-
toms, 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 concentra-
tions or in campgrounds where other vehicles as
well as your motor home are contributing to the
carbon monoxide level in the surrounding air.
Sounding of the detector/alarm does not indicate
a faulty detector/alarm. The detector/alarm is
doing its job of warning you of potentially high
concentrations of carbon monoxide.
Test the CO detector/alarm after the motor home
has been in storage, before each trip, and at least
once a week during use. Please refer to the
materials included in your Owner's Information
Package.
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