Camping - Airstream Basecamp 2007 Owner's Manual

CAMPING

SAFETY
CAUTION
Throughout this manual
CAUTION
Failure to observe
the possibility of personal and/or fatal injury if not observed. As always, safety should
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be one of your top priorities. Make sure you, and everyone traveling with you is familiar
with and follows these cautions and warnings.
ESCAPE WINDOW OPERATION
There is one emergency exit window on each side of the trailer. Make sure you,
and everyone traveling with you can operate the rear doors and the emergency exit
window(s) rapidly without light. Run frequent emergency drills. The escape windows(s)
are identified by red release knobs on the telescoping rod and are opened by lifting
up the release latch, then turning the latches toward the center. Loosen the red
telescoping rod knob. Push out on the glass and it will swing clear. The telescopic
rod has a plastic rod cover on its end that will pop off allowing the rod to clear the
knob assembly. The window can then be swung open enough to allow escape. For
testing purpose the plastic rod cover can be removed and replaced as needed. The
window operation should be checked each trip and the latches lubricated with WD-
40 or equivalent every six months.
WARNING
: Learn and practice the escape window operation.
WARNING
: Check the emergency escape routes outside your escape
windows at every stop. At each campsite make sure you have not parked in such
a manner as to block the operation of the escape windows by being too close to
trees, fences or other impediments. Scenic views are one reason for traveling,
but don't park so the beautiful lake or steep cliff is just outside your escape
window. Never park your trailer so the escape windows cannot be easily used
WARNING
and notations are used.
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can damage equipment.
for emergency exits.
WARNING
: You and all your family should practice escape procedures
so they can be rapidly accomplished even in total darkness. Never block the
notes interior or exterior access to the emergency escape windows.
WARNING
: Read the directions carefully on the fire extinguisher. If there
is any doubt on the operation, you and your family should practice, then replace
or recharge the extinguisher. You will find your local fire department or any fire
safety service will be happy to assist you and answer any questions.
WARNING
: Maintain and check smoke detector per its owner's manual
recommendations.
WARNING
: Always shut off the LP gas when gasoline is added to the
tow vehicle.
WARNING
:
We have all heard these warnings many times, but they are still among the leading
causes of fires.
Other safety information on the LPG system of your trailer is located in the plumbing
section of this manual.
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Don't smoke in bed.
Keep matches out of reach of small children!
Don't clean with flammable material!
Keep flammable material away from open flame!