Safety - Pleasure-Way EXCEL 2011 Owner's Manual

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2011
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For your safety while travelling with your Pleasure-Way Motorhome, we have provided
safety components throughout the vehicle. in order for your vehicle to maintain the safest
possible conditions, these components must be tested and maintained on a regular basis,
according to the detailed manufacturer's operating instructions.
all Pleasure-Way Motorhomes in Canada are CSa and CMVSS Certified, and may exceed
the approved installation criteria.
all Pleasure-Way Motorhomes in the United States are FMVSS certified and bear the r.V.i.a.
seal of approval, and may exceed the individual state requirements.
smoke detector
a smoke detector is provided on the ceiling of your unit near the front. Smoke detectors
may give you a warning of fire and smoke, but only if you use and maintain them in
accordance to the manufacturer's instructions. This device should be tested after each
time your vehicle has been in storage, before each use, and at least once each week
during your vehicle use. Do not block air circulation in the area where the smoke detector
is located. ensure you connect the battery inside the detector upon receiving of your new
unit and that you install a fully charged fresh battery at least once a year.
fIre extInguIsher
a 5-pound capacity fire extinguisher is provided and located at the side door main
entrance for ease of accessibility from the interior or exterior. Warning: This fire extinguisher
is a type "aBC", which will extinguish flammable liquids, electrical fires, and trash, wood
and paper fires. You should inspect the extinguisher at least once a month according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
lp gas detector/carBon monoxIde sensor
a combination liquid propane (LP) gas detector and carbon monoxide sensor is provided
near the floor level at the rear of the motorhome interior. This detector will operate to
detect liquid propane gasses, as well as other gasses that are heavier than air. Your
components that require LP gas are provided with complete ventilation to the exterior and
are sealed off to the interior for your added safety. This detector is powered by the auxiliary
battery and is operating at all times unless the battery is disconnected. This detector should
be tested every week or every time before a trip, whichever occurs first. Do not block air
circulation in the area where the LP gas detector is located. The test procedure should be
performed in accordance to the manufacturer's instructions.
Note: The LP Gas Detector/Carbon Monoxide Sensor will sound to indicate a low coach battery
charge.
gfcI outlet
a ground fault circuit interrupter (gFCi) 110 volt receptacle located just below the kitchen
galley countertop provides protection against line-to-ground electrical shock hazards
that could be harmful or even fatal. The outlets that are on this circuit are the exterior
receptacle, the galley receptacle, the two rear receptacles and the fridge receptacle.
These receptacles are to be tested at least once a month in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
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