Chapter 2: Safety; General Information; Fire Protection - Hobby 2015 Vantana Manual

02-1 Safety

Chapter 2: Safety

2.1 General information

• Operating and user instructions for built-in equipment (re-
frigerator, heating, cooker, etc.) as well as for the basic
vehicle must be observed at all times.
• If accessories or optional equipment is to be installed, this
may change the measurements, weight and road perfor-
mance of the van. Some accessories must be registred and
entered in the vehicle's papers.
• Use only tyres and rims that have been approved for your
van. Information on tyre and rim sizes can be found in the
user manual or in Chapter 14.4.
Warnings and information labels are attached both inside
and outside the vehicle. These are meant for your safety
and may not be removed.

2.2 Fire protection

Precautions against fire
• Never leave children alone in the vehicle.
• Keep inflammable materials away from all heating and
cooking devices.
• Any changes to the electric system, accelerator system or
built-in devices may only be carried out by an authorised
workshop.
• Install a fire extinguisher next to the main entrance.
• Ensure that everyone is familiar with the guidelines on the
fire extinguisher.
• Store a fire blanket near the cooker.
• Do not block any escape routes.
• Familiarise yourself with all safety measures set up on the
property.
Fighting fire
• Immediately evacuate all passengers.
• Close the main stop valve on the accelerator cylinder and
the accelerator stop valves for the consumer loads.
• Turn off the electric supply.
• Sound the alarm and call the fire department.
• Only fight the fire yourself if you can do so without risk.