Jayco 2004 Conventional Travel, Owner'S Manual

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Smoke Detector
A smoke detector is supplied with your trailer. This safety device must be correctly
maintained to work properly and warn you of smoke in your trailer. Make sure that you
read, understand and follow all warnings, cautions, operating and maintenance instructions
supplied by the smoke detector manufacturer.
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WARNING: Improper maintenance of the smoke alarm as instructed by
the smoke alarm manufacturer creates the potential for property damage,
personal injury or death. Make sure that everyone knows and
understands the procedures to follow if the alarm is sounded.
Also, you need to heed the warning label that has been affixed in your trailer adjacent to the
smoke detector. The label reads as follows:
Safety When Emergency Stopping
Pull off the roadway as far as possible for emergency situations and turn on the tow
vehicle’s warning flashers. If necessary, display your road flags and/or reflective triangles.
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NOTE: Always carry road flags and/or reflective triangles to be displayed when
necessary.
Additional Safety Considerations
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WARNING: For traveling safety, it is extremely important to read,
understand and follow the towing, hitching and loading cargo information
provided in the “Before you Travel...” chapter. If you do not understand
the information provided, please consult your independent, authorized
dealer.
• Sanitize the fresh water supply system periodically (see sanitizing instructions).
• Prevent water connections from coming in contact with the ground or drain hose to
reduce chance of contamination.
• Have a certified RV technician repair and maintain the gas or electrical appliances.
• Carefully read the loading section in the “Before you Travel...” chapter related to
your trailer.
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Safety
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WARNING
TEST SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER VEHICLE
HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP, AND
AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK DURING USE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY.