Tiffin Motorhomes 2015 Allegro, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
FIRE SAFETY
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
As with any enclosed system containing the three required conditions for fire (i.e., combustible materi-
als, oxygen, ignition sources), there will exist the possibility of fire.
Tiffin Motorhomes has taken every precaution and design practice to minimize or negate this possibil-
ity, but the final determination rests with the owner and user of the motorhome.
Accordingly, it is in the best interests of the owners, users, and their guests to be aware of basic fire-safe-
ty practices and procedures and those particular features that Tiffin Motorhomes has provided for fire
safety.
The Allegro is equipped with a fire extinguisher located in the entrance door
stairwell (Figure 2-7). The extinguisher is rated for both Class B (i.e., grease, gas-
oline, diesel fuel, flammable liquids) and Class C (i.e., electrical) services.
Read and understand the accompanying owner’s manual on that extinguisher
(found in your Owner’s Information Package) and remember the location of the
extinguisher.
These types of fire extinguishers are pressurized, mechanical devices and require
that appropriate care be used in their safe storage and use. The owner’s manual
will provide necessary guidance for the proper storage, handling, and use of the
extinguishers.
Prudent preventive maintenance suggests monthly inspection of any fire extin-
guisher to assure that it is sufficiently pressurized (i.e., the needle on the gauge
is in the “normal” zone) and that the mechanical components are not blocked in
any way.
Do not test a fire extinguisher by partially discharging the unit—this will cause a
loss of pressure and may lodge some fire-retardant materials in the valve mech-
anism and cause the extinguisher to continue to vent slowly down to zero pres-
sure. If an extinguisher is ever partially used; continue its use until the unit is
completely discharged then have the fire extinguisher fully recharged at an ap-
propriate service center (one can call any fire department for information on
having an extinguisher recharged in that particular locality).
DO NOT wait a long time to recharge an empty fire extinguisher; you’ll never
know when it may be needed.
Should a fire occur inside or around the motorhome, evacuate the motorhome
quickly and calmly—do not panic. In the event of heavy smoke or extensive flames, keep low (crawl
if you must) and make your way to the nearest exit (door, emergency window) and leave. If the fire
involves a fuel source (e.g., diesel fuel, LP gas); consider the probability of an explosion and move
sufficiently far away to minimize personal harm. If such is available, immediately place a call to the
local fire department (or ask someone nearby to do so) to report the fire. Consider the cause and the
consequences of the fire and the risks associated with possibly fighting the fire yourself before trying
to extinguish it.
DO NOT expose yourself or others to unnecessary danger.
Figure 2-7:
Fire extinguisher