Carbon Monoxide (CO)
arbon monoxide gas is a by-product of the incomplete burning process of any fuel,
including, but not limited to, gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, charcoal, or wood.
All appliances that burn fuel such as cooking stoves, lamps, space heaters,
furnaces, water heaters, RV generators, or the
engine from an RV, car or truck
can produce CO.
When appliances are in good working condition with proper combustion and
ventilation, lethal carbon monoxide gas is vented outdoors where it quickly disperses. A
safety hazard can occur when an appliance malfunctions and produces CO that is not
fully vented. CO polluted air inside an RV can quickly build to lethal levels.
Unlike smoke or LP gas, carbon monoxide cannot be smelled or seen. If a
person is exposed to enough CO, the results can be permanently disabling or fatal. The
CO detector installed will warn you of its presence. Before each trip test your alarm as
specified in the manual.
It important that you read the manufacturer’s instructions for operating and
maintaining the CO detector.
Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause unconsciousness and death. You cannot see it or
smell it, so you may not know it is in your vehicle. Use your detector to help assure the
safety of you and your passengers.
CO PREVENTION AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
As a safety precaution, learn the early symptoms of CO exposure and regularly test and maintain your CO alarm to
ensure it is in good working order. If you suspect CO poisoning, move outside to fresh air, and seek emergency
help. Below are suggestions to help assure everyone’s safety.
Failure to follow these suggestions or the
instructions in your other manuals could result you or others to be seriously injured or killed.
Before each trip make sure power is supplied to the CO detector. Learn the early symptoms of
CO exposure.
Inspect fuel-burning appliances and vents often and keep them in good working
condition. Regularly test and maintain your CO alarm to ensure it is good working
order.
Check your exhaust system to ensure it is in good working order. A damaged and /or
rusty exhaust could allow engine exhaust containing CO to leak into your vehicle. When
parking in snowy conditions make sure that snow does not block exhaust pipes from the
engine, furnace, or water heater. Clear the way and check around from time to time.
If the alarm goes off or you suspect carbon monoxide may be in your vehicle, let in as
much fresh air as possible, leave the unit and call the fire department. Never restart
appliances until the source of the carbon monoxide leak has been repaired.
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