Owner`s manual
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2008 LAPALMA XL
DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
The motorhome is equipped with a Carbon
Monoxide detector. Everyone is at risk with
Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide
(CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas
that binds with hemoglobin reducing the body’s
ability to absorb and carry oxygen to vital
organs. Even low levels of CO have been known
to cause brain and other vital organ damage in
unborn infants, with no effect on the mother.
When removed from exposure, the symptoms
dissipate as Carbon Monoxide is expelled
through the lungs. Level of contamination
in the body reduces at half-life increments at
approximately four-hour intervals. Treatment
with Oxygen will quicken recovery time.
In cases of mild exposure, the symptoms may
include: a slight headache, nausea, vomiting
and fatigue. Some consider this a “Flu-like
Symptom.” Symptoms for medium exposure
may include a severe throbbing headache,
drowsiness, confusion and fast heart rate.
Extreme exposure can result in unconsciousness,
convulsions, cardio-respiratory failure and
death. Young children and household pets may
be the rst affected. Other highly sensitive
people include the elderly and those with lung or
heart disease or anemia.
The CO detector is designed to detect the toxic
CO Gas resulting from incomplete combustion
of any fuel. This can be gasoline, propane,
natural gas, oil, charcoal or wood. Anything that
burns fuel such as engines, generators, furnaces,
gas stoves or water heaters, produce CO Gas.
Consequently, it is uncommon for household
smoke from cigarettes or normal cooking to
cause the alarm to sound.
CAUTION:
Activation of this device indicates the
presence of carbon monoxide (CO),
which can be fatal. A concentration of
above 100 PPM will cause a warning
condition. Individuals with medical
problems may consider using detection
devices with lower carbon monoxide
alarming capabilities. Prolonged
exposure to the horn at a close distance
may be harmful to hearing.
WARNING:
Constant beeping and a flashing red
light means CO gas has been detected.
Shut off appliances, motorhome
engine, and water heater. Evacuate the
motorhome and call the fire department.
Have any problems corrected before
restarting any appliances or the coach.
The CO detector is wired to the house
batteries. This allows reliable protection by
alerting the build up of potentially dangerous
levels of carbon monoxide. Once powered, the
detector will run through a brief warm-up and
shelf check prior to monitoring for CO gas.
WARNING:
If the motorhome is unplugged
from shore power, the house battery
disconnect switch must be ON for the
CO detector to operate.
Operation
The detector is equipped with a self-cleaning
CO sensor and requires a ten minute initial
warm-up period to clean the sensor element
and achieve stabilization. During the warm-up
period, the green power light will ash ON and
OFF. The green power light should be lit when
the power is on. If the light is not lit, turn off
the power and check all wire connections. If
the power is on and the connections are correct,
but the indicator still does not light, the detector
should be returned for service. DO NOT
attempt to x the detector. The indicator light
displays a specic color to monitor along with a
matching sound pattern.
Indicator Lights and Sound Patterns:
ON or normal condition is indicated by
green. The CO detector has power and is
sensing air for the presence of CO Gas.
The alarm will not sound.
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