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PROPANE GAS ALARM
The Red LED will flash and the alarm will sound a
steady tone whenever a dangerous level of propane or
methane gas is detected.
IMMEDIATE ACTION IS
REQUIRED
. The detector will continue to alarm until
the Test/Mute switch on the front of the alarm is
pressed. Ventilate the Camper. The RED Gas LED will
continue to flash until the gas is cleared, or the gas
alarm will reactivate in approximately 5 minutes if the
gas is still present.
DO NOT RE-ENTER THE
TRAILER.
This alarm will return to normal operation
after the Camper is properly ventilated.
NOTE:
This device detects the presence of propane; it
does not disconnect the gas supply.
PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING A GAS ALARM
Turn the propane off at the tank(s), turn off all propane
appliances, extinguish all flames and smoking material
and open all doors and major windows to air out the
camper. Do not re-enter the RV until the alarm
stops sounding. If the alarm sounds a second time after
the propane is turned back on, leave the propane off
and have a RV Service Center make the necessary
repairs to the source of the propane leak.
Be aware of the difference between a propane leak
versus propane escaping from an unlit, open
burner. Pure propane from a leaking pipe or fitting
is heavier than air and will buildup its heaviest
concentration at the floor level first. Propane from
open burners is intentionally mixed with air to
induce burning and will dissipate into the air. The
primary purpose of the detector is to detect
propane leaks. The propane from open burners is
mixed with air (oxygen) so that it will burn. When
mixed with air, the propane becomes only
marginally heavier than air and may not sink to the
floor. If a burner is left on, the area around the
burner, range and adjoining counter space will be
combustible and will cause injury and damage if
ignited. This condition may exist for an extended
time period before the propane can reach the
detector’s location and be detected. The detector
only indicates the presence of propane at the
sensor. Propane may be present in other areas.
The detector is powered by the 12-volt DC system and
is always powered as long as the camper is connected
to the truck, a charged battery, or 120-volt AC power.
The fuse for the detector is located in the Power
Distribution Center.
NOTE:
The detector is continuously powered;
disconnect the battery if you are not using your trailer.
The detector can evidentially drain the camper battery.
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