Engine temperature gauges have been calibrated to indicate a
midrange reading
as
the "normal" operating temperature.
The reason for this is that many owners perceive
212°P as
the boiling point. However, this is not the case in an engine
with a pressurized cooling system and a coolant mixture
of
glycol and water. As a motor home owner, be aware that the
gauge is intended
to
provide a warning
of
any rapid change
in engine coolant temperature from the
"normal" reading
of
the gauge rather than an absolute temperature reading.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless gas.
It
is
a by-product
of
the burning
of
fossil fuels (gasoline, LP gas,
diesel fuel, etc.). The chassis and generator engines, fur-
naces, water heater,
LP
gas refrigerator and range in your
motor home produce it constantly while they are operating.
CARBON MONOXIDE
IS
DEADLY. Please read and
understand the following precautions to protect yourself and
others from the effects
of
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Beware
of
the symptoms
of
exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
poisoning:
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Muscular twitching
Intense headache
Throbbing in temples
Weakness
and
sleepiness
Inability to
think
clearly
WARNING
Do
not under any circum-
stances operate any
engine while sleeping.
You
would not
be
able to moni-
tor outsider conditions to
assure that engine exhaust
does not enter the interior,
and
you
would not
be
alert
to exhaust odors or symp-
toms of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
If
you or others experience any
of
these symptoms, get out
into fresh air immediately.
If
symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.
Shut down the unit and do not operate it until it has
been inspected and repaired.
PACE
AI/I/ow
ENGINE
TEMPERATURE
GAUGES
CARBON
MONOXIDE
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Exhaust gases are deadly.
Do
not block the tailpipes,
or exhaust ports, or situate
the vehicle
in
a place where
the exhaust gases have any
possibility of accumulating
either outside, underneath,
or inside your vehicle or any
nearby vehicles.
Outside air
movements can carry
exhaust gases inside the
vehicle through windows or
other openings remote from
the exhaust outlet.
Operate
the engine(s), carbon mon-
oxide-producing systems or
components only when safe
dispersion of exhaust gases
can be assured. Monitor
outside conditions to
be
sure that exhaust continues
to
be
dispersed safely.
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