SECTION 2
OCCUPANT SAFETY
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the low battery warning sounds, the battery
MUST be replaced. Never disconnect the
battery to silence the smoke alarm.
Maintenance
Clean the outside casing occasionally with a
soft dry cloth. Ensure that the alarm sensor is
not blocked with dirt and dust.
DO NOT USE
CLEANING AGENTS, BLEACH OR POLISH
.
C
ARBON
M
ONOXIDE
A
LARM
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison.
It is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas
produced by the incomplete combustion of
the fossil fuels. It is important to have good
ventilation, maintain all appliances regularly
and have a functioning carbon monoxide
alarm. Early symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning are often mistaken for the flu
because the deadly gas goes undetected.
Prolonged exposure can lead to brain
damage and even death.
Many cases of reported carbon monoxide
poisoning indicate while victims are aware
they are not well, they become so disoriented
they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the RV or calling for assistance. Young
children and household pets may be the first
affected.
The CO 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 CO alarm is
NOT A
SUBSTITUTE
for other combustible gas, fire
or smoke alarms. There are hazards against
which carbon monoxide detection may not be
effective, such as natural gas leaks or
explosions.
•
The CO alarm
is operational
once the 9-volt
battery is
correctly
connected. The
CO alarm will
not function if
the batteries are
missing, disconnected, dead, the wrong
type of battery is used or the batteries are
installed incorrectly.
•
The CO alarm will automatically sense
when the level of carbon monoxide in the
air reaches dangerous levels. You should
stay outside the RV in fresh air until the
CO alarm is silenced.
If the CO alarm sounds, do not stand too
close to it. The sound produced by the CO
alarm is loud because it is designed to wake a
person in an emergency. Prolonged exposure
to the CO alarm at a close distance may be
harmful to your hearing.
Actuation of this alarm may indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide that can
KILL YOU. This alarm will only indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas.
If you are in a RV with either a nearby
vehicle engine or generator running, there
is a potential for exhaust fumes to filter
back into your RV. Avoid inhaling exhaust
gases (they contain carbon monoxide,
which is a potentially toxic gas that is
colorless and odorless).
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 -
Throbbing headaches,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme exposure -
Convulsions,
unconsciousness, heart and lung failure.
Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause
brain damage, death.
Figure 4 Typical CO alarm
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