Living
With
Your
Motor
Home
portable fire extinguishers are 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 properly 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 pro-
vided with the device so they are ready to oper-
ate properly and safely. Parts or internal chemi-
cals may deteriorate in time and need replace-
ment. Always follow maintenance and recharg-
ing instructions provided
by
the fire extinguisher
manufacturer. Maintain proper charge in the fire
extinguisher.
A 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, releas-
ing great heat and consuming oxygen very quickly.
In
an enclosed space the resulting deficiency of oxy-
gen will present a danger of suffocation to the occu-
pants. Hazardous gases released by the burning
foam can
be
incapacitating
or
fatal to human beings if
inhaled in sufficient quantities.
Fire Safety Precautions
In
addition to instructing occupants on what to
do in case
of
fire, and holding fire drills periodi-
cally, consider these fire safety suggestions:
•
If
you experience a fire while traveling,
maintain control
of
the vehicle until yolt can
safely stop. Evacuate
the vehicle as quickly
and
safely as possible.
•
If
you experience a fire while camped,
evacuate the vehicle as quickly
and
safely
as possible.
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• Consider the cause and severity
of
the fire
and risk involved before trying to put it out.
If
the fire is major or is fuel-fed, stand
clear
of
the vehicle and wait for the fire
department or other emergency assistance.
•
If
your
RV
is damaged by fire, do not move
or live in it until you have had it thoroughly
examined and repaired.
Just as in your home, included below are some
common sense tips to help prevent a fire
inci-
dent from occurring.
• Never leave unattended food cooking on
the stove
or
in the oven.
• Never smoke in bed or leave cigars/ciga-
rettes unattended.
• Keep candles
or
any open flames away
from curtains/fabrics/walls and ceiling.
• Keep matches and igniter devices safely
stored and away from small children.
• Do not store combustibles inside your RV
(gasoline, charcoal lighter, etc.).
A WARNING
Do
not bring
or
store Propane containers, gasoline or
other
flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a
fire or
explosion may result.
A WARNING
Explosive fuel clouds may be present at fuel filling
stations.
Before refueling (either gasoline, diesel
fuel
or
Propane) be sure to turn
off
all
pilot
flames
and
appliances
in
your
motor
home. Turning
off
the Propane
at
the tank is insufficient. Pilot/ess
appliances
may
still
spark
or
pilot
flames
may
not
extinguish immediately.
A WARNING
Portable fuel burning eqUipment, including wood and
charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside
this
recreational vehicle. The use of this equipment
inside the
recreational vehicle may cause fires or
asphyxiation.
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