Fire Safety Precautions - Fleetwood 2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE User Manual

Living With Your Motor Home
portable fire extinguishers are intended for use
by the occupants of a building or area that is
threatened by fire. They are most 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 in any maintenance instructions pro-
vided with the device so they are ready to oper-
ate properly and safely. Parts or internal chemi-
cals may deteriorate in time and need replace-
ment. Always follow maintenance and recharg-
ing instructions provided by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer. Maintain proper charge in the fire
extinguisher.
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WARNING
Urethane foam is flammable!
Do not expose urethane foams to open flames or any
other direct or indirect high temperature sources of
ignition such as burning operations, welding, burning
cigarettes, space heaters or unprotected electric light
bulbs.
Once ignited, urethane foams will burn rapidly, releas-
ing great heat and consuming oxygen very quickly.
In an enclosed space the resulting deficiency of oxy-
gen will present a danger of suffocation to the occu-
pants. Hazardous gases released by the burning
foam can be incapacitating or fatal to human beings if
inhaled in sufficient quantities.

Fire Safety Precautions

In addition to instructing occupants on what to
do in case of fire, and holding fire drills periodi-
cally, consider these fire safety suggestions:
• If you experience a fire while traveling,
maintain control 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.
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• 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, stand
clear of the vehicle and wait for the fire
department or other emergency assistance.
• If your RV is damaged by fire, do not move
or live in it until you have had it thoroughly
examined and repaired.
Just as in your home, included below are some
common sense tips to help prevent a fire inci-
dent from occurring.
• Never leave unattended food cooking on
the stove or in the oven.
• Never smoke in bed or leave cigars/ciga-
rettes unattended.
• Keep candles or any open flames away
from curtains/fabrics/walls and ceiling.
• Keep matches and igniter devices safely
stored and away from small children.
• Do not store combustibles inside your RV
(gasoline, charcoal lighter, etc.).
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WARNING
Do not bring or store Propane containers, gasoline or
other flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a
fire or explosion may result.
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WARNING
Explosive fuel clouds may be present at fuel filling
stations. Before refueling (either gasoline, diesel
fuel or Propane) 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.
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WARNING
Portable fuel burning equipment, including wood and
charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside
this recreational vehicle. The use of this equipment
inside the recreational vehicle may cause fires or
asphyxiation.