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Safety & Security
FIRE
Important: Your attention is drawn to the
notice affixed inside the caravan advising on
fire precaution, ventilation and what to do in
case of fire.
IN CASE OF FIRE
1. Get everyone out of the caravan as
quickly as possible using whichever exit is
the quickest, including windows. Do not
stop to collect any personal items.
2. Raise the Alarm. Call the Fire Brigade.
3. Turn off the gas supply valve if it is safe to
do so.
4. Turn off the electricity supply at supply
point.
DICON 300AP SMOKE ALARM
This smoke alarm is approved for use in
caravans and mobile homes. (Fig. A)
The National Caravan Council requires that
all new or used caravans sold by its
members be fitted with a smoke alarm
featuring an alarm silence facility.
FEATURES
• Battery operated. No need for mains
power wiring.
• Operating Light (LED)
Flashes approximately every 45 seconds
confirming unit is powered.
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Fig. A Smoke Alarm
• Low Battery Warning
Unit "beeps" approximately every 45
seconds for up to 30 days when the
battery needs replacing.
• Sensitivity Test Button
Test sensitivity, circuitry, battery and horn.
• Loud 85 Decibel Piezo Electric Alarm
Automatically resets when hazardous
condition has passed.
• Precise Sensitivity
• High Quality Solid State Components
CONNECTING THE BATTERY
Your alarm requires one 9 volt battery to
power the smoke detector portion of the
unit. Under normal use the battery powering
the smoke detector should last
approximately one year.
WARNING: Ensure that batteries are
correctly installed. Positive terminal to
positive contact (marked +), negative
terminal to negative contact. Reversing
a battery in its compartment will
immediately drain the battery and
could damage the smoke alarm.
HOW TO TEST
Press test button until alarm sounds, then
release. Repeat test weekly.
Note: Always test smoke alarm operation
after vehicle has been in storage, before each
trip and at least once per week during use.
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