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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 in-
ternal 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 POSONING and should be discussed with users
of the RV.
Mild Exposure - Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, (“flu-Iike” 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 dis-
oriented 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.