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possibility of fire can be minimized, if not totally elimi-
nated, by recognizing the danger and practicing common
sense, safety and maintenance habits.
The fire extinguisher furnished with your motor home is
rated for Class B (gasoline, grease, flammable liquids)
and Class C(electrical) fires since these are the most
common types of fires in vehicles. Read the instructions
on the fire extinguisher. Know where it is located and how
and when to use it.
Rememberthat portable fire extinguishers are appliances
intended for use only by the occupants of a building or area
that is threatened by fire. They are mosl valuable when
used immediately on small fires. They have a limited
amount of fire-extinguishing material, and therefore must
be used properly so this material is not wasted.
Fire extinguishers are pressurized, mechanical devices.
They must be handled with care and treated with respect.
They must be maintained as outlined an any mainte-
nance instructions provided with the device so they are
ready to operate properly and safely. Parts or internal
chemicals may deteriorate in time and need replace-
ment. Always follow maintenance and recharging in-
structions provided by the fire extinguisher manufacturer.
Fire Safety Precautions
Explosive fuel clouds may be present at fuel filling sta-
tions.
WARNING
BEFORE REFUELING (EITHER GASOLINE,
DIESEL, OR LPG) BE SURE TO TURN OFF
ALL PILOT FLAMES AND APPLIANCES IN
YOUR MOTOR HOME. TURNING OFF THE
PROPANE AT THE TANK IS INSUFFICIENT.
PILOTLESS APPLIANCES MAY STILL SPARK
OR PILOT FLAMES MAY NOT EXTINGUISH
IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING
DO NOT STORE OR CARRY LP GAS CON-
TAINERS, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
INSIDE YOUR MOTOR HOME
Instruct occupants on what to do in case of fire, and hold
fire drills periodically.
Maintain proper charge in the fire extinguisher.
If you experience a fire while traveling, MAINTAIN CON-
TROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL YOU CAN SAFELY
STOP. EVACUATE THE VEHICLE AS QUICKLY AND
SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.
If you experience a fire while camped, EVACUATE THE
VEHICLE AS QUICKLY AND SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.
Consider the cause and severity of the fire and risk
involved before trying to. put it out. If the fire is major or is
fuel-fed, move away from the side of the LP gas tank,
stand clear of the vehicle and wait for the fire department
or other emergency assistance.
If your motor home is damaged by fire, do not drive or live
in it until you have had it thoroughly examined and
repaired.
Smoke Detector
A battery-powered smoke detector is mounted on the wall
in the living/cooking area of your motor home. Please read
the smoke detector operating instructions for details on
testing and caring for this important safety device.
Test th$ smoke detector after the motor home has been
in storage, before each trip, and at least once a week
during use.
The smoke detector should never be disabled due to
nuisance or false alarm from cooking smoke, a dusty
furnace, etc. Ventilate your motor home with fresh air and
the alarm will shut off. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE
BATTERY.
Replace the battery once a year or immediately when the
low battery "beep" signal sounds.
If the smoke detector fails to operate with new batteries,
replace it with a new unit, available through an authorized
Fleetwood Service Center.
WARNING
URETHANE FOAM IS FLAMMABLEI
DO NOT EXPOSE URETHANE ·FOAMS TO
OPEN FLAMES OR ANY OTHER DIRECT OR
INDIRECT HIGH TEMPERATURE SOURCES
OF IGNITION SUCH AS BURNING OPERA-
TIONS, WELDING, BURNING CIGARETTES,
SPACE HEATERS OR UNPROTECTED ELEC-
TRIC LIGHT BULBS.
ONCE IGNITED, URETHANE FOAMS WILL
BURN RAPIDLY, RELEASING GREAT HEAT
AND CONSUMING OXYGEN AT A HIGH RATE.
IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE THE RESULTING
DEFICIENCY OF OXYGEN WILL PRESENT A
DANGER OF SUFFOCATION TO THE OCCU·
PANTS. HAZARDOUS GASES RELEASED BY
THE BURNING FOAM CAN BE INCAPACITAT·
ING OR FATAL TO HUMAN BEINGS IF IN·
HALED IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES.
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