Safety Devices - forest river 2013 Shasta Owner's Manual

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SECTION
Tips to help contain humidity
continued
5.) Be sure there are no obstructions in any
vents and that all vents are properly
Bright
sealed. Pay particular attention to
Idea
appliances that produce moisture, such
as air conditioners, shower, oven vents,
and clothes dryer vents.
6.) Try using the microwave oven instead
of the stovetop to boil water or soups
for long periods. If you choose to use
the stove to boil water or soup, open a
window or a vent slightly (even in the
winter) to provide a passage for the air
to flow. This will also help restrict the
humidity.
7.) Try to recirculate the air by using vent
fans or small oscillating fans or your
furnace fan. If condensation occurs,
keep the windows clean in order to
prevent the growth of moldand mildew.
8.) Do not use a ceramic heater as it
provides no air movement, which
will not aid in ridding the RV of
condensation.
REMEMBER THAT MOLD IS A MAINTENANCE ISSUE AND
AS THE OWNER, PROPER MAINTENANCE OF YOUR RV
IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. CONTROLLING HUMIDITY
INSIDE YOUR RV WILL HELP TO PREVENT DAMAGE
WHICH MAY OCCUR DUE TO NEGLECT.
NOTE: WHEN IT RAINS, WATER MAY COLLECT IN THE
BOTTOM OF THE WINDOW FRAME AND DRAIN OUT
THE WEEP HOLES, MADE FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOUR
UNIT IS NOT LEVEL, THE WATER MAY NOT DRAIN OUT
PROPERLY. THIS COULD CAUSE WATER DAMAGE TO THE
WINDOW OR WALL AND COULD BREED MOLD DUE TO
CONDENSATION.
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE WATER AND/OR MOLD DAMAGE
CAUSED BY SEWAGE OR OTHER CONTAMINATED WATER,
IT IS BEST TO CALL IN A PROFESSIONAL, WHO HAS
EXPERIENCE CLEANING LIVING SPACES DAMAGED BY
CONTAMINATED WATER.
IF YOU
CONSIDER
PROFESSIONAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING MOLD CLEANUP.
'CAUTION' indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in vehicle damage or minor to moderate injury.
'WARNING' indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Living Quarters, LP and Electrical
HAVE HEALTH CONCERNS,
CONSULTING A HEALTH

SAFETY DEVICES

NEVER IGNORE ALARMS ON SAFETY
WARNING
DEVICES. IF THE ALARM SOUNDS AND
YOU ARE NOT ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN OF THE SOURCE,
GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE HOUSE IMMEDIATELY.
• Always have a plan
of escape. Update
and practice your
escape plan every
six months.
• Have a meeting and
discuss the plan,
showing everyone
what to do,
including guests.
• Do not waste time
by picking up valuables or getting dressed. Sometimes
seconds count!
• Weekly vacuum any dust off the alarm using the soft brush
attachment.
• DO NOT spray cleaning agents or waxes directly onto the
detector as it may cause damage to the sensor.
SMOKE DETECTOR
• Smoke alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire
causes damage, injury or even death.
• A smoke detector works for only detecting smoke, not fire.
• The alarm will sound only if smoke reaches the sensor.
• Check battery/s at least once a week while the RV is in use.
• This unit will not alert hearing-impaired residents.(Special
alarms with flashing strobe lights are needed for the hearing
impaired.)
• Smoke alarms have a limited life and are not foolproof.
Never attempt to repair this unit, replace if faulty.
• Never disconnect the battery to silence the alarm.
CO DETECTOR
• The carbon monoxide detector is designed to detect carbon
monoxide from any source of combustion. It is NOT
designed to detect smoke, fire or any other gases.
• This detector doesn't work without batteries--DO NOT
remove batteries except for replacement.
• Test alarm each week while RV is in use and before
beginning a trip. Press the 'TEST' button. If the alarm fails
to sound, replace the unit immediately. DO NOT attempt to
repair.
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