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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
Recommended Precautionary Practices
The following practices are recommended to assure continued safety and reliability of the LP gas system; these are, of
course, representative; not necessarily exhaustive. In all cases, use common sense in the use of the LP system.
• Visually inspect the LP fill valve before any refueling operation to look for foreign materials or debris; remove,
as necessary, to assure a leak-tight connection.
• Prior to any re-fueling operation of the LP gas system, shut off all the pilot lights.
• NEVER, under any circumstances, check for LP gas leaks with any type of open flame; doing so would
probably cause an explosion and subsequent fire.
• Periodically inspect visually the entire LP gas distribution system; do so at least semi-annually and before any
major trips. Should problems be noted, seek the services of a qualified service technician to make necessary
repairs and perform any maintenance.
The LP gas distribution system in your motor home is designed for
liquid propane (LP) gas ONLY. DO NOT attempt to connect and use any
natural-gas or butane-gas systems with this LP gas system.
Fire Safety
As with any enclosed system containing the three required conditions for fire (i.e., combustible materials,
oxygen, ignition sources), there will exist the possibility of fire. Tiffin Motorhomes has taken every precaution
and design practice to minimize or negate this possibility, but the final determination rests with the owner and
user of the motor home. Accordingly, it is in the best interests of the owners, users, and their guests to be
aware of basic fire-safety practices and procedures and those particular features that Tiffin Motorhomes has
provided for fire safety.
Fire Extinguisher
The Allegro is equipped with a fire extinguisher (located on the passenger's console, see Figure 2-5) rated
for both Class B (i.e., grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, flammable liquids) and Class C (i.e., electrical) services—these are
typically the most likely types of fires to be expected in motor homes. Read and understand the accompanying owner's
manual on that extinguisher (found in your Owner's Information Package) and remember the location of the
extinguisher. In an emergency, you won't have the time or presence of mind to do so then. You may wish to purchase
other extinguisher(s) [e.g., for the rear interior, around the generator outside; etc.] at your discretion.
These types of fire extinguishers are pressurized, mechanical devices and require that
appropriate care be used in their safe storage and use. The owner's manual will provide
necessary guidance for the proper storage, handling, and use of the extinguishers.
Prudent preventive maintenance suggests monthly inspection of any fire extinguisher to
assure that it is sufficiently pressurized (i.e., the needle on the gauge is in the "normal"
zone) and that the mechanical components are not blocked in any way.
!!!
–ALLEGRO®
Warning
Chapter 2
DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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