6.9
Advice to Occupiers/Warning Notice
6.9.1
Check presence and condition and advise customers accordingly.
The wording and the layout of the notice should be set at as follows:
ADVICE TO USERS
VENTILATION
Do not obstruct the ventilators which are fitted; your safety depends on them.
IN CASE OF FIRE
1. Get everyone out.
2.
Turn off outside gas valve and/or oil valve (if fitted).
3.
Disconnect the mains electricity supply.
4.
Raise the alarm and call the fire brigade.
5.
Tackle fire if safe to do so.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS
C hildren:-
Do not leave them alone.
M eans o f E scap e:-
Make sure you know the location and operation of the
emergency exits, keep all escape routes clear.
Combustible Materials:-
Keep them clear of all heating and cooking appliances.
Fire Fighting:-
Provide, at least, a 1 kg powder fire extinguisher, that complies
with BS5423 by the main exit door, and a fire blanket next to the cooker. Make
yourself familiar with the instructions on your fire extinguisher and the fire
precaution arrangements on the caravan park.
6.10
Portable or Open Flame Heating Equipment
6.10.1
Check for its presence. The customer must be advised against its use.
7.
ELEVATING ROOFS
7.1
Lifting Mechanism
7.1.1
Gas struts or spring struts should be checked for corrosion (particularly on the
piston rods of gas struts), smooth operation when operating roof up and down
and to ensure that they support the roof when fully up. Check attachment points
of struts to body and roof.
7.2
Canvas Side Walls
7.2.1
Check for satisfactory attachment to body and roof.
7.2.2
Check for splits or holes, particularly at fold lines.
7.2.3
Check that the canvas stowed satisfactorily when roof is lowered.
(A waterproofing check will be done at the prior request of the customer).
7.3
Solid Side Wall
7.3.1
Check sides and end panels fold up and down correctly, that they seal against
each other where appropriate and that retaining mechanisms are satisfactory.
Check all hinges for security and freedom from strain.
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