Damon Astoria 2006, Owner'S Manual

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bedroom or hall wall about fi ve feet from the fl oor. Test it before every trip to ensure
that it is functioning properly.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless gas. It is a by-product of com-
bustion in the engine, generator and LP appliances. The engines in your motorhome
and generator system produce it constantly while they are running. CAR-
BON MONOXIDE IS DEADLY. Please read and understand the following precau-
tions to protect yourself and others from the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Exhaust gases are deadly. Do not block the tail pipe or situate
your vehicle or LP appliance exhaust systems in a place where
the exhaust gases have any possibility of accumulating either
outside, underneath, or inside your vehicle or any nearby vehicles. Outside air movements
can carry exhaust gases inside the vehicle through windows or other openings remote from
the exhaust outlet. Operate the engine only when safe dispersion of exhaust gases can be
assured.
The motorhome should never be operated or occupied unless
the CO Detector is present and functioning properly.
Do not under any circumstances operate the vehicle or
generator engine while sleeping.
The carbon monoxide detector is installed without batteries. To install the bat-
teries, press the tab at the top of the CO detector and slide the detector upwards.
Open the battery compartment door by hinging the left lower side downward. This
exposes the battery compartment. Install the batteries as indicated. The detec-
tor should beep indicating correct installation. Reverse the above procedure to rein-
stall the detector. Test the detector before you start every trip.
When lighting your LP gas appliances for the fi rst time, or after refueling the LP gas
tank, trapped air will need to be purged from the system which could take a few sec-
onds or a few minutes, depending on the distance of the appliance from the tank.
Follow the appliance manufacturer’s lighting and operating instructions found in the
Owner’s Information Kit. Be sure that the water heater has water in it prior to igniting.
Every sleeping area in your recreational vehicle is provided with exits. These exits
are either in the form of an exit window (which will be labeled EXIT in red letters) or
the main entry door, which is not labeled, serves as an exit. The exit window handles
will also be red in color. Lift the handles and push the window open to exit. Make sure
all occupants are aware of the exit locations and their operation.
Chapter 4 - Safety Provisions
CO SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
CO DETECTOR
BATTERY
INSTALLATION
EXIT LOCATIONS
LIGHTING
APPLIANCES