Basic Rules For Safety - Airstream CLASSIC TRAILER Owner's Manual

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BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY

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, we are
sure you realize your potential for accidents is
greatly increased.
WARNING
: Your LP tanks must be filled
as directed by the tank manufacturer. Instructions
are located on a decal near the fill valve. The decal
must not be defaced.
F
WARNING
: Your LP tank must be, and
can only be, placed in the proper position when
remounting on the front of the trailer. In any
other position the base of the tank will not fit
into the recess.
WARNING : Use only the gas bottles
furnished with your trailer. If replacement is required
it must be a bottle of the same size and design.
WARNING : The vent at the bottom of
the regulator must be kept free of any obstructions
and must be pointed downward. A good habit is to
check the vent each time a bottle is removed for
filling. It is especially important to check the vent if
the trailer has not been used regularly.
WARNING
: Do not store LP containers
within a vehicle. LP containers are equipped with
safety devices that vent gas should the pressure
become excessive.
WARNING
: Do not use cooking appliances
for comfort heating. Cooking appliances need fresh
air for safe operation. Before operation open an
overhead vent or turn on an exhaust fan and open
a window.
A warning label has been located in the cooking area to
remind you to provide an adequate supply of fresh air
for combustion. Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen
supply is limited due to the size of the recreational
vehicle; and, proper ventilation when using the cooking
appliances will avoid dangers of asphyxiation. It is
especially important that cooking appliances not be
used for comfort heating as the danger of asphyxiation
is greater when the appliance is used for long periods
of time.
WARNING : Portable fuel
equipment, including wood and
grills and stoves, shall not be used inside the
recreational vehicle. The use of this equipment
inside the recreational vehicle may cause fires or
asphyxiation.
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WARNING
: A warning label has been
located near the LP gas container. This label reads:
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80
PERCENT OF CAPACITY. Overfilling the LP gas
container can result in uncontrolled gas flow,
which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled
container will contain approximately 80 percent of
its volume as liquid LP gas. Use only certified refill
LP stations when filing an LP bottle
WARNING
: Do not bring or store LP gas
containers, gasoline or other flammable liquids
inside the vehicle because a fire or explosion
may result.
WARNING : IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all
smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or
gas supply connection.
burning 4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
charcoal 5. Leave the area until odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage
source corrected before using again.