Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Allegro Bus, Owner'S Manual

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –ALLEGRO BUS® Chapter 4 MAJOR APPLIANCES & ACCESSORIES
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Stacked Washer/Dryer (Optional)
Your Allegro Bus may be equipped with an optional stacked washer/dryer (Figure 4-20).
The optional stacked
washer/dryer can operate on 30 or 50 amp service. It is not recommended to operate the
washer or dryer while traveling as this could damage internal components. For specific
information regarding the use of the stacked washer/dryer, consult the owner’s manuals
found in the Owner’s Information Package.
Note: The 1 ó” gray water valve at gray tank waste gate must be fully open when
operating the washer/dryer. For specific information regarding the use of the washer or the
dryer, consult the owner’s manuals found in the Owner’s Information Package.
Carbon Monoxide/LP Gas Detector
To protect the driver and other occupants of the motor home, the Allegro Bus is
equipped with a carbon monoxide/LP gas detector (Figure 4-21). Carbon monoxide
(CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which, when breathed, bonds to the
hemoglobin in the red blood cells and, thus, drastically reduces or blocks the transfer
of oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. In sufficient concentrations, CO kills
by asphyxiation. In lesser amounts, CO makes the victim groggy, lethargic, and
unable to think clearly or quickly.
CO is one of the products of combustion for many materials including petroleum
based products (e.g., gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, butane; among others). Since
many of the appliances and the engines associated with the motor home produce CO in their normal operations, it is
necessary to assure that CO levels do not rise to dangerous levels within the motor home. In sufficiently high
concentrations, CO can kill in minutes.
Consequently, the CO/LP gas detector should be checked at regular intervals to assure it is in proper operating
condition and that its battery is fresh. Periodic checking with the “test” button to assure normal operation of
the CO/LP gas detector and to allow the motor-home users to hear how the CO/LP gas alarm actually sounds
would be worthwhile.
The most susceptible people to CO poisoning are unborn babies, small children, pregnant women, senior
citizens, and people with cardiovascular or respiratory problems. Consequently, it is prudent to check the CO
monitor regularly for normal operation and to remain aware of the symptoms of CO poisoning which include
dizziness, nausea, vomiting, muscular twitching, throbbing in the temples, incoherent thinking and speech,
weakness, sleepiness, and intense headaches.
Figure 4-20. Stacked
Washer/Dryer
(Optional)
Figure 4-21. Carbon Monoxide/
LP Gas Detector