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Fire Extinguishers
The fire extinguisher in your camper is located near the main entry door. Your fire extinguisher should be replaced immediately after
use or discharge.
The fire extinguisher furnished with your camper is rated for Class B (gasoline, grease,
flammable liquids) and Class C (electrical) fires since these are the most common types of fires
in recreational vehicles. Read the instructions on the fire extinguisher. Know how and when to
use it. You and your family should be familiar with its operation. If you find it necessary to use
the fire extinguisher, stand 45 degrees from the flame and spray side to side, starting at the top
of the flame. Use caution to avoid standing upwind or uphill. If flames are climbing, spray
vertical and work the retardant downwards. Dry chemical flame retardant should be cleaned
away as soon as possible.
If you decide it is safe to fight a fire with an extinguisher
TIP:
Use the
‘PASS’
method. Familiarize yourself and all occupants with this procedure;
P
ull the pin (some extinguishers may have a cartridge you need to push).
A
im the nozzle at the base of the fire.
S
queeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
S
pray the base of the fire. (If you aim at the flames, you won’t extinguish the fire.)
Avoid inhaling the dry chemicals from the fire extinguisher. Although non-toxic, they could cause temporary irritation. When the fire
is out, clean the area as soon as possible. The dry chemical may cause surface damage if left too long.
DO NOT
use water to extinguish a fire.
Water can spread some types of fire and electrocution is possible.
Smoke Detector
Most fire casualties are caused by inhalation of toxic fumes (smoke) from a fire and not by flame. The smoke detector responds to
smoke that enters the sensing chamber. It does not sense gas, heat or flame. A ceiling mounted, battery powered smoke detector is
located in the living /cooking area of your camper. Please read the smoke detector Owner’s Manual for details on testing and caring
for this important safety device.
Smoke detectors may not have time to alarm before the fire causes damage, injury or even death.
A smoke detector works only for detecting smoke, not fire. The alarm will sound only if smoke reaches the
sensor.
This unit will not alert hearing-impaired residents. (Special alarms with flashing strobe lights are needed for the
hearing impaired.)
Smoke detectors have a limited life and are not foolproof. Never attempt to repair this unit. Replace the complete unit if faulty.
Test the smoke detector after the camper has been in storage, before each trip, and at least once a week during use.
The smoke detector should never be disabled due to nuisance or false alarm from cooking smoke, a dusty furnace, etc. Ventilate your
camper with fresh air and the alarm will turn off. Do not disconnect the battery.
Replace the battery once a year or immediately when the low battery “beep” signal sounds once a minute. The detector uses a standard
9-volt battery.
Test smoke detector operation after replacing the battery. If the smoke detector fails to operate with a new battery, replace the detector
with a new unit.
