Fire Precautions - Bailey ADVANCE 2019 Owner's Manual

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All flue installations should be inspected at
least once a year, throughout their entire
length for integrity, of attachment, both to
appliance and cowl, and for perforation due to
damage or corrosion. Flues should be replaced
if any sign of damage or perforation is found.
It should be ensured that the replacement
is of an approved type conforming to the
recommendations of BS 5440-1.
Gas cylinders can have different connections.
It is important to check that you have the
correct hose and/or adaptor to suit your gas
cylinder. Regulations no longer permit push fit
hoses.
For further advice contact your motorhome
retailer.
Gas cylinders that are not connected to the gas
installation must be closed off at all times and
fitted with protective caps.
Connections are designed to be tightened with
a spanner. It is essential that a spanner of the
correct size is used and that the union is firmly
tightened; hand tightness is not sufficient.
When self-sealing valves are incorporated
in a gas cylinder connections should be
made in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and tools should not be used.
Never use portable cooking or heating
appliances, other than electric heaters
that are not direct radiant type. They
are a fire and asphyxiation hazard.
Cookers should never be used as a
heating source.
Some industrial LPG appliances
operate at high pressure and require
a high pressure regulator. This often
has an adjusting handle on it. NEVER
USE SUCH A REGULATOR ON A
MOTORHOME.
Additional independent gas appliances
should NOT be used inside the
motorhome.
Do not operate the water heater when
refuelling the vehicle and when in a
fuel station.
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ire recautionS
As stated in the introduction, a fire
extinguisher is not provided with your
motorhome. Therefore it is recommended
that one is purchased of adequate size; it is
recommended that a dry powder extinguisher
is used only if it is likely that the leakage can
be stopped by closing the cylinder valve or that
the cylinder can be removed quickly.
When a fire has been extinguished, cool
with water, all gas cylinders which cannot be
removed. As soon as possible remove any
cylinders in close proximity to the fire to a safe
location.