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2.3
FIRE PREVENTION
Fires can be started in a variety of ways with your vehicle including but not limited to careless smoking, malfunction of ap-
pliances or equipment, flammable material on hot surfaces, etc. Fires are best prevented rather than put out. Prevent but
anticipate what to do if they occur. Review the following sections with everyone on a regular basis.
2.3.1
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
1. Establish and maintain good housekeeping practices. Never allow combustible materials to accumulate. Make sure
you store flammable liquids in approved containers in a well-ventilated space.
2. Make sure you have charged fire extinguishers readily accessible.
3. Avoid using flammable products in the motorhome.
4. Never smoke in bed or when relaxing on the couch.
5. Do not overload electrical outlets.
6. Do not leave cooking food unattended.
7. Keep children away from electrical outlets and LP gas controls.
8. Never use matches to check for LP gas leaks. If there is a fire, get everyone out of the motorhome. If possible, use your
fire extinguisher. Close all LP gas valves if possible. Call the fire department and stay a safe distance away from your
unit. Do not re-enter your motorhome until the fire officials declare that it's safe to do so.
2.3.2
FIRE ExTINGUISHER
Your fire extinguisher is located directly behind the passenger seat.
1. Operation:
a. Stay a safe distance from the fire and near an exit. The chemical from the fire extinguisher will shoot at least 10 feet.
Stay close to the floor to avoid heat and fumes.
b. Pull the pin; grasp the fire extinguisher firmly, holidng it in an upright position.
c. Push the lever down. Aim at the base of the fire, spraing the entire base area. Don't spray at the smoke or flames.
d. After the fire is out, watch for "flashback".
e. Discharge the fire extinguisher entirely and get it recharged or replaced immediately.
f. For additional information, check in the manual that is provided with the Fire Extinguisher.
Fig 2-2 Fire Extinguisher
2. Function:
a. Fire extinguishers are designed to put out a fire in its initial stages. Once a fire is out of control and you cannot get
within ten feet, it is probably too big to fight with your extinguisher.
b. Do not discharge your fire extinguisher to test it. Once it is discharged even for a few seconds it will lose pressure
and become useless.
c. Check the pressure indicator on your fire extinguisher periodically. If it loses pressure, the dry chemical cannot be
discharged effectively. If the pointer does not indicate in the green, replace the extinguisher immediately.
Record the inspection date on the tag provided.
2.4
EMERGENCY ESCAPE
Use the rear door, if equipped, or side entry doors as emergency escape routes. Escape routes are easily identified by the exit decals.
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