Auto-Sleepers Broadway FB, Handbook

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12-3
SERVICE DETAILS
ADVICE TO USERS
VENTILATION
Do not obstruct the ventilators which are
fitted; your safety depends on them.
IN CASE OF FIRE
1. Get everyone out.
2. Turn off outside gas valve and/or oil
valve (if fitted).
3. Disconnect the mains electricity
supply.
4. Raise the alarm and call the fire
brigade.
5. Tackle fire if safe to do so.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Children: Do not leave them alone.
Means of Escape: Make sure you know
the location and operation of the
emergency exits, keep all escape routes
clear.
Combustible Materials: Keep them
clear of all heating and cooking
appliances.
Fire Fighting: Provide, at least, a 1kg
power fire extinguisher, that complies
with BS5423 by the main exit door, and
a fire blanket next to the cooker. Make
yourself familiar with the instructions on
your fire extinguisher and the fire
precaution arrangements on the caravan
park.
Portable or Open Flame Heating
Equipment
Check for its presence. The customer must
be advised against its use.
Upper Bunks
Check there is a secure means of access to
upper bunks and that, where applicable,
protection against falling out and entrapment
is provided.
Curtains/Blinds/Nets
Check track is secure and curtains draw
freely without snagging.
Check blinds and/or nets for correct
operation.
Check flyscreens in roof lights and air vents.
Cab Seats
Where cab seats form part of the living area
and/or bed layout they should be checked for
security of attachment, smooth and easy
operation of seat slides, swivels and seat
back operation.
Fire Extinguisher
Check condition and expiry date. If an
extinguisher is not fitted, inform the customer
of the advisability of such equipment
Fire Blanket
Check position (should be near cooker).
If one is not present, inform the customer of
the advisability of such equipment.
Advice to Occupiers/Warning Notice
Check presence and condition and advise
customers accordingly.
The wording and layout of the notice should
be set out as follows: