Jayco 2016 Melbourne, Owner'S Manual

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ccupant
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afety
The alarm is wired directly to the 12-volt electrical system, with continuous power being
supplied by the recreation vehicle battery. There is no 9-volt battery power supply in the
carbon monoxide/propane alarm. If the battery cable is disconnected at the battery
terminals, the combination alarm will not work.
Be sure to read, understand and follow the owner’s information from the manufacturer
of the combination CO/propane alarm supplied in your Warranty Packet. This includes
information regarding the limited life of the alarm.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison. It is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning indicate while victims are aware they
are not feeling well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the vehicle or calling for assistance. Young children and household pets may be the
first affected.
Your combination carbon monoxide/propane alarm is designed to detect the toxic carbon
monoxide fumes that result from incomplete combustion, such as those emitted from
appliances, furnaces, fireplaces and auto exhaust. A carbon monoxide/propane alarm
is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for other combustible gas, fire or smoke alarms. This carbon
monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion.
The carbon monoxide detector installed is intended for use in ordinary indoor
locations of recreation vehicles. It is not designed to comply with Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
Do not disconnect the battery or the alarm.
Individuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices that
provide audible and visual signals for carbon monoxide concentrations under
30 PPM.
This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
The ultimate responsibility for protection against toxic carbon monoxide
fumes rests solely on you. Installing a carbon monoxide/propane alarm is just
the first step in protecting your family from toxic carbon monoxide poisoning
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The following symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and should
be discussed with all members of the household:
Mild exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described
as “flu-like” symptoms).
Medium exposure: Severe throbbing headaches, drowsiness, confusion, fast
heart rate.
Extreme exposure : Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio-respiratory
failure, death.
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