Fire Protection; Precautions Against Fire; Fighting Fire; Chapter 2: Safety - Hobby T 555 FS Owner's Manual

02-1 Safety

Chapter 2: Safety

2.1 General information

• Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation. Never cover built-
in compulsory ventilation (skylights with compulsory ventila-
tion or roof fan). Keep compulsory ventilation free of snow
and leaves - danger of suffocation!
• Note the headroom of the entrance door and the driver's
door.
• Operating and user instructions for built-in equipment (refri-
gerator, heating, cooker, etc.) as well as for the basic vehicle
must be observed at all times.
• If accessories or optional equipment is to be installed, this
may change the measurements, weight and road perfor-
mance of the motor home. Some accessories must be re-
gistred and entered in the vehicle's papers.
• Use only tyres and rims that have been approved for your
motor home. Please refer to the vehicle's registration papers
for information on tyre and rim sizes.
• Always use the parking brake whenever you park the motor
home.

2.2 Fire protection

Precautions against fire

• Never leave children alone in the vehicle.
• Keep inflammable materials away from all heating and coo-
king devices.
• Any changes to the electric system, gas system or built-in
devices may only be carried out by an authorised work-
shop.
• Install a fire extinguisher next to the main entrance.
• Familiarise yourself with the instructions on the fire extingu-
isher.
• Store a fire blanket near the cooker.
• Do not block any escape routes.
• Familiarise yourself with all safety measures set up on the
property.

Fighting fire

• Immediately evacuate all passengers.
• Shut the valves of the gas bottles.
• Turn off the electric supply.
• Sound the alarm and call the fire department.
• Only fight the fire yourself if you can do so without risk.