Grand Design Momentum, Owner'S Manual

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Occupant Safety
Battery
The smoke alarm will not function if the battery is missing,
disconnected, dead, the wrong type of battery is used or
the battery is installed incorrectly. When the 9-volt battery
becomes weak, the smoke alarm will “chirp” (the low bat-
tery warning). If the low battery warning sounds, the battery
MUST be replaced. Never disconnect the battery to silence
the smoke alarm.
Maintenance
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month by gently vacu-
uming the outside cover. Do not paint over the smoke alarm.
Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chambers and
prevent it from operating properly.
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison gas. It is
colorless, odorless and tasteless. Even at low levels of con-
centration it can endanger lives. Many reported cases of
carbon monoxide poisoning indicate that victims know that
they are not well, but become disoriented and unable
to exit or call for help. Young children and household pets
may be the first affected.
CO gas is produced when any type of fuel is incomplete-
ly burned. Potential sources of CO in and around your RV
can include gas or diesel engine exhaust, portable space
heaters, gas stoves and ovens, furnaces, defective engine
exhaust systems, portable grills, other nearby RVs, portable
generators, generator exhaust, and other propane-powered
appliances.
The following symptoms may
be related to CO POISONING:
It is important to discuss these symptoms with
ALL household members and RV guests:
•
Mild exposure:
Headaches, running nose, sore or
watery eyes, often described as flu-like symptoms.
• Medium exposure: Dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting.
•
Extreme exposure:
Unconsciousness,
brain damage and death.
If you are in an RV with
either a nearby tow vehicle
engine or the generator
running there is a potential
for exhaust fumes to filter
back into the RV.
The best protection
against carbon monoxide
entry into the RV is a
properly maintained
ventilation system and an
active carbon monoxide
detector. To allow for
proper operation of the
ventilation system, keep the
ventilation inlet grill(s) clear
of snow, leaves or other
obstructions.
Actuation of the carbon
monoxide (CO) alarm may
indicate the presence of
carbon monoxide (CO) or
propane gases which can
KILL YOU.
WARNING
WARNING