Section 4 Exhaust System
WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death.
The exhaust system must be leakproof and routinely inspected.
Generator set operation. Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time. Avoid breathing exhaust fumes when working on or near the generator set. Never operate the generator set inside a building unless the exhaust gas is piped safely outside. Never operate the generator set where exhaust gas could accumulate and seep back inside a potentially occupied building or vehicle. Do not obstruct the exhaust outlet when parking your vehicle. The exhaust gases must discharge freely to prevent carbon monoxide from deflecting into the vehicle.
Carbon monoxide symptoms. Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas present in exhaust gases. Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms include but are not limited to the following:
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DPhysical fatigue, weakness in joints and muscles
DSleepiness, mental fatigue, inability to concentrate
or speak clearly, blurred vision
DStomachache, vomiting, nausea
If experiencing any of these symptoms and carbon monoxide poisoning is possible, seek fresh air immediately and remain active. Do not sit, lie down, or fall asleep. Alert others to the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. Seek medical attention if the condition of affected persons does not improve within minutes of breathing fresh air.
Installing the exhaust tail pipe. Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Install the exhaust system tail pipe to prevent the drawing of discharged exhaust gases into the vehicle interior through windows, doors, air conditioners, and other openings. Do not use flexible tail piping because it could crack and allow lethal exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle.
Inspecting the exhaust system. Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. For the safety of the vehicle’s occupants, install a carbon monoxide detector. Consult the coach builder or dealer for approved detector location and installation. Inspect the detector before each generator set use. In addition to routine exhaust system inspection, test the carbon monoxide detector per the manufacturer’s instructions and keep the detector operational at all times.
WARNING
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on the generator set until it cools.
Combustible materials. Fire can cause severe injury or death. A hot exhaust system can ignite adjacent combustible materials. Do not locate electrical wiring, fuel lines, or combustible materials above the exhaust muffler. Exercise caution when parking your vehicle to prevent the exhaust system and hot exhaust gases from starting grass fires.
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