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SAFETY
SMOKE DETECTOR
ELECTRICAL
LOADING
MAINTENANCE
The Phaeton is equipped with a battery-operated smoke
detector (Figure 2-7) located on the ceiling in the living
area of the motorhome.
The smoke detector should be tested on a weekly basis,
before each trip, and after any period of storage of the
motorhome.
If a low-battery condition is noted or the alarm “chirps”
to indicate a low-battery condition, immediately re-
place the battery. It is suggested that you keep replace-
ment batteries in the motorhome for any in-transit re-
placements so that the smoke-alarm capability is never
compromised.
DO NOT disable the smoke detector for any transient,
false alarm (e.g., cooking smoke, dusty furnace, tobac-
co smoke). Ventilate the motorhome with fresh air and
the alarm will reset.
• Careless handling of electrical components can be fatal. Never touch or use electrical components or
appliances while feet are bare, while hands are wet or while standing in water.
• Improper grounding of the vehicle can cause personal injury.
• Do not attach an extension cord to the utility power cord.
• Do not use any electrical device that has had the ground pin removed.
• Avoid overloading electrical circuits. Replace fuses or circuit breakers with those of the same size and
amperage rating only. NEVER use a higher rated fuse or breaker.
• Store or secure all loose items inside the motorhome before traveling. Possible overlooked items such
as canned goods or small appliances on the countertop, cooking pans on the range, or free-standing
furniture can become dangerous projectiles during a sudden stop.
• Be aware of GVWR, GAWR, and individual load limit on each tire or set of duals.
• Never load the motorhome in excess of the gross vehicle weight rating or the gross axle weight rating
for either axle.
• Do not remove the radiator cap while engine and radiator are still hot. Always check coolant level
visually at the see-through coolant reservoir.
• NEVER get beneath a vehicle that is held up by a jack only.
• Do not mix different construction types of tires on the vehicle. Replace tires with exact size, type, and
load range.
Figure 2-7: Smoke detector.