Fire Safety Precautions; Smoke Detector/Alarm - Fleetwood Revolution LE Owner's Manual

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Living With Yo.ur Motor Home
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WARNING
Urethane foam is flammable!
Do not expose urethane foams to opEln 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.
• 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
clearof the vehicle andw(lit 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 preventa fire inci-
dent from occurring.
• Never leave unattended food cooking on
· the stove or in
~he
oven.
• Never smoke in bed or leave cigars/ciga-
· rettesunattended.
• .Keep candles or any open flames away
· from curtains/fabrics7Walls and ceiling.
• Keep
rrtatch~s
and igniter devices safely
stored 'and away from small children.
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•. Do not store combustibles inside your RV
(gasoline, charcoal lighter, etc.).
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WARNING
Dp not store' or carry Propane containers, or other
flammable liquids insiqe your recreational vehicle.
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WARNING
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Explosive fuel clouds may be present at fuel filling sta-
tions. 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 appli-
ances may still spaik
or
pilot flames may not
extinguish immediately.
Smoke Detector/Alarm
A battery-powered smoke detector/alarm is
mounted on the ceiling in the living/cooking area
of your motor home. Please read the smoke detec,
tor/alarm operating instructions for details on test-
ing and caring for this important safety device.
Test the. smoke detector/alarm after the motor
home has been in storage, before each trip, and
at least once a week during use,
The smoke detector/alarm should never be dis-
abled'due to nuisance or false alimn from cook-
ing smoke, a dusty furnace, etc.
Ventilate your motor home with fresh air and
the detector/alarm will shut off. Do not discon-
nect the battery.
Replace the battery once a year or immediately
when the low battery BEEP signal sounds.
If the smoke detector/alann fails to operate
with new batteries, replace it with a new unit.
available through an authorized Fleetwood
Dealer.