Additional Precautions
If you believe that your
SunnyBrook & Mobile Scout
travel trailer or fifth wheel has a defect, which could cause
a crash or could cause injury or death, immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
SunnyBrook RV.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation and, if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or
SunnyBrook RV.
To contact NHTSA, either call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington,
D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, US Department of
Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. Information may
be obtained about motor vehicle safety from the hotline.
CAUTION:
Always check to be certain that the hitch is
locked properly before towing. Be sure hitch bars are
adjusted for proper load equalization.
CAUTION:
It’s also important to load personal cargo so
that Gross Axle Weight Rating are never exceeded. For
safety’s sake, you should weigh your family camping
vehicle frequently as loaded for travel. We cannot
emphasize too strongly that the Gross Vehicle Weight and
Axle Rating must not be exceeded. Overloading is a safety
hazard.
WARNING: IT IS
NOT
SAFE TO USE
COOKING APPLIANCES FOR
COMFORT HEATING.
DANGER!!! IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1.
Extinguish all open flames, pilot lights, lanterns
and smoking materials.
2.
DO NOT touch electrical switches.
3.
Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas
supply connection.
4.
Open the windows and exit the unit leaving the
door open.
5.
Stay out of the unit until the odor clears.
6.
Have the propane system checked immediately
and the cause of the leak corrected before using the
system again.
WARNING:
INSIST that propane bottle(s) are not filled
beyond 80% liquid level. Overfilling bottle(s) will
eliminate the “safety cushion” provided by the 20%
expansion area, which in turn can result in the discharge
of gas through the pressure relief valve when higher outside
temperatures are encountered.
WARNING
:
The water heater and furnace combustion air
exhaust ports may be extremely HOT during water heater
and furnace operation. DO NOT touch these outlets or
allow any material to come in contact with or cover either
the air intake or exhaust ports while operating the water
heater and/or furnace.
WARNING:
DO N
OT use the breakaway switch as a
parking brake. The current needed to operate the brakes
will drain the battery in a short time and the brakes will
release when the voltage fails.
WARNING:
DO NOT
mix different types of tires on the
same vehicle such as radial, bias, and bias-belted tires
except in emergencies, because vehicle handling and tire
life may be seriously affected and may result in loss of
control or tire failure.
WARNING:
DO NOT
replace a blown fuse with one
that has a higher amperage rating. If a fuse continues to
blow (or circuit breaker to pop)
DO NOT
attempt to bypass
it with a piece of wire. Determine the reason for the
overload and have it repaired before using the circuit again.
DO NOT
attempt wiring repairs on a “live” circuit. Turn
off all appliances and disconnect the trailer from all sources
of 120V and 12V electricity.
WARNING:
DO NOT
use a cheater plug (one with the
ground wire pin removed) to hook up your trailer to a
120V plug-in.
DO NOT
use an extension cord with a
lower circuit rating to plug into an electrical hook-up that
is beyond the reach of your trailer’s power cable.
WARNING:
DO NOT operate the 120-volt electrical
system without a proper ground.
WARNING:
Test the smoke detector’s operation after your
camping vehicle has been in storage, before each trip and
at least once per week during use.
WARNING:
Use only antifreeze made especially for
potable water systems. Automotive antifreeze, if ingested,
can cause blindness, deafness or death.
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