Thor Motor Coach Class C, Owner'S Manual

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Thor MoTor CoaCh
IDENTIFICaTIoN aND SaFETY
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Underwriter Laboratories classify fires into three types:
Class a: Fires in wood, paper, fabric, rubber, and certain plastics
Class B:
Flammable liquids such as grease, cooking oils, gasoline, or kerosene
Class C: Electrical fires started from live electrical wires, from short circuits motors or switches
The fire extinguisher, which is located by the entry door of the motor home, is a chemical type suitable for
extinguishing small fires of the class B or C type. Extinguishers are designed to put out fires in the initial
stage, not when it is blazing out of control. If a fire cannot be approached within 10’, the extinguisher will not
be effective.
To fight a fire with an extinguisher, first remove the tamper tape which covers the discharge push button. Hold
it upright and stand six to ten feet from the fire with a clear path to an exit. Press the button down all the way,
aimed at the base of the fire and spray with quick motions from side to side.
Avoid inhaling the dry chemicals. Although non-toxic, they could cause temporary irritation and vomiting.
When the fire is out, clean up the area as soon as possible. The dry chemicals are non-corrosive, but some
residue may cause surface damage if left too long.
In the case of an electrical fire, disconnect the battery and throw off the main circuit in the unit. It is important
that everyone knows where to find the main circuit and how it operates. If the shoreline power cord is
connected, disconnect it.
To keep the fire extinguisher in proper operating conditions:
1. Check Pressure
monthly or more often. Check the nozzle for obstruction. Press the green pin
below the nozzle. If it returns and sticks out from the extinguisher, it is operable. If the pin
does not come back, discard extinguisher. Refillable models have a pressure gauge to
check.
2. Check the T
amper Tape
to make sure it is intact. DO NOT test the extinguisher. Even a partial
discharge may cause leakage.
3. When checking the extinguisher for pressure, enter the date checked on the
Inspection Tag
furnished with the motor home. Regular inspections will help insure the condition.
4. agitate Dry Chemical
every six (6) months by inverting the bottle and lightly shaking for
several seconds. This will help prevent the dry chemical from settling due to in motion
vibrations.
CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMOKE DETECTORS
BoTh ThE SMoKE aLarM aND ThE CarBoN MoNoXIDE aLarM CaNNoT
oPEraTE WIThoUT a 9 VoLT BaTTErY. removing the battery for any reason,
or failing to replace the battery at the end of it's service life, removes your
protection. refer to the manufacturers owner’s manual for proper replacement
batteries.
The smoke alarm
will only indicate the presence of smoke that reaches the sensor.
The smoke alarm is not designed to sense gas, heat
or flames. The CO alarm is not designed to detect fire
or any other gas. It will only indicate the presence of
CO gas at the sensor. CO may be present in other
areas.
For instruction on programming the alarm refer to the Smoke alarm User’s
Manual within your owner’s Packet for detailed setup information.