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by the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI). The information and warnings
found on these pages may also be found in other
chapters of this Owner's Manual. Please see the
Propane System and Appliances chapters for
other safety and operating information.
FIRE SAFETY
The hazard and possibility of fire exists in all
areas of life, and the recreational life-style is no
exception. Your RV is a complex machine made
up of many materials, some of them flammable.
But like most hazards, the possibility of fire can
be minimized, if not totally eliminated, by recog-
WARNING
!
This product is manufactured with urea-formalde-
hyde resin. Formaldehyde vapor may in some
people cause headaches, eye, nose and throat
irritation, and aggravation of allergies and respi-
ratory problems, such as asthma. Proper ventila-
tion should reduce the risk of such problems.
WARNING
!
This product is manufactured with a urea-
formaldehyde resin and will release small
quantities of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde lev-
els in the indoor air can cause temporary eye
and respiratory irritation, and may aggravate
respiratory conditions or allergies. Ventilation
will reduce indoor formaldehyde levels.
WARNING
!
Irritant: This product contains a urea-formalde-
hyde resin and may release formaldehyde
vapors in low concentrations. Formaldehyde
can be irritating to the eyes and upper respira-
tory system of especially susceptible persons
such as those with allergies or respiratory ail-
ments. Use with adequate ventilation. If symp-
toms develop, consult your physician.
Living With Your Motor Home
nizing the danger and practicing common sense,
safety and maintenance habits.
Know where your fire extinguisher is located and
how and when to use it. Read the instructions on
the fire extinguisher. Remember that portable fire
extinguishers are intended for use by the occu-
pants of a building or area that is threatened by
fire. They are most valuable when used immedi-
ately 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 provided
with the device so they are ready to operate prop-
erly and safely. Parts or internal chemicals may
deteriorate in time and need replacement. Always
follow maintenance and recharging instructions
provided by the fire extinguisher manufacturer.
Maintain proper charge in the fire extinguisher.
Walk around your motor home and identify where
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.
all or the emergency window exits are located.
These window are identified with red handles.
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,
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