Regency ULTRA, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY REGENCY ULTRA MOTORHOME
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Operation
1. Pull the safety pin and grasp the fire extinguisher
firmly while holding it in an upright position.
2. Aim the fire extinguisher nozzle at the base of the
fire. Do NOT spray at the smoke or flames.
3. Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing
agent.
4. Sweep the fire extinguisher from side to side
until the fire appears to be out.
5. Discharge the fire extinguisher entirely and get it
recharged or replaced immediately. For detailed
information, refer to the fire extinguisher manual
provided in the information bag.
After the fire is out, beware of flashback. Flashback
occurs when flammable vapors from combustible
liquids spread back to the ignition source and
reignite the fire.
Function
Fire extinguishers are designed to put out a fire in
its initial stages. Once a fire is out of control and you
cannot get within 10 feet, it is too big to fight with
your extinguisher.
Do not discharge your fire extinguisher to test it.
Once it is discharged, even for a few seconds, it will
lose pressure and become useless.
Periodically check the pressure gauge on your fire
extinguisher. If it loses pressure, the dry chemical
will not effectively discharge.
Record the inspection date on the tag provided.
WARNING
Stay a safe distance from the fire and near an exit.
Stay close to the floor to avoid heat and fumes.
The chemical from the fire extinguisher will shoot
at least 10 feet (3 m).
NOTICE
If the pointer on the pressure gauge is not in the
operating range (pointer in the green portion of
the gauge), immediately replace the extinguisher.