Fleetwood Bounder 1987 Owner's Manual page 4

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SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS SYSTEMS
AND LP GAS APPLIANCES
The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle is required to furnish the follow-
ing consumer information as provided by the National Fire Prevention Associa-
tion and the American National Standards Institute. The information and warn-
ings found here may also be found in other sections of this Owner's Manual.
Please see sections titled "Liquid Petroleum Gas System" and "Appliances"
for other safety and operating information.
WARNING:
LP GAS CONTAINERS SHALL NOT BE PLACED OR STORED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LP
GAS CONTAINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY DEVICES WHICH RELIEVE EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
WARNING:
IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING. COOKING
APPLIANCES NEED FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION. BEFORE OPERATION:
1. OPEN OVERHEAD VENT OR TURN ON EXHAUST FAN. AND
2. OPEN WINDOW.
THIS 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 lSI WILL AVOID DANGERS OF ASPHYXIATION. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPOR·
TANT 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·BURNING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING WOOD AND CHARCOAL GRILLS
AND STOVES, SHALL NOT BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE USE OF
THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MAY CAUSE FIRES OR
ASPHYXIATION.
WARNING:
DO NOT BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS INSIDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT.
A warning label has been located near t~e LP gas container. This label reads: 00 NOT
FILL CONTAINER lSI 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.
The following label has been placed In the vehicle near the range area:
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 8t the tank valve{s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
6. Leave the area until odor clears.
6. Have the gas system che'cked and leakage source
corre~ted b~for~
using again. ;
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Regqlators that are not In·companmants have been equipped
with
a protective cover . . :
Make sure thaf"regu!ator vent faces downward and the cover Is kept
In
place to minimIze.
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block.age which could result In excessive gas pressure causing fire or exptoslon ..
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