Airstream NTERSTATE - Manual (Page 42)

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THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT
Designed to detect smoke, fire or any gas other than carbon monoxide.
To be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of fuel-burning appliances.
To be used on an intermittent basis, or as a portable alarm for spillage of combustion
products from fuel-burning appliances.
CAUTION: This carbon monoxide alarm is designed for indoor use only. Do not
expose to rain or moisture. Do not knock or drop the alarm. Do not open or tamper
with the alarm as this could cause malfunction. The alarm will not protect against
the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when the batteries are dead or missing. The
alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon
monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
IMPORTANT
Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as wood,
charcoal, coal, heating oil, paraffin, gasoline, natural gas, propane, butane, etc.
Ideally, it is recommended that a carbon monoxide alarm should be installed in or
near every room that has a fuel burning appliance such as any room heaters, water
heaters, cookers, grills, etc.
Ensure that the alarm horn can be heard by all those who are intended to hear it.
Seek medical help if it is suspected that a user of the RV is suffering from carbon
monoxide poisoning.
If the alarm sounds, make sure to investigate the problem. Ignoring the alarm may
result in sickness, injury or death. (CO may be present even if nothing is seen or
smelled by the user).
Room spaces should be well ventilated when household cleaning supplies are used
as these may cause a false alarm.
Alarm should be tested once per week. If further details are required which do not
appear in this manual contact BRK Brands Inc. First Alert.
Introduction
This alarm which is designed to detect the presence of carbon monoxide. This
manual contains information on operation of the CO alarm. The green light flashes at
approximately 60-second intervals to indicate the alarm is operating correctly. The
red light will flash continuously and the horn will sound if carbon monoxide is de-
tected. The alarm is suitable for use in areas where cooking and heating appliances
burn fuels such as wood, charcoal, coal, oil, gas, etc.
This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from any
source of combustion
WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas which is released when fuels are
burnt. It is invisible, has no smell and is therefore very difficult to detect with the
human senses. Under normal conditions, in a room where fuel burning appliances are
well maintained and correctly ventilated, the amount of carbon monoxide released
into the room by appliances is not dangerous.
These fuels include: Wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and
propane.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly maintained, are
improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly. CO is a real danger
in “Air-tight” RVs with added insulation, sealed windows, and other weatherproofing
can “trap” CO inside.