Airstream Classic 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
2020 Classic
2-5
The following conditions can result in potentially
dangerous CO situations
1� Excessive spillage or reverse-venting of fuel-
burning appliances caused by outdoor conditions,
such as:
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high
gusts of wind�
• Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with
extended periods between cycles)�
• Negative pressure differential resulting from
use of exhaust fans�
• Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning
appliances competing for limited internal air�
• Vent-pipe connections vibrating loose from
clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters�
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent-
pipe designs which can amplify the above
situations�
2� Extended use of un-vented fuel burning devices�
3� Temperature increase that can trap exhaust gases
near the ground�
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Mild Exposure - Slight headache, nausea, vomiting,
fatigue (flu-like symptoms).
• Medium Exposure - Throbbing headache,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate�
• Extreme Exposure - Convulsions, unconsciousness,
heart and lung failure� Exposure to CO can cause
brain damage and/or death�
WARNING
Many causes of reported CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING indicate that while victims are aware
that they are not well, they become so disoriented
that they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the area or calling for assistance. Also
young children and pets may be the first to be
affected.
WARNING
Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in
storage, before each trip, and once a week while in
use. Failure to test units used in RVs as described
may remove your protection.
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Detector
This detector has a seven year life; see end-of-life
notification in LPG detector manual. Please read the
entire detector manual before operating the unit�
The LPG detector is located in the galley area� LPG
is a mixture of gases produced and sold commercially
as a fuel for heating and cooking appliances� LPG is
highly flammable and, as a result, can be explosive
if ignited under certain circumstances� LPG is
heavier than air and, if confined in a closed space,
will accumulate close to the floor. The LPG detector
is designed to alarm at less than 25% of the legal
explosive limit� It will provide a visual and audible alarm
by sounding an alarm every 5 seconds and lighting the
red light emitting diode�
Your LPG detector is wired directly to your trailer
battery and incorporates a 1-amp, in-line fuse� It has no
internal battery backup� In normal stand-by mode, the
LED indicator will be green�
Low Voltage
The operating voltage for the detector is 12 VDC� The
actual voltage supplied to the detector in a recreational
vehicle may drop below the minimum 8 VDC� The
detector provides the user with a low voltage warning
before reaching that level and will provide additional
distinct, clear warnings and alarms after the 8 VDC
level is reached� However, if available power supplied
to the unit is below the operating voltage of 8 VDC,
the detector will not detect gas or provide protection
against dangerous levels of LPG�