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appliance
technician
sources of carbon monoxide from fuel burning
equipment and appliances, and inspect
equipment and appliances, and inspect
proper
proper
operation
operation
of
of
problems are identified during this inspection,
problems are identified during this inspection,
have the CO alarm replaced immediately).
have the CO alarm replaced immediately).
Note
Note
any
any
combustion
combustion
inspected by the technician. Make sure that
inspected by the technician. Make sure that
any motor vehicle is not and has not been
any motor vehicle is not and has not been
operating in an attached garage or adjacent
operating in an attached garage or adjacent
to your RV.
to your RV.
Batteries
Batteries
The CO alarm will not function if the batteries
The CO alarm will not function if the batteries
are missing, d
are missing, disconnected, dead, the wrong
isconnected, dead, the wrong
type of battery is used or the batteries are
type of battery is used or the batteries are
installed incorrectly. When the batteries
installed incorrectly. When the batteries
become weak, the CO alarm will "beep" (the
become weak, the CO alarm will "beep" (the
low battery warning). If the low battery
low battery warning). If the low battery
warning sounds, the batteries MUST be
warning sounds, the batteries MUST be
replaced. Never disconnect the batteries to
replaced. Never disconnect the batteries to
silence the CO alarm.
silence the CO alarm.
Testing the CO alarm
Testing the CO alarm
Press and hold the test/reset button on the
Press and hold the test/reset button on the
front of the CO alarm for several seconds. If
front of the CO alarm for several seconds. If
the CO alarm does not test properly, replace it
the CO alarm does not test properly, replace it
immediately. Do not remove the following
immediately. Do not remove the following
label from yo
label from yo
ur RV:
ur RV:
Fig. 2.3 CO alarm testing label
Maintenance
The CO alarm is pre-calibrated at the OEM
factory and requires no maintenance other
than to clean the outside casing occasionally
with a cloth. Ensure that the holes on the front
of the CO alarm are not blocked with dirt and
dust. DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS,
BLEACH OR POLISH.
to
investigate
for
xide from fuel burning
for
for
this
this
equipment
equipment
(if
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OCCUPANT SAFETY
If the CO alarm is not maintained and
functioning properly
supplied instructions,
warned if ca
rbon monoxide is present in
the air. Death or serious illness could result
from asphyxiation (inability to breathe) if
carbon monoxide is present.
P
A
ROPANE
LARM
The alarm cannot detect propane or sound
a warning for two minutes after it has been
turned on. The propane leak alarm is not a
smoke or fire alarm. The alarm will only
indicate the presence of propane gas at
the sensor. Explosive gas may be present
in other areas.
For your safety protection, a new RV that
c
ontains a propane gas system with propane
consuming appliance
s must have a propane
leak detection device
. Because the chemical
composition of propane is heavier than air,
the propane alarm is located near the floor of
the RV (leaking propane tends to flow to and
pocket in low areas). A lit green LED indicates
when the factory-installed alarm is active.
Individuals with medical problems, or who are
hard of hearing, should consider using
warning devices that provide both audible and
visual signals.
This alarm is design
ed to sense the presence
of propane gas; however, there are other
combustible fumes or vapors that may be
detected by the sensor including (but not
limited to) acetone, alcohol, butane and
gasoline. These chemicals can be found in
commonly used items such as deodorants,
colognes,
perfumes,
kerosene, glues, wine, liquor, most cleaning
agents and the propellants of aerosol cans.
High temperatures can activate glue and
adhesive vapors. If you close up your RV on a
hot day, the chemicals used in its construction
may be detecte
d for months after the vehicle
was constructed (see Formaldehyde).
SECTION 2
according to OEM
you will not be
adhesives,
lacquer,
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