FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Underwriter Laboratories classify fires into three types:
Class A:
Fires in wood, paper, fabric, rubber, and certain plastics
Class B:
Flammable liquids such as grease, cooking oils, gasoline, or kerosene
Class C:
Electrical fires started from live electrical wires, from short circuits motors or switches
The fire extinguisher, which is located by the entry door of the motor home, is a chemical type suitable for
extinguishing small fires of the class B or C type. Extinguishers are designed to put out fires in the initial
stage, not when it is blazing out of control. If a fire cannot be approached within 10’, the extinguisher will not
be effective.
To fight a fire with an extinguisher, first remove the tamper tape which covers the discharge push button. Hold
it upright and stand six to ten feet from the fire with a clear path to an exit. Press the button down all the way,
aimed at the base of the fire and spray with quick motions from side to side.
Avoid inhaling the dry chemicals. Although nontoxic, they could cause temporary irritation and vomiting. When
the fire is out, clean up the area as soon as possible. The dry chemicals are non-corrosive, but some residue
may cause surface damage if left too long.
In the case of an electrical fire, disconnect the battery and throw off the main circuit in the unit. It is important
that everyone knows where to find the main circuit and how it operates. If the shoreline power cord is
connected, disconnect it.
To keep the fire extinguisher in proper operating conditions:
1.
Check Pressure
monthly or more often. Check the nozzle for obstruction. Press the green pin
below the nozzle. If it returns and sticks out from the extinguisher, it is operable. If the pin
does not come back, discard extinguisher. Refillable models have a pressure gauge to
check.
2. Check the T
amper Tape
to make sure it is intact. DO NOT test the extinguisher. Even a partial
discharge may cause leakage.
3. When checking the extinguisher for pressure, enter the date checked on the
Inspection Tag
furnished with the motor home. Regular inspections will help insure the condition.
4.
Agitate Dry Chemical
every six (6) months, by inverting the bottle and lightly shaking for
several seconds. This will help prevent the dry chemical from settling due to in motion
vibrations.
CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMOKE DETECTORS
Both the Smoke Alarm and the Carbon Monoxide alarm cannot operate without
a 9 Volt battery. Removing the battery for any reason, or failing to replace the
battery at the end of it's service life, removes your protection. Refer to the
manufacturers owner’s manual for proper replacement batteries.
Both the Smoke Alarm and the Carbon Monoxide alarm cannot operate without a
9 Volt battery. Removing the battery for any reason, or failing to replace the battery
at the end of it's service life, removes your protection.
Refer to the manufacturers owner’s manual for proper
replacement batteries.
The smoke alarm
will only indicate the presence of
smoke that reaches the sensor. The smoke alarm
is not designed to sense gas, heat or flames. The
CO alarm is not designed to detect fire or any other gas. It will only indicate the
presence of CO gas at the sensor. CO may be present in other areas.
For instruction on programming the alarm refer to the Smoke Alarm User’s
