E. Generator Install Location
E.1 DANGER! CO POISONING and ENGINE EXHAUST INHILATION
Gasoline-powered engines and tools present a serious health hazard. They produce high
concentrations of CO and other toxic substances in their associated fumes and vapors
which, when inhaled in high concentrations, may result in death or extreme bodily injury
to the installer. CO is a poisonous, toxic, odorless, colorless and non-irritating gas, which
is given off whenever fuel or other carbon-based materials are burned. CO can rapidly
accumulate (even in areas appearing to be well ventilated), and can overcome exposed
persons without warning. Unsafe levels of CO may exist near running gas generators or
near air outflow, venting or exhaust from Generator. CO is a poisonous gas that can
cause illness, permanent neurological damage and death. Breathing CO may produce
headache, dizziness, vomiting and nausea and, in high concentrations, unconsciousness or
death. Exposure to CO at moderate to high levels, over long periods of time, as also been
linked with increased risk of heart disease.
Prior to proceeding with Generator installation:
• Ensure installation area is equipped with a working CO/smoke detector
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Verify detector is functioning properly prior to commencing with
Generator installation
• Ensure RV is equipped with working CO/smoke detector
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Verify detector is functioning properly prior to spending time in RV
while Generator is operating
• DO NOT smoke or permit others to smoke at any time in or around the
installation work site
E.2 Generator must be mounted and installed in a location where exhaust
vapors are kept from entering the interior area of the RV both from interior
and exterior source points
E.3 Install location for Generator should be based on RV model specific requirements
and designs
E.4 Generator install location must allow for Exhaust Kit to be installed where, during
travel and operation, significant moisture, dirt or road debris are kept from entering
exhaust pipe or Generator air intake. See Exhibits 6, 7, 8 and 9
E.5 Install location will determine length of down pipe to be used from NPS provided
with Exhaust Kit. See Exhibit 6, 7, 8 and 9
E.6 Generator shall be installed to ensure air intakes are protected and shielded from
foreign contaminates and road debris during transportation and operation.
E.7 Forward facing exhaust is permitted on fifth-wheel applications.
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