FIRE SAFETY
In case of fire
Please read all warning notices inside
your campervan advising you on
fire prevention, ventilation and what
to do in the event of a fire. If a fire
should develop in your vehicle,
please observe the following:
• Get everybody out of the
campervan as quickly as
possible.
• Call the fire brigade.
• Turn o the gas bottle isolation
valve if safe to do so.
• If possible and safe to do so,
remove the gas cylinders and
place some distance away
from the vehicle.
• If it is an electrical fire, turn
o the supply as quickly as
possible.
• Only tackle the fire if you
deem it safe to do so.
Fire extinguisher
Your vehicle is fitted with a fire
extinguisher for use in the event of
an emergency. The location of the
fire extinguisher will vary from model
to model, so it is important that you
familiarise yourself with this before
using your vehicle for the first time.
Please refer to the instructions
printed on the extinguisher for
guidance as to the correct use
of the unit, and the maintenance
schedule that should be adhered
to.
Please ensure that you are
confident as to the location and
operation of the fire extinguisher
before using the vehicle for the
first time.
Combustible materials
Care should be taken when storing
combustible materials near any
source of heat (e.g. space heater),
as these surfaces can become
very hot during use. Any guards or
grills may not give full protection,
particularly to the young or elderly.
Portable heaters
Never use portable cooking or
heating appliances, other than
electric heaters, that are not of
the direct radiant type to heat
your vehicle as it can be a fire and
asphyxiation hazard.
Under no circumstances should
a cooking appliance be used for
heating the vehicle.
Please note: Portable or open
flame heating equipment should
not be used. If you have such
equipment on board, consider very
carefully whether the risks are
worth it. Internal socket outlets
should only be used with dedicated
appliances. No appliance should
be used outside the vehicle whilst
connected to an internal socket.
Escape paths
It is important that you do
not block any escape paths
or emergency exits with any
obstructions that could hinder
your escape in an emergency.
Please familiarise yourself with
the designated emergency exits in
your vehicle before using it for the
first time.
Children and pets
Do not leave children or pets in an
unattended campervan, as they
could be exposed to hazards that
could cause an accident.
Smoke detectors
Your vehicle is fitted with a
battery-operated smoke alarm
that will emit a loud pulsating
tone, should smoke be detected
in your vehicle.
Smoke alarm
Once the battery is connected,
a small indicator light positioned
near the test button should
flash approximately once every
minute. This indicates that the
alarm is operating normally. It
is recommended that you test
your smoke alarm once a week
to ensure the detector is working
correctly:
• Push and hold the 'TEST’
button for approximately
three seconds.
• A loud pulsating alarm
should sound to indicate
the detector is functioning
correctly.
• During the alarm test, the
LED indicator will flash
quickly.
If the smoke alarm emits a short
beep once a minute, the battery
is at the end of its life and should
be replaced immediately. This
low voltage warning will sound
for approximately seven days.
We would always recommend
that the battery is replaced at
least every twelve months to
ensure correct operation. If the
LED indicator does not flash
every minute, the battery should
be replaced immediately as this
will indicate that the battery is
completely flat.
Carbon monoxide alarm
If your vehicle is fitted with
a battery operated carbon
monoxide detector, it will detect
dangerous levels of carbon
monoxide in your campervan and
sound the alarm.
Once the batteries are
connected, a small power
indicator light will flash green
once a minute to indicate that
the unit is receiving power from
the batteries and is operational.
Test the sounder, batteries
and circuitry by pressing and
holding the test/rest button for
one second to confirm that the
detector is operating properly.
A noise should sound as soon as
the button is pressed, and the
alarm LED will illuminate red,
indicating that the sounder is
working and the batteries are
providing power to the unit.
This test for the sounder and
batteries should be performed
weekly.
• Test the sounder, batteries
and circuitry of your
detector once per week by
pressing and holding the test/
reset button for one second.
• Keep the detector free from
dust by gently vacuuming
with a soft brush.
• Change the batteries in
your detector at least every
twelve months to ensure
correct operation. The
unit continually checks the
settings of its sensor and
circuitry. If any of these
settings are found to be
incorrect or if the batteries
have become low, the
detector will emit a single
audible chirp once per
minute for up to 30 days.
This does not mean that
the detector has detected
carbon monoxide.
Please note: The sensor used in
the detector has a lifetime of
approximately ten years after
activation. After this ten year
period, the entire unit should be
replaced with a similar model.
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