Monaco LaPalma, Owner'S Manual

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Driving & Safety
2004 • LaPalma
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.
Press the TEST switch any time during the warm up cycle or while in
normal operation. The LED should flash red and the alarm should sound.
Release the switch. This is the only way the detector should be tested. The
test feature checks full operation of the detector.
WARNING: Test the operation of this detector after the
motorhome has been in storage, before each trip and at
least once per week during use.
The red LED will flash and the alarm will sound whenever a dangerous
level of propane or methane gas is detected. The detector will continue to
alarm until the gas clears or the
Test/Mute switch is pressed.
Procedures to Take During an Alarm:
1. Turn off all gas appliances, (stove, heaters, furnace), extinguish
all flames and smoking material. Evacuate, leave doors and
windows open.
2. Turn off the propane tank valve.
3. Have a qualified professional determine and repair the source of
leak.
CAUTION: Do Not re-enter until the problem is corrected.
Testing
Alarm