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COUNTRY AND COASTAL CODE
UPPER BUNKS
Please ensure upper bunks are only used for
sleeping. When upper bunks are used fall out
protection must be always be in place.
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. A fire blanket should be used. 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.
• Turn off the gas bottle valve if it is 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 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 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 fitting an
extension to an exhaust tail pipe will render the
exhaust illegal if it projects beyond the vehicle
body or bumper.
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT APPLIANCES
See sections devoted to individual appliances.
Replacement parts for any appliance
must conform to the appliance
manufacturer’s specification, and
must be fitted by an authorised agent.
PORTABLE APPLIANCES
Never use portable cooking or heating
equipment, other than electrical
heaters that are not of the direct
radiant type.
MODIFICATIONS
Never allow modification of electrical
or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas)
systems and appliances except by
qualified persons.
In the interest of safety, replacement
parts for an appliance shall conform
to the appliance manufacturer’s
specifications and should be fitted
by said manufacturer or authorized
agent.
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