Holiday Neptune 2004, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING & SAFETY --- SECTION 2 • 99
NEPTUNE 2004
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About the LP-Gas Detector:
It is important to be aware of the difference between a gas leak versus gas
escaping from an unlit, open burner. Pure propane vapors from a leaking pipe or
gas fitting are heavier than air and will build up their heaviest concentration at the
leak and float down until they mix with air. Gas from open burners is intentionally
mixed with air to induce burning and will dissipate into the air. When mixed with
air, the gas becomes only marginally heavier than air and will expand outward. If a
gas burner is left on, the area around the burner, range and adjoining counter space
will be combustible and can cause injury and damage if ignited. This condition
will exist for an extended time period and eventually the gas will reach the
detector's location and be detected.
NOTE: The LP-Gas detector only indicates the presence of
propane gas at its sensor. Combustible levels of propane gas may
be present in other areas. This detector is intended for the
detection of propane gas ONLY.
The LP-Gas Detector has not been tested on any other gas. However, other
volatile gases (nuisance gases), most of them flammable in various concentrations,
may cause the detector to alarm. Some products that may cause the detector to
alarm are alcohol, liquor, kerosene, gasoline, deodorants, colognes, propellants
used in spray cans and cleaning solvents. In some cases vapors from the glues and
adhesives used in the manufacturing of the motorhome may also cause the detector
to alarm for several months after the date of manufacture. If it is determined
that the detector has false alarmed because of the above mentioned nuisance
gases, reset the detector and air out the vehicle with fresh outside air.
Take precautions to be sure one of these nuisances has not masked an actual
gas alarm condition. The detector draws less current than one instrument panel
lamp. The detector will operate to detect gas until the battery is drained down to
7.0 Volts. The detector must be supplied with a voltage higher than 7.0 Volts for it
to operate properly. If the power source is disconnected, or if the power is
otherwise interrupted, the detector will not operate.
The LP-Gas leak detector has a self-check circuit which runs at all times while
the detector is powered. In the event that the circuitry fails, a failure alarm will
sound and the operating indicator will cease to light.
LP-Gas Detector Operation:
Upon first application of power the LED will flash yellow for three minutes
while the detector is stabilizing. At the end of the start cycle the LED will turn
Green, indicating full operation. If the detector senses unsafe levels of gas it will
immediately sound an alarm. The gas detector operates on 12 Volt DC, with a
current draw less than 1/10th of one amp.
CAUTION: The detector will not alarm during the three minute
warm up cycle.