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2.7 ALARMS
1.
LP Gas Alarm:
a.
Sounds whenever there is an unsafe amount
of gas in the vehicle.
b.
Follow instructions on safety sign and air out
vehicle to silence alarm.
c.
Have a qualified service man find the leak
and correct the problem before using unit
again.
2.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm:
a.
Sounds whenever there is an unsafe amount
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle.
b.
Open doors, vents and windows to air out
vehicle and silence alarm.
c.
Have a qualified service man check all
burners, clean, repair or replace any defec-
tive burners.
d.
Remove all fuel or wood burning devices
from inside vehicle.
e.
Have a qualified serviceman check all
engine exhaust system components.
Repair or replace any defective compo-
nents. Position motorhome so wind blows
exhaust fumes away.
3.
Smoke Alarm:
a.
Sounds whenever there is an unsafe amount
of smoke in the vehicle. Always use exhaust
fan over the stove when cooking.
b.
Open doors, vents and windows to air out
vehicle and silence alarm. Correct and
eliminate smoke source.
c.
Check alarm on a regular basis. Check
when removing from storage, before trips
and weekly thereafter. Depress center
button to test alarm electronics. Test alarm
sensor by blowing smoke (from safe, fire-
free source) past sensor. If alarm does not
sound when testing, determine source of
problem and correct or replace alarm.
d.
Do not remove battery to silence alarm.
When alarm “beeps” every minute, battery is
weak and must be replaced. Do not allow
battery to go dead. Be sure to replace with
recommended battery. Test after battery is
replaced.
e.
Clean and vacuum opening on smoke alarm
once a month.
f.
Do not try to repair alarm. Replace it.
g.
Smoke alarms are not perfect and do not
respond in all situations. The best safeguard
is fire prevention.
4.
Recurring alarm(s) indicate the slow accumula-
tion of LP gas, carbon monoxide, or smoke.
Have an authorized service center check system
and identify source. Correct problem before
resuming use of unit.
5.
Refer to alarm manual(s) for more detailed
instructions.
2.8 ELECTRICAL
1.
Use care when working around batteries. The
gases given off when charging are explosive.
Keep sparks and flames away from battery.
Wear protective clothing, eye protection and
remove jewellery. Do not short across terminals.
2.
Do not overload electrical circuits. Replace
circuit breakers and fuses with components of
similar capacity. Do not replace with larger
capacity components (breakers or fuses).
3.
Use only 3 prong grounded power and appliance
cords.
4.
Be sure motorhome is well grounded to prevent
shocks or electrocution. Do not plug utility power
cord into an outlet that is not grounded. Do not
modify plug to fit a receptacle for which it was not
designed.
5.
Use care when handling electrical appliances,
power cords and other components. Misuse or
abuse of electrical components can lead to
shocks or electrocution. Do not use electrical
components, cords or appliances with bare feet,
wet hands or while standing in water or on wet
ground.
6.
Do not attach an extension cord to the utility
power cord.
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