Airstream REI Co-op Special Edition, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
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2023 REI Special Edition
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG)/Carbon Monoxide
(CO) Detector
This detector has a five-year life; see end-of-life
notification in the detectors manual. Please read the
entire detector manual before operating the unit�
The LPG/CO 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/
CO detector is designed to alarm when propane gas
exceeds 10% of the lower-explosive-limit for more
than 30 seconds or if CO gas reaches unsafe levels�
When propane gas is detected the horn will sound
with constant beeps and the red LED will be on� If CO
gas is detected the horn will sound with 4 rapid chirps
followed by a 4 second pause and the red LED will
flash rapidly.
Your LPG/CO 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�
NOTE
If the low voltage warning sounds, the detector
will need to be reset by disconnecting the battery,
before normal operation will occur.
Detector Test
If the Silence/Test button is pressed while in normal
operation, the alarm will perform a self test of the
CO sensor, propane sensor and battery voltage� It
is recommended to perform a self test weekly, after
power up from storage, and before each trip� If the self
test passes, the alarm will perform 2 cycles of the CO
horn pattern (4 rapid chirps followed by a 4 second
pause), followed by 2 cycles of the propane horn
pattern (constantly beeping)�
WARNING
Activation of this detector indicates the possible
presence of LPG, which can cause an explosion
and/or fire, causing serious injury or death. This
normally indicates a leak in the LPG installation
or an LPG appliance. Extinguish all open flames,
open your windows and door, and evacuate the
unit immediately. Do not activate any electrical
switch. Turn off the LPG at your gas tank(s). Do not
re-enter your unit until a qualified repair technician
has corrected the problem and certified the system
as safe.
WARNING
It is not recommended that the detector be
disconnected from the battery during periods of
storage. There is a small heater on the sensor of
the device that burns away impurities in the air
during periods of normal use. During periods when
power is interrupted, impurities can build up on the
sensor. When power is returned to the detector,
the detector alarm may activate until the impurities
are burned off. This could take a number of hours,
during which time the alarm will be constantly on.
WARNING
Have a qualified technician check your LPG system
annually or if you detect any signs of leaks or
malfunctions.
NOTE
Refer to Section 5 - Interior and Section 6 -
Exterior for additional LPG warnings and safety
information.