Electrical System Safety; Additional Safety Considerations; Insurance - Jayco COVE 2002 Owner's Manual

dangerous excessive gas pressure into the lines. In addition, an overfilled tank placed in hot sunlight
may expel excess gas through the relief valve and be susceptible to ignition by any nearby open
flame.

Electrical System Safety

Circuit breakers and fuses are installed to protect electrical circuits from overloading. Do not make
unauthorized changes to circuitry or add on fixed appliances yourself. If you wish to make changes,
consult your dealer and he will assist you in obtaining a safe installation.
An approved power supply cord has been supplied with the vehicle. Always use this cord for
hook-up to the 120-volt source. Note that the cord has a three pin plug, which provides proper
grounding through the third (round) pin. Grounding is your personal protection from electrical
shock.
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WARNING: Do not use an adapter, cheater, or extension cord that will break the
continuity of the grounding circuit connected to the third pin. NEVER remove the
grounding pin to connect a non-grounded, two-prong receptacle. Any deviation from
this will potentially cause a fire from overheating.

Additional Safety Considerations

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WARNING: It is extremely important to read and understand the towing, hitching
and loading cargo information provided in this manual if your trailer is moved from
site to site. If you do not understand the information provided, please consult your
dealer or Jayco owner representative.
• Sanitize the fresh water supply system periodically (see sanitizing instructions).
• Prevent water connection fittings from coming in contact with the ground or drain hose to
reduce chance of contamination.
• Enlist services of a qualified technician to repair and maintain gas or electrical appliances.
• Always have a serviceable fire extinguisher placed in an easily accessible location.
• Observe the warning labels attached to your trailer concerning LP gas, water, electricity and
loading.
• Observe the maintenance chart in Chapter 7 related to your respective trailer.

INSURANCE

As with your automobile or home, it is important that you protect yourself and others with insurance
coverages for personal liability, theft, collision, property damage, etc. Your dealer will assist you in
obtaining appropriate insurance for your protection or you may check with the company which
provides your automobile or house insurance.
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