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GENERAL SAFETY
VENTILATION
All caravans manufactured by The Explorer
Group Limited are ventilated at both high and
low level in accordance with BSEN 721 Safety
Ventilation. The fixed ventilation points fitted in
your caravan must not be blocked under any
circumstances as your safety may depend upon
them. It is advisable that the fixed ventilation
points are checked and cleaned (where
necessary) on a regular basis.
High-Level Ventilation
This is always provided by fixed ventilation within
the fitted roof skylight. All roof skylights fitted by
The Explorer Group Limited provide fixed free
area ventilation. These roof skylights should be
cleaned annually by use of a small brush to
remove any dust that may have accumulated
around the mesh fitted. On some roof skylights
the mesh can be easily removed to aid cleaning.
On fan-assisted roof skylights it is essential that
the fan is switched off prior to cleaning.
Low-Level Ventilation
Low-level ventilation is provided under the front
chest of drawers, except in an L shape layout,
where it can be found either in the nearside or
offside bed box. The exact position can be
identified via the white or black plastic cover
used to prevent the ventilation from being
obstructed. In order to clean the ventilator,
remove the cover by undoing the two screws and
clean using a small brush. It is essential that the
cover is replaced once cleaning is complete.
Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms
In caravans with separated sleeping areas,
separate ventilation is required and is provided
via a roof skylight at high level and a ventilator at
low level within a bed box or under the fixed
bed.
Gas Dispersal Holes
All appliances and gas unions have a gas dispersal
hole nearby. It is essential that these are not
blocked or made ineffective.
Petrol/Diesel Fumes
The fitting of a tail pipe to your exhaust will
reduce the possibility of fumes entering your
caravan through the front fixed ventilation points.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire Extinguishers
It is recommended that a 1 kg (2lb) minimum
capacity dry powder fire extinguisher be carried
inside your caravan at all times. A fat pan fire
must not have an extinguisher aimed at it, but
must be smothered with a fire blanket.
In Case Of Fire
(i) Get everyone out of the caravan as quickly
as possible using whichever exit is quickest
including windows. Do not stop to collect
any personal items.
(ii) Raise the alarm. Call the fire brigade.
(iii) Turn off gas container valve if safe to do so.
Fire Retardant Foams
Under the requirements of the Consumer
Protection Act 1987, the manufacturer has a
responsibility to ensure that their product is as
safe as possible. With this in mind all caravans are
equipped with either Combustion Modified High
Resilient (C.M.H.R.) foam cushions or sprung
mattresses. These foams are very much safer
from a fire point of view than those previously
used. In addition all upholstery is made of fire
retardant fabric.