Grand Design Imagine, Owner'S Manual

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Occupant Safety
• Review the locations and operational instructions on
the egress window label with all people staying in the
RV.
• Plan fire escape routes.
• Decide who will exit through the emergency escape
windows first, and in what position.
• Place a blanket or heavy coat over the window frame
to cushion the exit.
• If there is a fire, the last person to exit the RV should
be prepared to assist those in front.
• Arrange for a meeting place safely away from the RV.
Maintenance
Occasionally open the windows to prevent the seals from
sticking. The egress window must be locked during transit.
FIRE SAFETY
If a fire starts, execute your family safety plan. Make sure
everyone knows to stop, drop to the ground and roll back
and forth, shielding their face from the fire with their hands,
if their clothes catch fire. Learn and teach safe fire practices.
Build campfires away from nearby trees or bushes. Maintain
at least a three-foot clear area free of leaves, dry grass, pine
needles, etc., around grills, campfires and/or tents. Supervise
children at all times when campfires are burning or grills are
in use. Always have a way to extinguish the campfire quickly
and completely. Never leave a fire - even a cigarette - burning
unattended.
Teach family members how to use the fire extinguisher and
replace it as recommended. Do not store combustible mate-
rials in closed areas or near a heat source. Do not attempt
to use water to put out a grease fire. Water can spread some
types of fire and create an electrocution hazard during an
electrical fire.
Always call the Fire Department, no matter how small the fire.
However, be aware that if a fire threatens your RV, you should
not place the call to your emergency services from inside the
RV. It is better to get out first and place the call from some-
where else. More information on firefighting can be found at
the National Fire Protection Association website (
www.nfpa.
org ).