Swift Group Biarritz Lodge 40x13-2 2020, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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General Safety Advice
Ensure you and your family know the locations
of all escape routes and emergency exits. (Refer
to the layout drawing in the technical section of
this handbook for your model).
Go over the rules in the ‘what to do in case
of fire’ section with your children and other
occupants each time you have fire drills. This
will help everyone remember them in case of a
real emergency.
Keep a torch handy for emergencies. Never use
a naked flame.
Position a fire blanket next to the cooker.
Never leave pans of oil or fat unattended.
Combustible materials should be kept clear of
all heating and cooking appliances.
Never use portable gas heaters or appliances.
Do not leave young children unattended in the
RPH.
Keep matches out of reach of children.
Turn off all appliances and the gas bottles if
leaving the RPH unattended for long periods.
Always be aware that a fire can re-ignite, even if
you think it is extinguished.
WARNING: Never allow modifications
to appliances, electrical and LPG systems
except by a qualified person.
WARNING: Never use portable cooking or
heating equipment other than electric heaters
that are not of the direct radiant type, as it is a
fire and asphyxiation hazard.
WARNING: Appliances such as cookers
must not be used for heating.
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Note: Do not use the void of the chimney
breast for storage. This area must be clear at
all times.
4.1 Fire precautions
WARNING: Your attention is drawn to the
notice affixed inside the RPH advising on fire
precaution, ventilation and what to do in case
of fire.
Advice to Occupier
Ventilation
Do not obstruct the permanent ventilation
openings which are fitted, your safety depends
on them.
Fire action
1. Raise the alarm and get everyone out;
2.
Turn off outside gas valve and/or liquid fuel
valve (if fitted);
3. Call the fire brigade;
4. Disconnect the mains electricity supply;
5.
Only tackle the fire if safe to do so.
Fire precautions
Vulnerable persons should not be left
unsupervised at any time.
Make sure you know the location and operation
of the escape windows and doors, and keep all
escape routes clear.
Keep combustible materials clear of heating
and cooking appliances at all times.