cat7
Henderson, NV
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In the PW is an alarm panel next to the fuse panel in the back, bottom of the sofa. The alarm goes off once in a while and I don't know why. The manual was missing when I picked up the B. So I'm concerned if there is some kind of gas leak.
Thanks for any help.
cat7
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charles
Ohio
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couple thinks, sometimes the exhaust from the hot water heater will set it off, any kind of hairs sprays, etc. will also set it off. Always keep it clear of bags, blankets, towels, etc. It needs fresh air cirulating around it.
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Handbasket
Asheville, NC
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Dunno about the PW, whichever one you've got, but in my old RT's, either the carbon monoxide or propane detector would 'false alarm' if the house batteries got low.... just a 'beep' every few minutes.
Assuming that you don't smell propane, open a couple of windows and run the vent fan to clear any possible CO or LP. Then check your indicator panel to see if the battery is low. If so, try starting the engine and running it for a few minutes as a diagnostic... the alarm will stop for a while if it was a low battery. Charge the battery either by plugging in, or running the generator.
Check your PW owner's manual. You probably need to use the battery disconnect switch when it's parked to prevent these detectors from draining the house batteries.
Jim, "Manure occureth."
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wjj
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Happened to me once where the wind blew the generator exhaust into the open door. My technical solution was to close the door.
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pleasureway97
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In addition to having the hot water heater and the generator set the alarm off if either is on and the rear side windows are open, I have had the alarm go off when drawing water from the hot water tank after it has sat for a week or longer. I believe the water interaction with the electrode in the tank causes a gas that will set off the alarm. Once the water is purged, the alarm problem goes away.
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juliev
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You bought a Roadtrek, didn't you? If you look at the RT website you should be able to download the manual. It might be helpful to print off a copy to keep in your new B.
Julie
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CA POPPY
Santa Clarita, CA, USA
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Our CO2 alarm goes off if a dish of dog food is sitting on the floor, if the dog (or anybody) happens to toot, darned near anything. Sometimes we can't figure out what the reason is, at all. It's a common complaint.
Judy & Bud (Judy usually the one talking here)
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jjson775
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The likely culprit is the LPG gas detector. I also have a 2006 PW Excel and the alarm used to go off frequently from hair spray, rubbing alcohol or anything similar. Over time, it also becomes "over sensitized" and needs to be replaced. I replaced mine and the new model from CCI Controls has advanced circuitry which eliminates nuisance alarms. Do NOT disconnect your house battery when parked. PW supplies CO and LPG detectors for a reason. Good luck and congratulations with your new RV, you will love it.
Jim
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cat7
Henderson, NV
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Thanks for the suggestions. If it needs to be replaced, can any RV service/dealer do the job?
Carol
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jjson775
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Yes, any RV service shop can do it. The LPG alarm is a standard component. I bought one over the internet.
Jim
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