Safety Precautions; Safety Precautions; Chemical Sensitivity And Ventilation; Chemical Sensitivity And Ventilation - Airstream INTERSTATE 24 TommyBahama Owner's Manual

Safety

Safety Precautions

Many things can be construed as safety related, but
the most important is your common sense� If you are
careless with matches, cigarettes, flammable material,
or any other hazardous material, you surely realize
your potential for accidents is greatly increased�
You will find many safety recommendations in this
section and throughout the manual� The following
recommendations are the ones we consider to be the
most important�

Weight Distribution

Touring coach's have fresh water and waste water
tanks, a water heater, and storage areas� It gives
you great flexibility in loading. With flexibility comes
responsibility� If you want to load down all the storage
compartments, the amount of fluids may have to be
reduced� It is a trade off so plan wisely� Distribute
your additional cargo as evenly as possible with
the heaviest objects located as low as possible� For
detailed information on loading and weight distribution,
see Loading on page 8-2�

Tire Safety

Properly maintained tires improve the steering,
stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your
vehicle� Be sure to read the Tire Safety information
included in your vehicle Owner/Operator Manual� In
addition, see Tire Care on page 9-5�

Electrical Appliances and Outlets

Improper handling of electrical components can be
fatal� Do not touch or use electrical components or
appliances with bare feet, while hands or feet are wet,
or while standing in water or on damp ground�

Diesel Operated Systems

The hydronic heating/hot water system and touring
coach engine run on diesel fuel� Do not start the
hydronic system or the vehicle engine in closed
garages or other enclosed or confined areas. For more
information, see What Is Carbon Monoxide on page
2-4 and see Diesel Exhaust on page 2-6�

Mold

Mold and mold spores exist throughout indoor and
outdoor environments� There is no practical way
to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor
environment; however, the way to control indoor
mold growth is to control moisture;
contribute to mold growth on page 3-9
2-2

Chemical Sensitivity and Ventilation

Chemical Sensitivity
Immediately after the purchase of your new
recreational vehicle and sometimes after it has been
closed up for an extended period of time, you may
notice a strong odor and/or experience a chemical
sensitivity� This is not a defect in your recreational
vehicle� Like your home, there are many different
products used in the construction of recreational
vehicles, such as carpet, linoleum, plywood, insulation,
upholstery, etc� Formaldehyde is also the by-product of
combustion and numerous household products, such
as some paints, coatings, and cosmetics� However,
recreational vehicles are much smaller than your home
and therefore, the exchange of air inside a recreational
vehicle is significantly less than in a home. These
products, when new or when exposed to elevated
temperatures and/or humidity, may off-gas different
chemicals, including formaldehyde� This off-gassing,
in combination with the minimal air exchange, may
cause you to experience irritation of the eyes, nose,
and throat, as well as sometimes headache, nausea,
and a variety of asthma-like symptoms� Elderly persons
and young children, as well as anyone with a history
of asthma, allergies, or lung problems, may be more
susceptible to the effects of off-gassing�

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance and
is an important chemical used widely by industries
to manufacture building materials and numerous
household products� It is also a by-product of
combustion and certain other natural processes�
Thus, it may be present inside the touring coach�
Ventilation of the unit normally reduces the exposure to
a comfortable level�
Trace levels of formaldehyde are released from
smoking, cooking, use of soaps and detergents, such
as carpet shampoos and cosmetics, and many other
household products� Some people are very sensitive to
formaldehyde while others may not have any reaction
to the same levels of formaldehyde� Amounts released
decrease over time�
Your Airstream touring coach was manufactured using
low formaldehyde-emitting (LFE) wood products,
the use of which is typical in the recreation vehicle
industry� Formaldehyde has an important role in
the adhesives used to bind wood products used in
see What factors recreation vehicles� The wood products in your coach
are designed to emit formaldehyde at or lower than
industry guidelines and should not produce symptoms
in most individuals�
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