8-5
8.3.2 SMOKE ALARM
TOPAZ
Fig. 8-5 SMOKE ALARM
This Smoke alarm is located on the ceiling and
sounds whenever there is an unsafe level of smoke
in the trailer.
Always use exhaust fan over the stove when
cooking.
When the smoke alarm sounds:
a. Exit the unit imediatly.
b. Correct and eliminate the smoke source.
c. Open doors, vents and windows to air out
vehicle and silence alarm.
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. Clean and vacuum opening on smoke alarm
once a month.
g. Do not try to repair alarm. Replace it.
h. Smoke alarms are not perfect and do not
respond in all situations. The best safe-
guard is fire prevention.
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