Overview Of Safety Precautions - Taxa Outdoors Mantis 2021 Owner's Manual

OVERVIEW OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You'll find various safety-related references, discussions and instructions throughout this owner's manual, and all of them are
important. This overview is not an exhaustive list of the safety issues discussed or contemplated in this manual. Please carefully
read and follow all safety issues discussed in this manual. If you have any questions regarding habitat safety issues, please
contact your dealer and/or Taxa Inc. - customerservice@taxaoutdoors.com takes you to all of us – general questions, service,
warranty, sales)
The following is a broad snapshot of a few of the more common safety instructions/discussions/issues in the use and operation
of your new habitat:
- Be sure load/cargo weight does not exceed your GVWR and that weight is distributed properly before travel. Please refer to
the "Loading" section.
- fully close-up and lock your habitat before towing ... to ensure efficient and safe transportation.
- Be sure safety chains and breakaway switch have been properly attached and secured as part of your hitching up process.
- Be sure to have a qualified technician conduct the maintenance, service and adjustments on your brakes periodically and as
needed. Do NOT travel until all brake problems, if any, are fixed. See "Brakes" section.
- Test your blinkers, brakes and lights before towing on a public road, confirming that they are working properly and in
synchronization.
- do not allow passengers to ride in the habitat during travel ... the transport of people puts their lives at risk and is illegal.
- tires ... be vigilant in your tire inspection and maintenance. Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction,
and load-carrying capability of your habitat and tow vehicle. Under-inflated tires and over-loaded vehicles are major causes of
tire failure. Please refer to "Tires" section for a more detailed discussion on your tires and tire safety.
- Keep your habitat well-ventilated. Please refer to the "Ventilation" section for details.
- Clean your potable water hose, and drain and clean holding tanks periodically and / or as needed.
- Be sure all electrical uses and activities involve proper grounding.
- reduce fishtailing & sway ... excessive sway of your travel habitat can lead to the rollover of the habitat and tow vehicle resulting
in serious injury or death. This usually due to incorrectly loading the habitat but can also indicate road conditions or habitat
damage. You may choose to install a separately purchased sway control device to help reduce sway. Be sure to contact your
dealer or Taxa Inc. if you have any questions regarding sway control device alternatives. Please also refer to the sway and
fishtailing discussion in the "Towing" section.
- generator safety ... if you decide to use a generator, do not operate it inside the habitat or in any other enclosed space. Be
sure to follow all instructions and warnings in the manual provided with the generator, if any.
- lug nut torque ...be sure wheel mounting nuts (lug nuts) on habitat wheels are tight and properly torqued. Inadequate and/or
improper wheel nut torque (tightness) is a major reason that lug nuts loosen. Loose lug nuts can rapidly lead to a wheel
separation with potentially serious safety consequences. Refer to a qualified technician before travel if you have any questions
regarding your wheel nut torque. See also "Tires" section.
- appliances and equipment ... some Mantis equipment (cooktop, furnace, etc.) operate on propane. Propane is highly
flammable and contained under high pressure. Improper use may result in a fire and/or explosion. Be sure to follow the
instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of such appliances, if any.
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