Airstream Rangeline 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
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2023 Rangeline
Safety Precautions
When considering safety matters, it is best to exercise
prudence� If you are careless with matches, cigarettes,
flammable material, or any other hazardous material,
you surely realize your potential for accidents
increases. You will find many safety recommendations
in this section and throughout the manual� The
following recommendations are the ones we consider
to be the most important�
Weight Distribution
Touring coaches have fresh, gray, and black water
tanks and multiple storage areas� It gives you great
flexibility in loading. If you want to load down all the
storage compartments, you may need to reduce the
volume of fluids you carry. Distribute your additional
cargo as evenly as possible with the heaviest objects
located as low as possible� For detailed information on
loading and weight distribution, see Loading on page
8-2�
Tire Safety
Properly maintained tires improve your vehicle’s
steering, stopping, traction, and load-carrying
capability� Read the Tire Safety information included in
your Ram ProMaster Owner’s Manual� Also, see Tire
Care on page 9-5�
Electrical Appliances and Outlets
Improper handling of electrical components can be
fatal� Do not touch or use electrical components or
appliances with bare feet, while hands or feet are wet,
or while standing in water or on damp ground�
Generator and Hydronic System Safety
Do not operate the generator or hydronic heating and
hot water system in an enclosed building or a partly
enclosed area, such as a garage� Follow all instructions
and warnings in this manual and the generator
manufacturer’s manual� For more information, see
Generator on page 5-16�
Mold
Mold and mold spores exist throughout indoor and
outdoor environments� There is no practical way
to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor
environment; however, the way to control indoor mold
growth is to manage moisture and humidity levels; see
What factors contribute to mold growth on page 3-9�
Chemical Sensitivity and Ventilation
Chemical Sensitivity
Immediately after purchasing your new recreational
vehicle and after it has been closed up for an extended
period, you may notice a strong odor and experience
a chemical sensitivity� This odor is not a defect in your
recreational vehicle� Like your home, many different
products are used in the construction of recreational
vehicles, such as carpet, linoleum, plywood,
insulation, upholstery, etc� Formaldehyde is also the
by-product of combustion and numerous household
products, such as paints, coatings, and cosmetics�
However, recreational vehicles are much smaller
than your home; therefore, the air exchange inside
a recreational vehicle is significantly less than in a
home� When new or exposed to elevated temperatures
and humidity, these products may off-gas different
chemicals, including formaldehyde� This off-gassing, in
combination with minimal air exchange, may cause you
to experience irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat,
as well as sometimes headache, nausea, and a variety
of asthma-like symptoms� Elderly persons and young
children, as well as anyone with a history of asthma,
allergies, or lung problems, may be more susceptible to
the effects of off-gassing�