Xplore 304, Manual

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HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE
Your smoke alarm has been designed to be
as maintenance-free as possible, however
there are several things you must do to keep
it working properly.
CAUTION: Your smoke alarm is a sealed
electrical device and no attempt should be
made to open the case. Attempting to open
the case will invalidate your warranty.
Testing
Test your smoke alarm once every week see
‘Alarm Test’. Any test failures should be
reported to the Technical Support Team.
Cleaning
As a minimum your smoke alarm should be
cleaned once every 3 months using your
vacuum cleaner fitted with the soft brush
attachment.
WARNING: Your smoke alarm may false
alarm when it is being cleaned using a
vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents or
cleaners on your smoke alarm, as they may
cause damage to the sensor or circuitry. The
unit can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth.
CAUTION: Do not paint the smoke alarm as
this may block the openings and prevent
smoke from entering the sensor.
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Carbon monoxide and how it can affect
you and your family
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous poisonous
gas that kills hundreds of people each year
and injures many more. It is often referred to
as the silent killer because it has no odour or
taste and cannot be seen. Like oxygen, CO
enters the body through the lungs during the
normal breathing process. It competes with
oxygen by replacing it in the red blood cells,
thereby reducing the flow of oxygen to the
heart, brain and other vital organs. In high
concentrations, CO can kill in minutes.
Many cases of reported carbon monoxide
poisoning indicate that while victims are
aware they are not feeling well, they become
disorientated and unable to save themselves
by either exiting the building or calling for
assistance. Exposure during sleep is
particularly dangerous because the victim
does not wake up.
Symptoms of CO poisoning
The following symptoms may be related to
CO poisoning which all household members
should be made aware of:
• Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea,
vomiting, fatigue (often described as ‘flu-
like’ symptoms).
• Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing
headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast
heart rate.
• Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness,
convulsions, cardiorespiratory failure,
death.
Your CO detector monitors the level of CO as
parts per million (ppm) in the atmosphere
surrounding the detector.
35ppm The maximum allowable
concentration for continuous
exposure for healthy adults in any 8
hour period, as recommended by
the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
200ppm Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness,
nausea after 2-3 hours.
400ppm Frontal headaches within 1-2
hours, life threatening after 3 hours.