American Coach American Allegiance, Owner'S Manual

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Living With Your Motor Home
Walk around your motor home and identify where
all or the emergency window exits are located.
These window are identified with red handles.
Fire Safety Precautions
In addition to instructing occupants on what to
do in case of fire, and holding fire drills periodi-
cally , consider these fire safety suggestions:
• If you experience a fire while traveling,
maintain control of the vehicle until you
can safely stop. Evacuate the vehicle as
quickly and safely as possible.
• If you experience a fire while camped,
evacuate the vehicle as quickly and
safely as possible.
• Consider the cause and severity of the fire
and risk involved before trying to put it
out. If the fire is major or is fuel-fed, stand
clear of the vehicle and wait for the fire
department or other emergency assistance.
• If your RV is damaged by fire, do not
move or live in it until you have had it
thoroughly examined and repaired.
Just as in your home, included below are
some common sense tips to help prevent a fire
incident from occurring.
• Never leave unattended food cooking on
the stove or in the oven.
• Never smoke in bed or leave cigars/
cigarettes unattended.
• Keep candles or any open flames away
from curtains/fabrics/walls and ceiling.
• Keep matches and igniter devices safely
stored and away from small children.
• Do not store combustibles inside your RV
(gasoline, charcoal lighter, etc.).
Smoke Detector/Alarm
A battery-powered smoke detector/alarm is
mounted on the ceiling in the living/cooking
area of your motor home. Please read the smoke
detector/alarm operating instructions for details on
testing and caring for this important safety device.
Test the smoke detector/alarm after the motor
home has been in storage, before each trip, and
at least once a week during use.
The smoke detector/alarm should never be
disabled due to nuisance or false alarm from
cooking smoke, a dusty furnace , etc.
Ventilate your motor home with fresh air
and the detector/alarm will shut off. Do not
disconnect the battery.
Replace the battery once a year or
immediately when the low battery BEEP
signal as described in the operating
instructions sounds.
Check the operation of your Smoke Detector/
Alarm by depressing the “test” button a
minimum of once per month. For further
instructions regarding the Smoke Detector/
Alarm consult you instruction manual located
in the Owner’s Information Packet.
If the smoke detector/alarm fails to operate with
new batteries , replace it with a new unit, available
through an authorized American Coach Dealer.
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WARNING
Do not bring or store Propane containers, gaso-
line or other flammable liquids inside the vehicle
because a fire or explosion may result.
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WARNING
Explosive fuel clouds may be present at fuel filling
stations. Before refueling (either gasoline, diesel
fuel or Propane) be sure to turn off all pilot flames
and appliances in your motor home. Turning off the
Propane at the tank is insufficient. Pilotless applianc-
es may still spark or pilot flames may not extinguish
immediately.
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WARNING
Portable fuel burning equipment, including wood and
charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside
this recreational vehicle. The use of this equipment
inside the recreational vehicle may cause fires or
asphyxiation.
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