Triple E CLASS C - 6.3.2 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM; 6.3.3 SMOKE ALARM

6-3
CLASS C & B
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MOTORHOME
6.3.2 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
This alarm is located in the hallway or kitchen area
and sounds when there is an unsafe amount of
carbon monoxide in the air.
Position the motorhome so the wind blows exhaust
fumes away from the coach.
When the alarm sounds:
a. Turn off all fuel burning devices.
b. Open doors, vents and windows to air out
vehicle and silence alarm. Leave the vehicle
until the alarm stops.
c. Have a qualified service person check all
appliances, etc.. Clean, repair or replace
any defective components.
d. Have a qualified service person check all
engine exhaust system components.
Repair or replace any defective compo-
nents.
CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR
Carbon Monoxide gas is a odorless and colorless
gas that is lethal to people. Do not breathe any
exhaust, heating or cooking fumes to prevent
asphyxiation.
WARNING
SMOKE ALARM
6.3.3 SMOKE ALARM
This alarm is located ion the ceiling and sounds
whenever there is smoke in the unit. Always use
the exhaust fan, over the stove when cooking.
Smoke from cooking may trigger the alarm.
a. If alarm sounds, check for the presence of a
fire. If fire is suspected, leave the vehicle
immediately.
b. Open doors, vents and windows to air out
vehicle and silence alarm. Correct and
eliminate smoke source.
c. Check alarm on a regular basis. Check
when removing from storage, before trips
and weekly thereafter. Depress center
button to test alarm electronics. Test alarm
sensor by blowing smoke (from safe, fire-
free source) past sensor. If alarm does not
sound when testing, determine source of
problem and correct or replace alarm.
d. Do not remove battery to silence alarm.
When alarm “beeps” every minute, battery is
weak and must be replaced. Do not allow
battery to go dead. Be sure to replace with
recommended battery. Test after battery is
replaced.
e. Clean and vacuum opening on smoke alarm
once a month.
f. Do not try to repair alarm. Replace it.
g. Smoke alarms are not perfect and do not
respond in all situations. The best safe-
guard is fire prevention.