Leisure Unity 2020 - Smoke Alarm; Fire Prevention; Fire Safety Tips

SAFETY UNITY MOTORHOME
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SMOKE ALARM
The smoke alarm
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sounds whenever there is an unsafe
amount of smoke in the motorhome. Always open the
roof vent before cooking.
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2
• Open doors, windows and roof vents to air out
motorhome and silence the alarm. Identify and
eliminate the source of the smoke.
•Replace the battery at least once per year, and test
the battery after replacement. Remove the cover to
replace the battery.
•
Clean and vacuum opening on smoke alarm once
a month.
 ᘐ WARNING
Do not remove the battery to silence the alarm.
If the alarm “beeps” every minute, the battery
is weak and requires replacement. Do not allow
the battery to go dead. Use only recommended
replacement batteries (see Smoke Detector
operator’s manual in Motorhome Information Kit
for detailed instructions).
•
Test the smoke alarm before each trip by depressing
the test button
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. Test the smoke alarm after
removing the motorhome from storage, before each
trip and weekly thereafter. Test the smoke alarm
sensor by blowing smoke (from a safe, fire-free
source) past the sensor. If the alarm does not sound,
identify and correct the source of the problem or
replace the smoke alarm.
•Make sure the wires are properly connected to the
device battery. Position and close cover.
•
If you suspect the smoke alarm is not functioning
properly, replace the alarm - do NOT attempt to
repairit.
 ᘐ NOTICE
Smoke alarms are not perfect and do not respond
in all situations. The best safeguard is fire
prevention.
FIRE PREVENTION
Fires can start in a variety of ways including, but
not limited to, smoking, malfunctioning appliances
or equipment, placing flammable materials on hot
surfaces, etc. It is best to prevent fires, but be prepared
to extinguish a fire if necessary. Review the following
sections with all operators and occupants on a regular
basis.
 ᘐ CAUTION
Any exterior heat source (BBQs, space heaters,
etc.) must be positioned away from the sidewall
and directed away from the motorhome.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
• Establish and maintain good housekeeping
practices. Never allow combustible materials to
accumulate in or around the motorhome.
•Store flammable liquids in approved containers in
a well-ventilated space.
•
Have fully charged fire extinguishers readily
available.
•
Avoid using flammable products in the motorhome.
•Never smoke in bed or when relaxing on the couch.
•Do not overload electrical outlets.
•Do not leave food unattended while cooking.
•Keep children away from electrical outlets and LP
gas controls.
•
If there is a fire, evacuate everyone from the
motorhome. Use your fire extinguisher if safe to do
so, and close all LP gas valves if possible. Call the
fire department and stay a safe distance away from
the motorhome. Do not re-enter the motorhome until
the fire officials declare that it’s safe.