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SECTION 1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Power Connection

The gas alarm is powered by the coach batter-

ies. If the battery cable is disconnected from the
batteries, auxiliary battery switch is shut off, or
the fuse is blown, the alarm will not work. The
LP gas alarm breaker is located on the house 12-
volt panel shown on page 6-7 and 6-8.

Because the LP gas alarm is connected direct-

ly to the auxiliary battery, it is always drawing a
small amount of current. Even though this current
draw is slight, it could drain the coach battery
during storage periods of 30 days or longer. We
recommend turning the auxiliary battery switch
off or disconnecting the battery cables from the
auxiliary battery during extended storage periods
to avoid discharge.

If the coach batteries become extremely

drained (8.5 volts or less), the amber Low
Voltage/FAULT light on the face of the alarm
will come on, and in some rare cases the LP alarm
may begin to sound on its own. This condition is
not likely to occur except during storage situa-
tions when coach battery charge is not being
restored by the converter charger or solar
charger.

Other Combustible Fumes or Vapors

This alarm is designed to detect the presence

of LP gas, however there are other combustible
fumes or vapors which may be detected by the
sensor. These include: alcohol, liquor, deodor-
ants, colognes, perfumes, wine, adhesives,
lacquer, kerosene, gasoline, glues, most all clean-
ing agents and the propellants of aerosol cans.
Most are lighter than air in their vapor state and
will only be detected when the area is closed up.
Glues and adhesives may exhaust hydrocarbon
vapors for months after they are applied. They
are easily activated by high temperatures. If you
close up an RV coach on a hot day, the chemicals
used in its construction may be detected for
months after the coach was manufactured.

Further Information

See the manufacturer’s information entitled

“Your LP Gas Detector” in the Owner

InfoCase

for further instructions on nuisance alarms and
care and testing of the LP gas detector.

ELECTRICAL

Careless handling of electrical components
can be fatal. Never touch or use electrical
components or appliances while feet are bare,
while hands are wet, or while standing in wa-
ter or on wet ground.

Improper grounding of the vehicle can cause
personal injury. Do not plug the utility power
cord into an outlet which is not grounded and
do not adapt the plug to connect to a recepta-
cle for which it is not designed.

Do not attach an extension cord to the utility
power cord.

Be sure that all electrical appliances to be
used contain 3-prong plugs for proper
grounding.

Avoid overloading electrical circuits. Re-
place fuses or circuit breakers with those of
the same size and amperage rating only. Nev-
er use a higher rated fuse or breaker.

Use caution when handling or working near
electrical storage batteries. Always remove
jewelry and wear protective clothing and eye
covering. Avoid creating sparks.

LOADING

Store or secure all loose items inside the mo-
tor home before traveling. Possible over-
looked items such as canned goods or small
appliances on the countertop, cooking pans
on the range, or free-standing furniture items
can become dangerous projectiles during a
sudden stop.

Be aware of GVWR, GAWR and individual
load limit on each tire or set of duals. (See
“Loading the Motor Home” in Section 4.)

Never load the motor home in excess of the
gross vehicle weight rating or the gross axle
weight rating for either axle.