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Portable fuel burning equipment including wood or
charcoal burning grills and stoves should not be used
inside the motorhome because they may cause fire or
asphyxiation.
Underwriter Laboratories classify fires into three types:
Class A: Fires in wood, paper, fabric, rubber, and certain plastics
Class B: Flammable liquids such as grease, cooking oils, gasoline, or kerosene
Class C: Electrical fires started from live electrical wires, from short circuits, motors,
or switches
The fire extinguisher, which is located by the entry door of the motorhome, is a chemical
type suitable for extinguishing small fires of the class B or C type. Extinguishers are
designed to put out fires in the initial stage, not when it is blazing out of control. If a
fire cannot be approached within 10', the extinguisher will not be effective.
To fight a fire with an extinguisher, first remove the tamper tape which covers the
discharge push button. Hold it upright and stand six to ten feet from the fire with a
clear path to an exit. Press the button down all the way, aimed at the base of the fire
and spray with quick motions from side to side.
Avoid inhaling the dry chemicals. Although non-toxic, they could cause temporary
irritation and vomiting. When the fire is out, clean up the area as soon as possible.
The dry chemicals are non-corrosive, but some residue may cause surface damage
if left too long.
To keep the fire extinguisher in proper operating conditions:
1.
Check Pressure monthly or more often. Check the nozzle for
obstruction. Press the green pin below the nozzle. If it returns and
sticks out from the extinguisher, it is operable. If the pin does not
come back, discard extinguisher. Refillable models have a pressure
gauge to check.
2.
Check the Tamper Tape to make sure it is intact. DO NOT test the
extinguisher. Even a partial discharge may cause leakage.
3.
When checking the extinguisher for pressure, enter the date checked
on the Inspection Tag furnished with the motorhome. Regular
inspections will help insure the condition.
4.
Agitate Dry Chemical every six (6) months by inverting the bottle
and lightly shaking for several seconds. This will help prevent the dry
chemical from settling due to in motion vibrations.
BOTH THE SMOKE ALARM AND THE CARBON
MONOXIDE ALARM CANNOT OPERATE WITHOUT
A 9 VOLT BATTERY. Removing the battery for any
reason, or failing to replace the battery at the end of
it's service life, removes your protection. Refer to the
manufacturers owner's manual for proper replacement
batteries.
Test smoke detector operation after vehicle has
been in storage, before each trip, and at least once
per week during use.
months.
Replace battery every six
Identification and Safety
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
CARBON
MONOXIDE AND
SMOKE
DETECTORS
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