elddis Affinity 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY
VENTILATION
All caravans manufactured by Elddis are ventilated
at both high and low level in accordance with
BSEN 721 Safety Ventilation.
High-Level Ventilation
This is always provided by fixed ventilation within
the fitted roof skylight. All roof skylights fitted by
Elddis 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 a 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 taps 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 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
All caravans are equipped with either
Combustion Modified High Resilient (C.M.H.R.)
foam cushions or sprung mattresses and fire
retardent fabric. 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.