IWT Eventa L Tandem, User Handbook Manual

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5.13 Fire & Safety Precautions
5.13.1 First Aid
In addition to the first aid kit for your car it is a good idea to carry one for the horses, plan for the
worst situation and pack enough supplies for the maximum number of horses that can be carried.
5.13.2 Breakdowns with horses on-board
In the event of an accident or breakdown, always contact the emergency services and your
breakdown recovery company. Never unload the horses on the road. It is illegal to do so on
motorways and can lead to fatal accidents.
5.13.3 Fire precautions
As straw is used on the trailer floor, it is strongly recommended that you are familiar with the fire
extinguisher fitted in the living area by the exit door and you have an extinguisher carried in the
towing vehicle.
Do not store chemicals or used cleaning materials (i.e. pressurised canisters or cloths soaked in
cleaning fluid) within the trailer as a closed up trailer parked in sunlight can become very hot.
5.13.3.1 In case of fire
4. Get everyone out of the trailer as quickly as possible using whichever exit is quickest
including windows. Do not stop to collect any personal items.
5. Raise the alarm – Call the Fire Brigade, call 999 in the UK.
6. If it is safe to do so turn off the yellow isolating valve located in the gas box directly below
the regulator.