This alarm is designed to sense the presence
of 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 a recreational
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 Sec. 9 Storage &
Maintenance, Formaldehyde).
If the alarm sounds
1. Turn off all propane gas appliances (i.e.,
stove, water heater, furnace, etc.).
2. Open all windows and roof vents, and
evacuate the RV.
3. Turn OFF the propane tank valve.
4. Do not touch any electrical switch or use
any phone or radio in the RV.
5. Do not start any vehicle engine or
generator.
6. Determine and repair the source of the
leak.
7. Do not re-enter the RV until the problem
has been corrected.
If the alarm keeps sounding at regular
intervals, a leak may be present. Contact your
dealer or propane gas service to have the
problem corrected before using the propane
system again.
Testing the propane leak alarm
If the propane leak alarm does not test
properly, return the alarm immediately to your
RV dealer for repair or replacement. Do not
remove the following label from your RV:
Battery or converter power source
The propane gas alarm is powered by 12-volt
DC through the converter or from the auxiliary
battery (customer supplied). This alarm is
always drawing a small amount of 12-volt
current. Although this current draw is slight, it
could drain the auxiliary battery during
extended storage periods. If the auxiliary
battery becomes extremely drained, the LED
light on the face of the alarm will not light or the
alarm may begin to sound on its own. This
condition is not likely to occur except during
storage situations when the converter cannot
maintain the battery charge.
For more information
Read the OEM operator’s manual. Be sure to
know how and when to use the propane gas
alarm and where it is located.
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SECTION 2
OCCUPANT SAFETY
WARNING
TEST THIS ALARM’S
OPERATION AFTER EACH
STORAGE PERIOD, BEFORE
EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST
ONCE PER WEEK DURING
USE.
Fig. 2.3 Propane leak alarm
warning label
WARNING
The alarm cannot detect propane or sound
a warning for two minutes after it has been
turned on. The propane leak alarm is not a
smoke or fire alarm. The alarm will only
indicate the presence of propane gas at the
sensor. Explosive gas may be present in
other areas.
WARNING
The propane gas alarm should never be
disabled because of nuisance or low
battery alarms. If the auxiliary battery cable
is disconnected, and other 12-volt power is
not available, the propane leak alarm will
not work and you will not be warned if
leaking propone is present.
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