SECTION 2
OCCUPANT SAFETY
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The CO 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 CO alarm is NOT A
SUBSTITUTE for other combustible gas, fire
or smoke alarms.
There are hazards against which carbon
monoxide detection may not be effective,
such as natural gas leaks or explosions.
Individuals with medical problems, or who are
hard of hearing, should consider using
warning devices that provide both audible and
visual signals.
What you should do if the alarm sounds
The CO alarm will automatically sense when
the level of carbon monoxide in the air
reaches dangerous levels. You should stay
outside the RV in fresh air until the CO alarm
is silenced. When the CO alarm sounds, do
not stand too close to it. The sound produced
by the CO alarm is loud because it is
designed to wake a person in an emergency.
Prolonged exposure to the CO alarm at a
close distance may be harmful to your
hearing.
1. Operate the RESET/SILENCE button.
2. Immediately move to fresh air (outdoors or
by an open door or window) and execute
your family safety plan.
3. Do not re-enter the premises. If you are
unable to exit the premises do not move
away from the open door or window until
the emergency service responders have
arrived, the premises have been aired out
and your CO alarm remains in its normal
condition.
If your CO alarm reactivates within a 24-hour
period, repeat steps 1-3 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 (if
problems are identified during this inspection,
have the CO alarm replaced immediately).
Note any combustion equipment not
inspected by the technician. Make sure that
any motor vehicle is not and has not been
operating in an attached garage or adjacent
to your RV.
Batteries
The CO alarm will not function if the batteries
are missing, disconnected, dead, the wrong
type of battery is used or the batteries are
installed incorrectly. When the batteries
become weak, the CO alarm will "beep" (the
low battery warning). If the low battery
warning sounds, the batteries MUST be
replaced. Never disconnect the batteries to
silence the CO alarm.
Testing the CO alarm
Press and hold the test/reset button on the
front of the CO alarm for several seconds. If
the CO alarm does not test properly, replace it
immediately. Do not remove the following
label from your RV:
Fig. 2.2 CO alarm testing label
Maintenance
Actuation of this alarm may indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide that can
KILL YOU. This alarm will only indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
If the carbon monoxide alarm is not
maintained and functioning properly
according to OEM supplied instructions,
you will not be warned if carbon monoxide
is present in the air. Death or serious
illness could result from asphyxiation
(inability to breathe) if carbon monoxide is
present.
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