Jayco Baja 2009, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 2
OCCUPANT SAFETY
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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
materials 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 in fires involving energized
electrical 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 extinguisher 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 different 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 pointing 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.
Disposal
Contact your local fire department, sanitation
department or environmental protection
department to find out what your local laws
stipulate before disposing of your used (non-
refillable) factory-installed dry chemical fire
extinguisher.
C
ARBON
M
ONOXIDE
A
LARM
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison.
It is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
Many cases of reported carbon monoxide
poisoning indicate while victims are aware
they are not well, they become so disoriented
they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the RV or calling for assistance. Young
children and household pets may be the first
affected.
The following symptoms are related to
carbon monoxide poisoning and should be
discussed with all members of the
household:
Mild exposure - Slight headache, nausea,
vomiting, fatigue (often described as "flu-
like" symptoms).
Medium exposure - Throbbing headaches,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme exposure - Convulsions,
unconsciousness, heart and lung failure.
Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause
brain damage, death.
Avoid inhaling the dry chemical agent in
the fire extinguisher. It is not toxic, but may
cause skin irritation. In case of contact,
flush the affected area with clean, cool
water. If irritation persists, contact a
physician immediately.
If you are in a RV with either a nearby tow
vehicle engine running or the generator (if
so equipped) running there is a potential
for exhaust fumes to filter back into the
RV. Avoid inhaling exhaust gases as they
contain carbon monoxide, which is a
potentially toxic gas that is colorless and
odorless.