F
IRE AND
S
AFETY
P
RECAUTIONS
In Case of Fire:
•
Get every one out of the motor
home.
•
Call the fire brigade.
•
Turn off outside gas valve,
remove cylinders from vehicle
and place some distance away
if possible.
•
If it is an electrical fire, always
turn off the supply as quickly
as possible.
•
Tackle the fire only if it is safe
to do so.
If Tackling the Fire:
•
Tackle from the outside not the
inside.
•
Stand back about two metres
from the motor home while
aiming the extinguisher at the
base of the fire not the flames.
•
Once the extinguisher is empty,
close the vehicle door and await
the fire brigade. Do not re-enter
the vehicle even if the fire
appears to be out, there is
always a danger of re-ignition.
Cooker Fires:
•
Never use an extinguisher on a
flaming pan as there is a danger
of explosion. Always use a fire
blanket.
•
If possible, try to turn off the
gas flame.
•
Never throw a flaming pan outside.
•
Keep hands away from the
flames and smother the flames.
•
Pull the blanket tightly over the
pan to eliminate oxygen.
•
Do not throw the blanket over
the fire, calmly place it over the
pan paying particular attention
to the handle.
•
Do not remove the blanket
from the pan until sure the
flames are extinguished and the
pan has cooled completely.
Engine Fires
Switch off the engine and get
everyone away from the vehicle. Use
extinguishers from outside the
vehicle at a safe distance and call
the fire brigade. If the fire begins to
develop, leave the area at once as
there is danger of explosion if the
fuel tank catches fire.
Smoke Detectors
It is a legal requirement for a smoke
detector to be fitted in a motor
home. Read the instructions
carefully and test the detector prior
to every trip.
The smoke alarm has a manual
override switch to prevent
unwanted operation due to fumes
or steam during cooking. Use of this
switch does not prevent operation if
a fire occurs.
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