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PROPANE GAS ALARM
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 Gas
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 TRAILER. 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.
PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING A
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 RV 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 RV Service Center make the necessary repairs
to the source of the propane leak.
Be aware of the difference between a
propane leaks versus propane escaping from
an unlit, open burner. Pure propane from a
leaking pipe or fitting is heavier than air and
will build up 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.
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 120-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
trailer. The detector can evidentially drain the
battery.
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