FLEETWOOD RV BOUNDER, Owner'S Manual

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Living With Your Motor Home
06-12
other safety and operating information.
FIRE SAFETY
The hazard and possibility of fire exists in all
areas of life, and the recreational life-style is no
exception. Your RV is a complex machine made
up of many materials, some of them flammable.
But like most hazards, the possibility of fire can
be minimized, if not totally eliminated, by recog-
nizing the danger and practicing common sense,
safety and maintenance habits.
Know where your fire extinguisher is located and
how and when to use it. Read the instructions on
the fire extinguisher. Remember that portable fire
extinguishers are intended for use by the occu-
pants of a building or area that is threatened by
fire. They are most valuable when used immedi-
ately on small fires. They have a limited amount
of fire-extinguishing material, and therefore must
be used properly so this material is not wasted.
Fire extinguishers are pressurized, mechanical
devices. They must be handled with care and
treated with respect. They must be maintained as
outlined in any maintenance instructions provided
with the device so they are ready to operate prop-
erly and safely. Parts or internal chemicals may
deteriorate in time and need replacement. Always
follow maintenance and recharging instructions
provided by the fire extinguisher manufacturer.
Maintain proper charge in the fire extinguisher.
Fire Safety Precautions
In addition to instructing occupants on what to
do in case of fire, and holding fire drills periodi-
cally, consider these fire safety suggestions:
• If you experience a fire while traveling,
maintain control of the vehicle until you can
safely stop. Evacuate the vehicle as quickly
and safely as possible.
• If you experience a fire while camped,
evacuate the vehicle as quickly and safely
as possible
.
• Consider the cause and severity of the fire
and risk involved before trying to put it
out. If the fire is major or is fuel-fed, stand
clear of the vehicle and wait for the fire
department or other emergency assistance.
• If your RV is damaged by fire, do not move
or live in it until you have had it thoroughly
examined and repaired.
Just as in your home, included below are some
common sense tips to help prevent a fire inci-
dent from occurring.
• Never leave unattended food cooking on
the stove or in the oven.
• Never smoke in bed or leave
cigars/cigarettes unattended.
• Keep candles or any open flames away
from curtains/fabrics/walls and ceiling.
WARNING
Do not bring or store Propane containers, gasoline or
other flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a
fire or explosion may result.
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WARNING
Explosive fuel clouds may be present at fuel filling
stations.
Before refueling (either gasoline, diesel
fuel or Propane) be sure to turn off all pilot flames
and appliances in your motor home. Turning off
the Propane at the tank is insufficient. Pilotless
appliances may still spark or pilot flames may not
extinguish immediately.
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WARNING
Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood and
charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside
this recreational vehicle. The use of this equipment
inside the recreational vehicle may cause fires or
asphyxiation.
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