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Inspection and Maintenance
Read and follow all instructions on the label and in the owner’s manual provided
by the fire extinguisher manufacturer.
SMOKE ALARM
Some of the most common fire safety issues are burning candles, smoking in bed,
leaving children unattended and cleaning with flammable fluids. The smoke
detector is intended to help reduce those risks.
Your motor home is equipped with a smoke alarm that is listed for use in a
recreation vehicle. They are not fool proof. Smoke alarms only work if they are
operational and maintained.
Be sure to read, understand and follow the owner’s information from the
manufacturer of the smoke alarm included in your Warranty Packet, including
information regarding the limited life of smoke alarms.
Please be aware the smoke alarm cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach
it. Anything preventing smoke from reaching the alarm may delay or prevent an
alarm (i.e., a closed door may prevent smoke from reaching an alarm on the other
side of the door, etc.).
There are instances when the smoke detector alarm may not be heard. Although
the detector alarm horn meets or exceeds current UL standards, it may not be
heard for many reasons.
These include (but not limited to): a closed or partially closed door, the alarm may
be drowned out by other noise like the TV, stereo, traffic, weather, air conditioner
or other appliances.
Operation
The smoke alarm is operational once the battery is correctly installed. The LED
light will indicate the battery is functioning properly. When the production of
combustion is sensed, the smoke detector sounds a loud alarm that continues
until the air is cleared.
WARNING
Do not check the pressure, test or practice using the fire extinguisher by
squeezing the trigger, even briefly. The fire extinguisher is not rechargeable
or refillable. Once used, it will gradually lose pressure and will not be fully
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