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FIRE AND SAFETY
The hazard and possibility of fire exists in all areas of
life, and the recreational lifestyle is no exception. Your
trailer is a complex device made up of many
materials - some of them flammable. But like most
hazards, the possibility of fire can be virtually
eliminated by recognizing the danger and practicing
common sense safety and maintenance habits.
Recreational vehicle fires are generally caused by
unattended food cooking on the stove or in the oven,
faulty or damaged wiring and electrical devices, fuel
leaks (both gasoline and propane), or carelessness.
The most common careless acts include smoking in
bed, leaving children unattended and cleaning with
flammable liquids.
Consider These Fire Safety Suggestions:
Before refueling your truck or any fuel tank in the
vicinity of your RV, be sure to turn off all pilots and
appliances in your trailer.
Consider the cause and severity of the fire and the risk
involved before trying to put it out. If the fire is major or
is fed by gasoline, propane or any type of oil product,
stand clear of the vehicle and wait for the fire
department or other emergency assistance.
If your RV is damaged by fire, do not use it
until it has been thoroughly examined and the
cause of the fire is found and fixed
.
All occupants of the trailer should become familiar
with the audible sound of the smoke, propane leak and
CO detectors. If an alarm sounds, investigate the
cause. Do not remove the detector in an attempt to
silence the alarm.
Teach everyone in the RV how to use the entry
door locking system and emergency exits. Occasionally
open the emergency exit to prevent the seal from
sticking. Always keep the dead bolt on the entry door in
working condition.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The fire extinguisher in your trailer is located near the
main entry door. Your fire extinguisher should be
replaced immediately after use or discharge.
The fire extinguisher furnished with your camper is
rated for Class B (gasoline, grease, flammable liquids)
and Class C (electrical) fires since these are the most
common types of fires in recreational vehicles. Read
the instructions on the fire extinguisher. Know how and
when to use it. You and your family should be familiar
with its operation. If you find it necessary to use the
fire extinguisher, stand 45 degrees from the flame and
spray side to side, starting at the top of the flame. Use
caution to avoid standing upwind or uphill. If flames are
climbing, spray vertical and work the retardant
downwards. Dry chemical flame retardant should be
cleaned away as soon as possible.
SMOKE DETECTOR
Most fire casualties are caused by inhalation of toxic
fumes (smoke) from a fire and not by flame. The smoke
detector responds to smoke that enters the sensing
chamber. It does not sense gas, heat or flame.
A ceiling mounted, battery powered smoke detector is
located in the living /cooking area of your RV. Please
read the smoke detector Owner’s Manual for details on
testing and caring for this important safety device.
Test the smoke detector after the RV has been in
storage, before each trip, and at least once a week
during use.
The smoke detector should never be disabled due to
nuisance or false alarm from cooking smoke, a dusty
furnace, etc. Ventilate your trailer with fresh air and
the alarm will turn off. Do not disconnect the battery.
Replace the battery once a year or immediately when
the low battery “beep” signal sounds once a minute.
The detector uses a standard 9-volt battery.
Test smoke detector operation after replacing the
battery. If the smoke detector fails to operate with a
new battery, replace the detector with a new unit.
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