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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
Do not test a fire extinguisher by partially discharging the unit—this will cause a loss of pressure and may lodge some
fire-retardant materials in the valve mechanism and cause the extinguisher to continue to vent slowly down to zero
pressure. Rather, if an extinguisher is ever partially used; continue its use until the unit is completely discharged then
have the fire extinguisher fully recharged at an appropriate service center (one can call any fire
department for information on having an extinguisher recharged in that particular locality). DONOT
wait a long time to recharge an empty fire extinguisher; you'll never know when it may be needed.
Should a fire occur inside or around the motor home, evacuate the motor home quickly and
calmly—do not panic. In the event of heavy smoke or extensive flames, keep low (crawl if you must)
and make your way to the nearest exit (door, emergency window) and leave. If the fire involves a
fuel source (e.g., motor fuel, LP gas); consider the probability of an explosion and move sufficiently
far away to minimize personal harm. If such is available, immediately place a call to the local fire
department (or ask someone nearby to do so) to report the fire. Consider the cause and the
consequences of the fire and the risks associated with possibly fighting the fire yourself before
trying to extinguish it—DO NOT expose yourself or others to unnecessary danger.
Figure 2-5. Fire
Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
The Allegro motor home is equipped with a battery-operated smoke detector (Figure 2-6)
located on the ceiling in the living area of the motor home (left-hand side of picture). Read
and become familiar with the operation and periodic testing of this detector. The smoke
detector should be tested on a weekly basis, before each trip, and after any period of storage
of the motor home. If a low battery condition is noted or the alarm "chirps" to indicate a low-
battery condition, immediately replace the battery.
It would be prudent to keep replacement batteries in the motor home for any in-transit
replacements so that the smoke-alarm capability is never compromised. DO NOT disable the
smoke detector for any transient, false alarm (e.g., cooking smoke, dusty furnace, tobacco smoke);
rather, ventilate the motor home with fresh air and the alarm will reset.
Figure 2-7. Emergency Exit Window
home is to be parked, it would be wise to note where this window will be so that this exit won't be blocked (e.g., against
a tree, pole, or wall).
!!!
–ALLEGRO®
Emergency Exit Window
In the rear of the motor home, there is an emergency exit window (Figure 2-7) in
the bedroom—this window is designed for an emergency exit when it is not
practical to exit by the door [also an emergency exit] in the front of the motor
home. This window is readily noticeable by its red handle and the red "EXIT" label
on that window.
To use this window as an emergency exit, lift the handle and push outward on the
window. As required, the window can be closed by pulling the window inwards
and then lowering the handle to latch the window back in place. When the motor
Chapter 2
DRIVING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 2-6.
Smoke Detector
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