Lunar Cassini EB 2018, Handbook

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FIRE & SAFETY
SAFETY
Important: your attention is drawn to the
notice fixed in your Motorhome advising
on fire protection, ventilation and what to
do in case of fire.
Children
Never leave children alone in the Motorhome
and keep potentially dangerous items out of
reach as at home e.g. matches, drugs etc.
Fire Extinguishers
It is recommended that a 1Kg (2.2lb)
minimum capacity dry powder fire
extinguisher be located near to the main
habitation entrance door.
A pan fire should not have a fire extinguisher
aimed at it but be smothered with a fire
blanket. This should be within easy reach of
the hob but away from the source of flames.
In case of a fire
• Get everyone out of the Motorhome as
quickly as possible using whichever exit
is nearest including windows. Do not stop
to collect any personal items.
• Raise the Alarm. Call the fire brigade.
• Turn off the gas cylinders valve if it is
safe to do so.
Ventilation and Condensation
The ventilation points on your Motorhome
are fixed points of ventilation which are
specified by European Standards. Under no
circumstances must these be blocked or
obstructed. It is advised that fixed ventilation
points and any protective screens are
checked and cleaned (if necessary) on a
regular basis.
Fresh air circulation should be allowed below
the Motorhome when appliances are in use
and when flues terminate below the floor to
allow free evacuation of the products of
combustion. At least three sides of the under-
floor space should be kept clear and
unobstructed, including by snow. Do not
make any additional openings in the floor.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Batteries
Battery terminals and connectors should be
firmly attached. Battery surfaces should be
free from moisture and dirt.
Where removable cell caps are fitted they
must be screwed firmly home.
When removing a battery always remove the
negative cable first. On re-connection the
negative cable should be connected last.
Switch off all lamps and appliances before
disconnecting the battery. Do not smoke
while working on or near a battery.
Fuses
Always replace blown fuses with one of the
correct rating.
Overload
Never overload any electrical circuit,
especially the 12 volt socket outlet. The
rating of appliances should be checked
before connection. The permitted current
draw is 20 amps.
Charger Unit
Keep the charger unit well ventilated and
never allow material or bags to be in contact
with the unit casing which gets hot when the
unit is operating.
230 Volt Mains operation
Before connecting to a power supply, ensure
that the contacts in both the plug and the
socket are clean and dry and that the hook
up plug is firmly located and locked into the
socket. The PDU (Power Distribution Unit)
must be easily accessible at all times.
General
Before using your Motorhome, you should be
fully conversant with the following safety
precautions; if you are in any doubt as to the
meaning of any of them you should contact
your supplying retailer. Please read the
following carefully.