Fire Extinguisher - Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2017 Owner's Manual

SAFETY

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Figure 2-6: Fire Extinguisher
The Wayfarer is equipped with a fire extinguisher located in the
entrance door stairwell (Figure 2-6 ) The extinguisher is rated for
both Class B (i.e., grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, flammable liquids)
and Class C (i.e., electrical) services. 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. 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. 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. 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). DO NOT 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
motorhome, evacuate the motorhome 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., diesel 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.
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