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carbon monoxide alarm
Important:
Your attention is drawn to the
notice affixed inside the motorhome advising
on fire precaution, ventilation and what to do
in case of fire.
In Case of fire
1. Get everyone out of the motorhome as
quickly as possible using whichever exit is
the quickest, including windows. Do not
stop to collect any personal items.
2. Raise the Alarm. Call the Fire Brigade.
3. Turn off the gas supply valve if it is safe
to do so.
4. Turn off the electricity supply at
supply point.
Smoke Alarm
This is approved by The National Caravan
Council. The NCC requires that all new vehicles
sold by its members are fitted with a smoke
alarm featuring an alarm silence facility.
Maintenance
Test the smoke alarm every week, e.g. when
doing the vacuuming, by pressing the test
button for at least 10 seconds. The alarm
signal is a penetrating, rapidly pulsating signal.
The alarm sounds as long as the test button
is pressed or there is smoke in the detector.
When the alarm goes off, always check
carefully to see that there is no fire and never
remove the battery from the alarm except
when changing it!
Always test the alarm immediately after a long
period of absence. Under the test button, there
is a red control lamp which twinkles once a
minute. This shows that the battery is correctly
connected. If the alarm does not sound when
testing, the battery must be replaced. The
alarm should be dusted and cleaned regularly
with a slightly damp cloth. In connection with
annual battery change or when required,
e.g. false alarm, clean and vacuum the alarm
carefully using a soft brush.
Removing and Replacing the Alarm
Carefully twist the alarm anti-clockwise.
Replace as diagram above.
Battery Replacement
The battery lasts approximately one year.
About a month before the battery is
completely flat, the alarm emits a short signal
once a minute, this is the signal that the
battery needs changing. The alarm works as
normal during this time.
The battery should be 9 Volt batteries GP
1604,S,A, Eveready 522,216, Duracell
MN1604. Always test the alarm after changing
the battery.
WARnInG: Ensure that batteries are
correctly installed. Positive terminal to
positive contact (), negative
terminal to negative contact. Reversing
a battery in its compartment will
immediately drain the battery and could
damage the smoke alarm.
Warning: The electronic test button
provides a full test of the unit’s
functionality. Do noT try to test the alarm
with a naked flame, as this may present a
potential fire hazard.
WARnInG: never use portable cooking
or heating equipment other than electric
heaters that are not of the direct
radiant type, as it is a fire and
asphyxiation hazard.
WARnInG: Appliances such as cookers
must not be used for heating.
Test button
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Where a carbon monoxide alarm has
been fitted, read the full user instructions
provided with the unit as user instructions
vary. What to do if the alarm sounds
If the alarm sounds:
Call the emergency services.
Immediately move to fresh air-outdoors or
by an open door/ window. Do a head count
to check that all persons are accounted
for? Do not re-enter the motorhome. Move
away from the open door/ window until the
emergency services have arrived and the
vehicle has been aired out. The alarm returns
to its normal condition.
Never restart the source of a CO problem until
it has been fixed.
never ignore the alarm.
never remove the battery without
replacing it.
Co alarms deteriate with age and must be
replaced no later than every 5 years
Carbon Monoxide
Known as the silent killer, Carbon Monoxide
is an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas.
What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning?
Early symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning can mimic many common ailments
and may easily be confused with flu or
simple tiredness. Symptoms to look out for
include: tiredness, drowsiness, headaches,
giddiness, nausea, vomiting, pains in the chest,
breathlessness, stomach pains, erratic behavior,
visual problems.
AnYonE WITH THESE SYMPToMS
SHoULD IMMEDIATELY TURn off
ALL APPLIAnCES AnD SEEK MEDICAL
ATTEnTIon.
Maintenance
The alarm should be cleaned using a vacuum
or soft brush. No detergents should be used to
clean the casing
fire Extinguisher
It is recommended that a 1kg (2lb) minimum
capacity dry powder fire extinguisher be carried
inside your motorhome at all times.
When using a dry powder extinguisher it is
suggested that the motorhome be evacuated
until the powder has settled, to avoid inhalation.
A fat pan fire should not have a fire
extinguisher aimed at it. It should be
smothered with a fire blanket.
WARnInG: Provide one dry powder fire
extinguisher of an approved type or
complying with ISo 7165, of at least 1kg
capacity, by the main exterior door and a
fire blanket next to the cooker.
familiarise yourself with the instructions
on your fire extinguisher and the local fire
precaution arrangements.