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WARNING:
DO NOT USE A CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO TEST THE
CO/PROPANE GAS ALARM.
Butane gas may damage the sensors.
SAFETY AND WARNING DEVICES
LP/CO DUAL ALARM
A permanently installed detector is located near the floor in the forward portion of the main camper floor area.
The detector is powered by the 12-volt DC system and is always powered as long as the camper is connected
to the truck, a charged battery, or 110-volt AC power. The fuse for the detector is located in the Power
Distribution Center.
NOTE:
The detector is continuously powered; disconnect the battery if you are not using
your camper so the battery is not depleted.
The unit contains an alarm that will sound, alerting you to the presence of propane or carbon monoxide. The
Red LED will flash and the alarm will sound a steady tone whenever a dangerous level of propane or methane
gas is detected. IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED. The detector will continue to alarm until the Test/Mute
switch on the front of the alarm is pressed. Ventilate the camper. The Red LED will continue to flash until the
gas is cleared, or the gas alarm will reactivate in approximately 5 minutes if the gas is still present. DO NOT RE-
ENTER THE CAMPER. This alarm will return to normal operation after the camper is properly ventilated.
NOTE:
This device detects the presence of propane; it does not disconnect the gas supply.
Be aware of the difference between propane leaks versus propane escaping from an unlit, open burner. Pure
propane from a leaking pipe or fitting is heavier than air and will buildup its heaviest concentration at the floor
level first. Propane from open burners is intentionally mixed with air to induce burning and will dissipate into the
air. The primary purpose of the detector is to detect propane leaks. The propane from open burners is mixed
with air (oxygen) so that it will burn. When mixed with air, the propane becomes only marginally heavier than air
and may not sink to the floor. If a burner is left on, the area around the burner, range and adjoining counter
space will be combustible and will cause injury and damage if ignited. This condition may exist for an extended
time period before the propane can reach the detector’s location and be detected. The detector only indicates
the presence of propane at the sensor. Propane may be present in other areas.
PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN LP (PROPANE) GAS ALARM
Turn the propane off at the tank(s), turn off all propane appliances, extinguish all flames and smoking material
and open all doors and major windows to air out the camper. Do not re-enter the camper until the alarm stops
sounding. If the alarm sounds a second time after the propane is turned back on, leave the propane off and
have a Travel Lite Dealer make the necessary repairs to the source of the propane leak.
SMOKE DETECTOR
Most fire casualties are caused by inhalation of toxic fumes (smoke) from a fire and not by flame. The smoke
detector responds to smoke that enters the sensing chamber. It does not sense gas, heat or flame. A wall
mounted, battery powered smoke detector is located in the living /cooking area of your camper. Please read the
smoke detector Owner’s Manual for details on testing and caring for this important safety device. Test the
smoke detector after the camper has been in storage, before each trip, and at least once a week during use.
The smoke detector should never be disabled due to nuisance or false alarm from cooking smoke, a dusty
furnace, etc. Ventilate your camper with fresh air and the alarm will turn off. Do not disconnect the battery.
Replace the battery once a year or immediately when the low battery “beep” signal sounds once a minute.
If the smoke detector fails to operate with a new battery, replace the detector with a new unit.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The fire extinguisher in your camper is located near the main entry door. Your fire extinguisher should be
replaced immediately after use or discharge.
The fire extinguisher furnished with your camper is rated for Class B (gasoline, grease, flammable liquids) and
Class C (electrical). Read the instructions on the fire extinguisher. Know how and when to use it. You and your
family should be familiar with its operation. If you find it necessary to use the fire extinguisher, stand 45 degrees
from the flame and spray side to side, starting at the top of the flame. Use caution to avoid standing upwind or
