Smoke Detector; Emergency Exit Window - Tiffin Motorhomes Phaeton 2010 Owner's Manual

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. 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).
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 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., 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.

Smoke Detector

The Phaeton motor home is equipped with a battery-operated smoke detector (Figure 2-8) located on the
Figure 2-8. Smoke Detector
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.

Emergency Exit Window

In the rear of the motor home, there is an emergency exit
window (Figure 2-9) 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
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ceiling in the living area of the motor home. 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-
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Figure 2-9. Emergency Exit