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Driving & Safety
2004 • LaPalma
American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) A119.2 -
Fire & Life Safety 3-4.6 Carbon Monoxide Detectors states
"All RVs equipped with an internal combustion engine or
designed with features to accommodate future installation of
an internal combustion engine and truck campers shall be
equipped with a listed CO detector installed in accordance
with its listing."
The motorhome is equipped with such a carbon monoxide
detector. Everyone is at risk with carbon monoxide poisoning.
carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless
gas that binds with hemoglobin reducing the body's ability to
absorb and carrying oxygen to vital organs. Even low levels of
CO have been known to cause brain and other vital organ
damage in unborn infants, with no effect on the mother.
When removed from exposure, the symptoms dissipate as carbon monoxide is expelled
through the lungs. Level of contamination in the body reduces at half-life increments at
approximately four-hour intervals. Treatment with oxygen will quicken recovery time.
In cases of mild exposure, the symptoms may include: a slight headache, nausea,
vomiting and fatigue. Some consider this a "Flu-like Symptom." Symptoms for medium
exposure may include a severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion and fast heart rate.
Extreme exposure can result in unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio-respiratory
failure and death. Young children and household pets may be the first affected. Other
highly sensitive people would include the elderly and people with lung or heart disease
or anemia.
The CO detector is designed to detect the toxic CO Gas resulting from incomplete
combustion of any fuel. This can be gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, charcoal or wood.
Anything that burns fuel such as engines, generators, furnaces, gas stoves or water heaters,
produce CO gas. Consequently, it is uncommon for household smoke from cigarettes or
normal cooking to cause the alarm to sound.
CAUTION: Activation of this device indicates the presence of carbon
monoxide (CO), which can be fatal. A concentration of above 100 PPM will
cause a warning condition. Individuals with medical problems may consider
using detection devices with lower carbon monoxide alarming capabilities.
Prolonged exposure to the horn at a close distance may be harmful to hearing.
The CO detector is wired to both the house and chassis batteries, this allows a reliable and
continuous protection by alerting the build up of potentially dangerous levels of CO. Once the
unit is powered, it will run through a brief warm-up and self check prior to monitoring for CO
gas. There are no switches that can accidentally be turned off. There is a simple test procedure
that should be performed to ensure the CO detector is functioning properly.
WARNING: If there is constant beeping and the red light is flashing, CO gas
has been detected. Shut off appliances, coach engine, and water heater.
Evacuate the coach and call the fire department. Have any problems
corrected before restarting any appliances or the coach.
CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTOR
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