L,Y,NG
W,TH
YOUR
MOTOR
HOME
The hazard and possibility
of
fire exists in all areas
of
life, and
the recreational life-style is no exception. Your motor
l)ome 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 recognizing the
danger and practicing common sense, safety and maintenance
habits.
The fire extinguisher furnished with your motor home is rated
for Class B (gasoline, diesel fuel, grease, flammable liquids)
and Class C (electrical) fires since these are the most common
types
of
fires in vehicles. Read the instructions on the fire
extinguisher. Know where it is located and how and when to
use it. Remember that portable fire extinguishers are appli-
ances intended for use by the occupants
of
a building or area
that is threatened by fire. They are most valuable when used
immediately on small fires. They have a limited amount
of
fire-extinguishing material, and therefore must be used prop-
erly 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 properly
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.
Explosive fuel clouds may be present at fuel filling stations.
Before refueling (either gasoline, diesel, or LPG) be sure to
turn
off
all pilot fIo,mes
and
appliances in your motor home.
Turning
off
the propane at the tank is insufficient. Pilotless
appliances may still spark or pilot flames may
not
extinguish
immediately.
FIRE
SAFETY
Ar
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, releasing
great heat and consuming
oxygen very
quickly.
In
an
enclosed space the re-
sulting
deficiency of oxygen
will
present
a
danger
of
suffocation to the occupants.
Hazardous gases
released
by
the burning foam
can
be
incapacitating
or fatal to
,human beings if inhaled
in
sufficient quantities.
FIRE
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
PACE
Annow -
Copyniql/T
1996,
FLEETWood
ENTERpnisES,
livc.
All
niqJ/Ts
nESERVEd.
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