Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions; Safety Tips; Engine Access - Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1989 Manual

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CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carbon monoxIde is a colorless. tasteless. odorless
gas. It is a by-product of combustion in enginels!. The
engines in your motor home and generator system
(if
installed I produce it 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.
WARNING: EXHAUST GASES ARE DEADLY. DO
NOT BLOCK THE TAILPIPES OR SITUATE THE
VEHICLE IN A PLACE WHERE THE EXHAUST
GASES HAVE ANY POSSIBIUTY OF ACCUMULAT-
. _ ING EITHER OUTSIDE, UNDERNEATH, OR INSIDE
YOUR VEHICLE OR ANY NEARBY VEHICLES.
OUTSIDE AIR MOVEMENTS CAN CARRY EX-
HAUST GASES INSIDE THE VEHICLE T\iROUGH
WINDOWS OR OTHER OPENINGS REM( TE FROM
THE EXHAUST OUTLET. OPERATE THE ENGINE{S)
ONLY WHEN SAFE DISPERSION OF EXHAUST
GASES CAN BE ASSURED, AND MONITOR OUT-
SlOE CONDITIONS TO BE SURE THAT EXHAUST
CONTINUES TO BE DISPERSED SAFELY.
Beware of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) poisoning
symptoms:
Dizziness
Intense Headache
Weakness and Sleepiness
Vomiting
Muscular Twitching
Throbbing in Temples
If symptoms indicate the possibility of carbon monox-
ide poisoning, turn off the enginels) immediately, get
out into fresh air at once. and summon medical
assistance.
WARNING: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES OPERATE ANY ENGINE WHILE
SLEEPING.
You would not be able to monitor outside conditions
to assure ·that engine· exhaust does not enlerine in-
terior, and you would not be alert to exhaust odors or
symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
During stops while traveling, inspect· .. ihe exhaust
systems for road damage. Do not operate· (In engine with
a damaged exhaust system.
Check the exhaust systemlsl during routine
maintenance. and repair any leaks, .damage, or obstruc-
tions before further operations. . .
Do not modify the exhaust systemlsl in any Way
withou.t first consulting the RV manufacturer.
SAFETY TIPS
Read Jnd unOe~stJnd the ChJSSIS Opt~r.]tor's
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When bJckmg
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the rem on the driver's s1de to guide you.
Before
dep.:)(~;n9
on a trip. check your routes.
Remember, some tunnels prohIbit motor homes with LP
gas systems.
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Drive at moderate speeds. particularly in traffic and
in gusty wind conditions,
Allow extra distance for passing and stopping.
While traveling, make sure all occupants use their seat
belts.
While traveling, make sure all doors are closed and
cabinets,. drawers, and loose objects are secure.
Instruct your family on what to do in case of fire,
and hold .fire drills periodically.
M(lintain proper charge in the fire extinguisher.
Gas detectors are available from RV equipment dealers.
and may be considered as safety accessories.
Keep a well stocked first-aid kit handy.
Keep a tool box h(lndy.
Check tires often while traveling. Inside (ear duals
should receive special attention, as these tires may go
flat and not be noticed. Running a fl(lt on (In inside dual
could lead to a tire fire th(lt would be extremely dif-
ficult to extinguish. Make it a habit to check tire
pressures with an accurate tire g(luge before each trip,
and when re-fueling give each tire a sharp rap on the
tread surface with a hammer or similar object. Properly
inflated tires produce a "bung" sound when rapped.
If the tire is flat, the sound will be a dull "thud".
Engine Access
The top of the engine may be (lccessed for service
by removing the engine cover. Remove the two (lcceSS
cover screws and lift off the Cover. When replacing the
screws, be careful to get them in straight.
WARNING: WHEN INSTALLING THE; ENGINE
COVER, BE SURE ·THE COVER IS FULLY SEATED
ON THE GASKET SEAL AND SECURED BY THE
COVER SCI1EWS. DO· NOT ALLOW CARPETING.
FLOOR MATS OR OTHER MATERIAL TO INTER-
·RUPT THE SI;ALBETWEEN THE. COVER AND THE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IF THE ENGINE COVER
IS NOT . INSTALLED CORRECTLY, ENGINE EX-
HAUST GASES COULD LEAK INTO THE
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING A SAFE·
TY HAZARD. IF THE ENGINE MUST BE RUN WITH
THE ENGINE COVER OFF· FOR MAINTENANCE
PURPOSES. BE SURE THE VEHICLE INTERIOR IS
ADEQUATELY VENTILATED.