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2. Safety
Smoke detector
The caravan has been fitted with a battery-operated smoke detector
on the ceiling. Should smoke be detected inside the vehicle, a loud
alarm will go off, warning any passengers of a possible
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re.
The detector's own electricity supply, powered by the built-in 9V block
battery, ensures that the smoke detector will function independent
of the vehicle's electric system, even if the power supply has been
switched off.
• To activate the smoke detector, pull the protective foil off the
block battery and insert the battery.
• Use the test button to test the smoke detector.
Smoke detector
Please refer also to the device manufacturer's operating
manual.
For more information on using and changing the battery,
please refer to Chapter
12 Maintenance and Upkeep.
A smoke detector will not prevent
fi
res or put them out.
If it is working properly, it will merely provide you with
those possibly decisive seconds to save yourself and
notify emergency services.
Fire prevention measures
• Never leave children and vulnerable persons alone in the vehicle.
• Keep flammable materials away from all heating and cooking ap-
pliances.
• Changes to the electrical system, gas system or built-in devices
may only be carried out by professional, authorised workshops.
• Keep an ABC dry powder
fi
re extinguisher by the entrance door.
• Ensure that everyone is familiar with the guidelines on the
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re
extinguisher.
• Place a fire blanket near the gas cooker.
• Keep all escape routes clear.
• Ensure that everyone is familiar with the fire prevention measures
on site.
Fighting a fire
• Evacuate all passengers immediately.
• Close the main shut-off valve on the gas bottle as well as the
shut-off valves on gas appliances.
• Gas bottles that cannot be removed should be cooled with
water.
• Shut off the electrical supply.
• Sound the alarm and call the
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re service.
• Only
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ght the
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re yourself if this is possible without risk.
2.3 Fire protection
