2-4
2.7 ALARMS
1. LP Gas Alarm:
a. Sounds whenever there is an unsafe amount of
propane gas in the vehicle.
b. Follow instructions on safety sign and air out
vehicle to silence alarm.
c. Have a qualied service personnel nd the
leak and correct the problem before using unit
again.
2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm:
a. Sounds whenever there is an unsafe amount of
carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle.
b. Open doors, vents and windows to air out ve-
hicle and silence alarm.
c. Have a qualied service personnel check all
burners, clean, repair or replace any defective
burners.
d. Remove all fuel or wood burning devices from
inside vehicle.
e. Have a qualied serviceman check all engine
exhaust system components. Repair or replace
any defective components. Position mo-
torhome so wind blows exhaust fumes away.
3. Smoke Alarm:
a. Sounds whenever there is an unsafe amount of
smoke in the vehicle. Always use exhaust fan
over the stove when cooking.
b. Open doors, vents and windows to air out ve-
hicle 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, re-free source) past sensor.
If alarm does not sound when testing, deter-
mine 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 re-
spond in all situations. The best safeguard is
re prevention.
4. Recurring alarm(s) indicate the slow accumulation
of LP gas, carbon monoxide, or smoke. Have an
authorized service center check system and identify
source. Correct problem before resuming use of
unit.
5. Refer to alarm manual(s) for more detailed instruc-
tions.
2.8 ELECTRICAL
1. Use care when working around batteries. The gases
given o when charging are explosive. Keep sparks
and ames away from battery. Wear protective
clothing, eye protection and remove jewellery. Do
not short across terminals.
2. Do not overload electrical circuits. Replace circuit
breakers and fuses with components of similar
capacity. Do not replace with larger capacity com-
ponents (breakers or fuses).
3. Be sure motorhome is well grounded to prevent
shocks or electrocution. Do not plug utility power
cord into an outlet that is not grounded. Do not
modify any plug to t a receptacle for which it was
not designed. Do not attach an extension cord to
the utility power cord.
4. Use care when handling electrical appliances,
power cords and other components. Misuse or
abuse of electrical components can lead to shocks
or electrocution. Do not use electrical components,
cords or appliances with bare feet, wet hands or
while standing in water or on wet ground.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
2-4
2.7 ALARMS
1. LP Gas Alarm:
a. Sounds whenever there is an unsafe amount of
propane gas in the vehicle.
b. Follow instructions on safety sign and air out
vehicle to silence alarm.
c. Have a qualied service personnel nd the
leak and correct the problem before using unit
again.
2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm:
a. Sounds whenever there is an unsafe amount of
carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle.
b. Open doors, vents and windows to air out ve-
hicle and silence alarm.
c. Have a qualied service personnel check all
burners, clean, repair or replace any defective
burners.
d. Remove all fuel or wood burning devices from
inside vehicle.
e. Have a qualied serviceman check all engine
exhaust system components. Repair or replace
any defective components. Position mo-
torhome so wind blows exhaust fumes away.
3. Smoke Alarm:
a. Sounds whenever there is an unsafe amount of
smoke in the vehicle. Always use exhaust fan
over the stove when cooking.
b. Open doors, vents and windows to air out ve-
hicle 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, re-free source) past sensor.
If alarm does not sound when testing, deter-
mine 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 re-
spond in all situations. The best safeguard is
re prevention.
4. Recurring alarm(s) indicate the slow accumulation
of LP gas, carbon monoxide, or smoke. Have an
authorized service center check system and identify
source. Correct problem before resuming use of
unit.
5. Refer to alarm manual(s) for more detailed instruc-
tions.
2.8 ELECTRICAL
1. Use care when working around batteries. The gases
given o when charging are explosive. Keep sparks
and ames away from battery. Wear protective
clothing, eye protection and remove jewellery. Do
not short across terminals.
2. Do not overload electrical circuits. Replace circuit
breakers and fuses with components of similar
capacity. Do not replace with larger capacity com-
ponents (breakers or fuses).
3. Be sure motorhome is well grounded to prevent
shocks or electrocution. Do not plug utility power
cord into an outlet that is not grounded. Do not
modify any plug to t a receptacle for which it was
not designed. Do not attach an extension cord to
the utility power cord.
4. Use care when handling electrical appliances,
power cords and other components. Misuse or
abuse of electrical components can lead to shocks
or electrocution. Do not use electrical components,
cords or appliances with bare feet, wet hands or
while standing in water or on wet ground.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
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