FLEETWOOD RV Class A Gas 2020, Руководство пользователя

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Driving & Safety
SECTION THREE
• VACUUM THE DUST OFF THE ALARM COVER . At
least once a year (more frequently in dusty locations),
use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum to clean
the alarm cover .
• CLEAN THE ALARM COVER WHEN DIRTY . Wash
the alarm cover by hand . Use a cloth dampened in
clean water . Dry with a soft cloth .
• DO NOT SPRAY CLEANING AGENTS OR WAXES
DIRECTLY ONTO THE FRONT PANEL . This action may
damage the sensor, cause an alarm or cause an alarm
malfunction .
• OBSERVE THE COLOR OF THE INDICATOR LIGHT .
At frequent intervals and during your weekly test,
check the indicator light on the on the front panel of
the alarm .
See the section, Operation, in this manual for further
information.
PROPANE DETECTOR INFO
The propane detector is required safety equipment in
RVs . American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
1192 —
Fire & Life Safety, 6.4.8, Propane Detectors states:
“All recreational vehicles equipped with a propane appliance
and electrical system shall be equipped with a propane
detector listed as suitable for use in recreational vehicles
under the requirements of UL 1484 and installed according
to the terms of its listing”.
The propane detector is also sensitive to other fumes
such as; hair spray, which may contain butane as the
propellant . Butane, like propane, is heavier than air and
will settle to floor level . Sulfated batteries (rotten egg
odor) can also cause the detector to alarm .
About Propane Leaks:
Propane is heavier than air and generally will settle to the
lowest point . Propane leaking from a pipe or fitting will
concentrate at the leak and float downwards . Propane
escaping from a cooktop burner will concentrate around
the burner, cooktop and adjoining counter space and
is highly combustible . This concentration of gas can
exist for an extended period before the gas reaches the
detector’s location and sounds an alarm .
The propane detector is not designed to detect other
types of gas . However, some products may cause the
detector to alarm, such as; alcohol, liquor, methane,
kerosene, gasoline, deodorants, colognes, propellant
used in spray cans and cleaning solvents . In some cases,
vapors from glue and adhesive used in manufacturing
the motorhome can cause the detector to alarm for
several months after the date of manufacture . If it
is determined that the detector has false alarmed
because of the above mentioned nuisance gases, press
INSPECTION:
Test the CO detector weekly and at the beginning
and end of each trip .
WARNING:
Propane is highly volatile and extremely explosive .
Do not use matches or open flame to test for
leaks . Use only approved propane leak testing
solution for leak detection . Unapproved solutions
can damage copper tubing and brass fittings . All
fittings tested should be thoroughly rinsed and
dried after testing . For continued operational safety
and integrity of the propane system, only qualified
service personnel should perform maintenance or
repairs to the propane system .