Airstream NTERSTATE - Manual (Page 43)

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CAMPING
The following conditions can result in potentially dangerous CO situations.
1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor
conditions, such as:
Wind direction and/or velocity: including high gusts of wind. Heavy air in
the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles).
Negative pressure differential resulting from sue of exhaust fans.
Simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing fur limited
internal air.
Vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers, furnaces or water heaters.
Obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above
situations.
2. Extended use of un-vented fuel burning devices.
3. Temperature increase that can trap exhaust gases near the ground.
SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
These symptoms are related to CO POISONING and should be discussed with users
of the RV.
Mild Exposure - Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, (“flu-like” symptoms),
Medium Exposure - Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure - Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart and lung failure,
Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause brain damage, death.
WARNING! Many causes of reported CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING indicate that while victims are aware that they are not well, they
become so disoriented that they are unable to save themselves by either exiting
the building or calling for assistance. Also young children and pets may be the
first to be affected.
WARNING! Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in stor-
age, before each trip and once a week while in use. Failure to test units used in
RV’s as described may remove your protection.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ALARM
The alarm should be tested weekly by pressing and holding the test/reset button on
the front of the alarm for several seconds. The alarm is pre-calibrated at the factory
and requires no maintenance other than to clean the outside casing occasionally with
a cloth. Ensure that the holes on the front of the alarm are not blocked with dirt and
dust. D0 NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS, BLEACH OR POLISH: The unit requires 3
x 1.5V alkaline batteries. The following are suitable replacements. Gold Peak 24A
LR03, Energizer E92 LR03. Use only the batteries listed. Use of batteries not listed
may affect performance of the unit.
USING THE ALARM
To activate the alarm, insert the 3 batteries which are included, fit the battery
compartment cover and close the detector lid (battery compartment cover cannot be
fitted unless batteries are inserted.) When inserting the batteries, ensure the polarity
is correct - ie. positive end of battery (+) align with the (+) symbol in the battery hous-
ing. The green and red lights will flash briefly and the horn will sound a short chirp.
Press the test/reset button and check that the red light flashes and the horn sounds.
The alarm is now operating and ready for use.
LP GAS DETECTOR
In the kitchen area of your unit, approximately six inches above the floor, is the LP
gas detector. LP gas is a mixture of gases produced and sold commercially as a fuel
for heating and cooking appliances. LP gas is highly flammable and, as a result, can
be explosive if ignited under certain circumstances. LP gas is heavier than air and,