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Identification and Safety
FIRE SAFETY
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ANY MOTORIZED VEHICLE OR ANY MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT POWERED
WITH FLAMMABLE LIQUID CAN CAUSE FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR ASPHYXIATION
IF STORED OR TRANSPORTED WITHIN THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR ASPHYSIATION:
1. Do not ride in the vehicle storage area while vehicles are present.
2. Do not sleep in the vehicle storage area while vehicles are present.
3. Close doors and windows in walls of separation (if installed) while any
vehicle is present.
4. Run fuel out of engines of stored vehicles after shutting off fuel at the tank.
5. Do not store, transport, or dispense fuel inside this vehicle.
6. Open the windows, openings, or air ventilation systems provided for venting
the transportation area when vehicles are present.
7. Do not operate propane appliances, pilot lights, or electrical equipment when
motorized vehicles are present.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE,
EXPLOSION, ASPHYXIATION, DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Fire safety is an important part of owning a motorhome. Make sure that everyone
traveling in the motorhome is familiar with the location of exits, including emergency
exit windows should an emergency arise. The following basic rules of fire prevention
can help eliminate the possibility of a fire:
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Never store flammable liquids within the motorhome.
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Keep cooking surfaces clean.
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Never clean with a flammable liquid.
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Never leave cooking food unattended.
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Never smoke in bed, and always use an ashtray.
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Never allow children to play with Propane gas or
electrical equipment.
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Never use an open flame as a flashlight.
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Always repair faulty or damaged wiring and electrical
components.
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Never overload electrical circuits.
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Locate and repair Propane gas leaks immediately.
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Don't allow rubbish to accumulate.
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Spray fabrics annually with a flame retardant.
If a fire does start, make sure to follow these basic rules of safety:
1.
Have everyone evacuate the motorhome as quickly as
possible.
2.
After everyone is clear, check the fire to see if you can
attempt to put it out. If it is too large, or the fire is fuel fed, get
clear of the motorhome and have the fire department handle
the emergency.
3.
DO NOT attempt to use water to put out the fire.
Water can spread some types of fire, and electrocution
is possible with an electrical fire.
DO NOT STORE PROPANE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE
Motorhome. Propane containers are equipped with
safety devices which relieve excessive pressure by
discharging gas to the atmosphere. Failure to comply
could result in explosion resulting in death or serious
injury.
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