Children; Fire Extinguishers; In Case Of Fire; Ventilation And Condensation - Bailey Pursuit Owner's Manual

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Children

Never leave children alone in the caravan and
keep potentially dangerous items out of reach
as at home, e.g. matches, drugs etc.
When upper bunks are used by
! children, especially those under the
age of six (6), care should be taken to
ensure against the risk of them falling
out. These bunks are not suitable for
the use of infants without adult
supervision.

Fire Extinguishers

It is recommended that a 1kg (2.2lb) minimum
capacity dry powder fire extinguisher be
located near to the main habitation entrance
door.
A pan fire should not have a fire extinguisher
aimed at it but be smothered with a fire
blanket. This should be within easy reach of
the hob but away from the source of flames.

In Case of Fire

• Get everyone out of the caravan as quickly
as possible using whichever exit is quickest
including windows.
• Raise the alarm – call the fire brigade (In
the UK dial 999).
• Turn off the gas container valve if safe to
do so.
Your caravan is fitted with a smoke
alarm. The operation of the alarm
should be tested after the vehicle has
been in storage, before each trip and
at least once per week during use.

Ventilation and Condensation

The ventilation points on your caravan
are fixed points of ventilation which
are specified by European standards.
Under no circumstances must these be
blocked or obstructed. It is advised
that fixed ventilation points and any
protective screens are checked and
cleaned (if necessary) on a regular
basis.
Fresh air circulation should be allowed below
the caravan when appliances are in use and
when flues terminate below the floor to allow
free evacuation of the products of combustion.
At least three sides of the under-floor space
should be kept clear and unobstructed
including by snow. Do not make any additional
openings in the floor.
Additional night time ventilation is obtained
by releasing the window catches and placing
them in the second groove on the frame catch.
Under no circumstances should the
!
caravan ventilation be covered,
blocked or tampered with in any way.

Petrol and Diesel Fumes

The fitting of a tail pipe deflector to your
exhaust will reduce the possibility of fumes
entering your caravan through the front fixed
ventilation points. However, an extension
fitted to an exhaust tail pipe will be illegal if it
projects beyond the vehicle body or bumper.

Original Equipment Appliances

See sections devoted to individual appliances.
Replacement parts for any appliance
!
shall conform to the appliance
manufacturer's specification, and
should be fitted by them or an
authorised agent.

Portable Appliances

Never use portable cooking or
!
heating equipment, other than
electrical heaters that are not of the
direct radiant type, as it is a fire and
asphyxiation hazard.

Modifications

Never allow modification of
electrical or LPG (liquefied petroleum
!
gas) systems and appliances except
by qualified persons.