VANLEIGH PINECREST, Owner'S Manual

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P I N E C R E S T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
• During an electrical fire, water can spread and cause electrocution hazards.
• NEVER use water to put out a grease fire.
• No matter how small the fire is, ALWAYS call the Fire Department.
More information on firefighting can be found at the National Fire Protection Association website (www.nfpa.org).
F I R E E X T I N G U I S H E R
Fire can spread very quickly, so the escape plan is highly important. EVERY person should evacuate the coach in case
of an emergency.
Rating Intended Use
Type A For use on fires involving combustible materials such as wood, cloth and paper.
Type B
For use on flammable liquid fires, including kitchen grease.
NEVER use water on this type of fire.
Type C For use on fires involving energized electrical equipment.
Type ABC Works on all three types of fires listed above.
A small portable extinguisher will be able to maintain a fire until the fire department arrives, but they do have
limitations. Near the entry door of your coach, there is a Class B/Class C fire extinguisher that can be used in case
of an emergency.
To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word: P.A.S.S.
P ull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you, and
release the locking mechanism.
A im low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
S queeze the lever slowly and evenly.
S weep the nozzle from side-to-side until the fire is out.
O C C U PA N T S A F E T Y
Household fire extinguishers are classified into four types by Underwriters Laboratories (UL):
Operation