JAYCO TOWABLE SECTION 2 – OCCUPANT SAFETY
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison. It is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
Many cases of reported carbon monoxide poisoning indicate while victims are aware they
are not feeling well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by
either exiting the vehicle or calling for assistance. Young children and household pets may
be the first affected.
Your combination carbon monoxide/propane alarm is designed to detect the toxic carbon
monoxide fumes that result from incomplete combustion, such as those emitted from
appliances, furnaces, fireplaces and auto exhaust. A carbon monoxide/propane alarm is
NOT A SUBSTITUTE for other combustible gas, fire or smoke alarms. This carbon
monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of
combustion. It is not designed to detect smoke, fire or any other gas. Please note that
there are hazards against which carbon monoxide detection may not be effective, such as
natural gas leaks or explosions.
This alarm is designed to sense the presence of carbon monoxide/propane gas, however
there are other combustible fumes or vapors that may be detected by the sensor including
(but not limited to ): acetone, alcohol, butane and gasoline.
These chemicals can be found in commonly used items such as deodorants, colognes,
perfumes, adhesives, lacquer, kerosene, glues, wine, liquor, most cleaning agents and the
propellants of aerosol cans.
High temperatures can activate glue and adhesive vapors. If you close up the recreation
vehicle on a hot day, the chemicals used in its construction may be detected for months
after the vehicle was constructed (for more information, refer to Section 2, Formaldehyde).
What you should do if the alarm sounds
1. Operate the RESET/SILENCE button.
2. Call your emergency services (fire department or 911).
3. Immediately move to fresh air (outdoors or by an open door or window)
4. Do not re-enter the premises or move away from the open door or window until the
emergency service responders have arrived, the premises have been aired out, and
your alarm remains in its normal condition.
If your alarm reactivates within a 24-hour period, repeat steps 1-4 and call a qualified
appliance technician to investigate for sources of carbon monoxide from fuel burning
equipment and appliances, and inspect for proper operation of this equipment.
WARNING
The following symptoms are related to carbon monoxide poisoning and should be
discussed with all members of the household:
Mild exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “flu-
like” symptoms).
Medium exposure: Severe throbbing headaches, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart
rate.
Extreme exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio-respiratory failure, death.
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