Airstream INTERSTATE 24 TommyBahama, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
2023 Tommy Bahama Interstate 24
2-5
Conditions that 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
The Smoke/CO detector is shipped with batteries
deactivated. Ask your dealer to activate batteries
or activate batteries immediately upon delivery.
Failure to follow this warning will remove your
protection.
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 in your touring coach after the vehicle
has been in storage, before each trip, and at least
once a week while in use. If the alarm ever fails to
test correctly, have it replaced immediately. If the
alarm is not working properly, it cannot alert you
to a problem. Failure to test units used in RVs as
described may remove your protection.
Regular Maintenance of Smoke/CO Detector
The Smoke/CO detector has been designed to be
as maintenance-free as possible, but there are a few
simple things you must do to keep it working properly�
Use replacement batteries as indicated in the manual
included with the device and provided to you in the
Airstream owner’s packet� The unit may not operate
properly with other batteries� Never use rechargeable
batteries since they may not provide a constant charge�
Testing the Smoke/CO Detector
PRESS and HOLD the TEST/SILENCE button 3-5
seconds until the unit starts to alarm� During testing,
you will see and hear the following sequence:
• The Horn will sound 3 BEEPS, pause, 3 BEEPS�
The Power/Smoke LED flashes Red and the CO
LED will be Off�
• Next the Horn will sound 4 BEEPS, pause, 4
BEEPS� The Power/Smoke LED will be Off and the
CO LED flashes Red.
• Test it at least once a week�
• Clean the Smoke/CO Alarm at least once a month:
gently vacuum the outside of the alarm using
your household vacuum’s soft brush attachment�
A can of clean, compressed air (sold at computer
or office supply stores) may also be used. Follow
manufacturer instructions for use� Never use water,
cleaners, or solvents, since they may damage the
unit�
• If the alarm becomes contaminated by excessive
dirt, dust, and/or grime, and cannot be cleaned
to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit
immediately�
WARNING
The battery door will resist closing unless batteries
are installed. This warns you that the unit will not
operate without batteries.