Monaco 2009 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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2009
K
night
Driving & Safety - 2
A CO detector is required to be installed
in any RV that either contains an internal
combustion engine or is designed to have one
installed. This would include all motorized
RV’s, regardless of whether the fuel source is
gasoline, diesel, propane, or other alternate
fuel. This would also include an RV equipped
with a generator or designed to accommodate
future installation of a generator (commonly
called “generator prep” setups). This would
not include RV’s equipped to store or transport
internal combustion engine vehicles.
Also, all truck campers must have a
CO detector installed, since an internal
combustion engine is ultimately present once
the truck camper is mounted on a pickup
truck.”
The motorhome is equipped with a Carbon
Monoxide detector. Everyone is at risk
with Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Carbon
Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and
tasteless gas that binds with hemoglobin
reducing the body’s ability to absorb and carry
oxygen to vital organs. Even low levels of CO
have been known to cause brain and other vital
organ damage in unborn infants, with no effect
on the mother.
When removed from exposure, the symptoms
dissipate as Carbon Monoxide is expelled
through the lungs. Level of contamination
in the body reduces at half-life increments at
approximately four-hour intervals. Treatment
with Oxygen will quicken recovery time.
In cases of mild exposure, the symptoms
may include: a slight headache, nausea,
vomiting and fatigue. Some consider this a
“Flu-like Symptom.” Symptoms for medium
exposure may include a severe throbbing
headache, drowsiness, confusion and fast
heart rate. Extreme exposure can result
in unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio-
respiratory failure and death. Young children
and household pets may be the first affected.
Other highly sensitive people include the
elderly and those with lung or heart disease or
anemia.
The CO detector is designed to detect the
toxic CO Gas resulting from incomplete
combustion of any fuel. This can be gasoline,
propane, natural gas, oil, charcoal or wood.
Anything that burns fuel such as engines,
generators, furnaces, gas stoves or water
heaters, produce CO Gas. Consequently, it
is uncommon for household smoke from
cigarettes or normal cooking to cause the
alarm to sound.
CAUTION
Activation of this device indicates the
presence of carbon monoxide (CO),
which can be fatal. A concentration of
above 100 PPM will cause a warning
condition. Individuals with medical
problems may consider using detection
devices with lower carbon monoxide
alarming capabilities. Prolonged
exposure to the horn at a close distance
may be harmful to hearing.
WARNING
Constant beeping and a flashing red
light means CO gas has been detected.
Shut off appliances, motorhome
engine, and water heater. Evacuate
the motorhome and call the fire
department. Have any problems
corrected before restarting any
appliances or the coach.
The CO detector is wired to the house
batteries. This allows reliable protection by
alerting the build up of potentially dangerous
levels of CO. Once the unit is powered, it will
run through a brief warm-up and self check
prior to monitoring for CO gas.
WARNING
If unplugged from shore power the
house battery disconnect switch must
be ON for the CO detector to operate.
Operation
The detector is equipped with a self-cleaning
CO sensor and requires a ten minute initial
warm-up period to clean the sensor element
and achieve stabilization. During the warm-up
period, the green power light will flash ON
and OFF. The green power light should be lit
when the power is on. If the light is not lit, turn
off the power and check all wire connections.
If the power is on and the connections are
correct, but the indicator still does not light,
the detector should be returned for service. DO
NOT attempt to fix the detector.
The indicator
light displays a specific color to monitor along
with a matching sound pattern.
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Located in bedroom