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Occupant Safety
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by
putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department
arrives; but portable extinguishers have limitations. It is im-
portant to recognize when to leave the RV. Because fire grows
and spreads so rapidly, the number one priority is to get out
safely. The Underwriter Laboratories (UL) classify household
fire extinguishers into four types:
Rating Intended Use
Type A
For use on fires involving combustible mate-
rials such as wood, cloth and paper.
Type B
For use on flammable liquid fires, including
kitchen grease. Never use water on this
type of fire.
Type C
For use on fires involving energized electri-
cal equipment.
Type ABC
Works on all three types of fires listed
above.
The factory-installed dry chemical fire extinguisher, suitable
for extinguishing small fires of the Class B and Class C type,
is located near the entry door.
Operation
Keep your back to a clear exit when you use the fire extin-
guisher so you can make an easy escape if the fire cannot be
controlled.
If the room fills with smoke, leave immediately. Know when to
leave. Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response
plan, but the primary element is safe escape. There are differ-
ent types and sizes of fire extinguishers, but for the most part
they all work the same way. To operate a fire extinguisher,
remember the word PASS.
P
ull
the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle point-
ing away from you, and release the locking mechanism.
A
im
low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
S
queeze
the lever slowly and evenly.
S
weep the nozzle from side-to-side until the fire is out.