Airstream Caravel 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
2023 Caravel
2-5
WARNING
Failure to replace this product by the “REPLACE
BY DATE” printed on the alarm may result in death
by Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Replace By Date is
five (5) years from the date of manufacture.
WARNING
Activation of your Carbon Monoxide alarm’s
audible horn indicates the presence of Carbon
Monoxide that can kill you. Leave the area
immediately!
WARNING
This product is intended for use in ordinary, indoor
locations of family living units. It is not designed
to measure compliance with occupational safety
and health administration (OSHA) commercial or
industrial standards. Individuals who are at special
risk from Carbon Monoxide exposure by reason of
age, pregnancy, or medical condition may consider
using warning devices which provide audible and
visual signals for Carbon Monoxide concentration
under 30 ppm. If in doubt, consult your medical
practitioner.
This Carbon Monoxide Detector Is Not
• Designed to detect smoke, fire, or any gas other than
Carbon Monoxide�
• To be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of
fuel-burning appliances�
• To be used on an intermittent basis, or as a portable
alarm for spillage of combustion products from fuel-
burning appliances�
NOTE
This Carbon Monoxide detector is designed for
indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or moisture.
Do not knock or drop the alarm. Do not open
or tamper with the alarm as this could cause
malfunction. The alarm will not protect against
the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning when the
batteries are dead or missing. The alarm will only
indicate the presence of CO gas at the sensor.
Important Safety Precautions
• Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete
combustion of fuels such as wood, charcoal, coal,
heating oil, paraffin, gasoline, natural gas, propane,
butane, etc�
• Ideally, it is recommended that a Carbon Monoxide
detector should be installed in or near every room
that has a fuel burning appliance such as any room
heaters, water heaters, cookers, grills, etc�
• Ensure that the alarm horn can be heard by all those
who are intended to hear it� Seek medical help if it
is suspected that a user of the RV is suffering from
Carbon Monoxide poisoning�
• If the alarm sounds, make sure to investigate the
problem� Ignoring the alarm may result in sickness,
injury or death� (CO may be present even if nothing
is seen or smelled by the user�)
• Room spaces should be well ventilated when
household cleaning supplies are used as these may
cause a false alarm�
• Alarm should be tested once per week� If further
details are required, which do not appear in this
manual, contact BRK Brands Inc� First Alert�
What Is Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that
is released when fuels are burned� It is invisible, has
no smell, and is therefore, very difficult to detect with
the human senses� Under normal conditions, in a room
where fuel-burning appliances are well maintained and
correctly ventilated, the amount of CO released into the
room by appliances is not dangerous�
These fuels include: wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural
gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane� Common
appliances are often sources of CO� If they are not
properly maintained, are improperly ventilated, or
malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly� CO is a real
danger in air-tight trailers with added insulation, sealed
windows, and other weatherproofing can trap CO
inside�