Starcraft 2005 - Safety and Cold Weather Operations; Fire Safety and Emergency Exits; Cold Weather Usage Precautions

Fire Safety
Make certain everyone in your party is familiar with the
emergency features of your trailer, location of exits, and
location and operation of the fire extinguisher.
Fire Extinguisher Locations
Fire extinguishers are located close to the entrance door
of
the
trailer,
mounted
on
the
wall
or
side
of
a
cabinet.
Know
where the extinguisheris located and CHECK IT FREQUENTLY
to assure that it is in good working condition.
It a fire does start, get all people outside. Use the fire
extinguisher.
If
the
fire
cannot
be
extinguished
quickly,
GET OUT! Close the LP gas service valve and call the fire
department.
DO
NOT
re-enter
the
unit
until
officials
declare
it sate,
Replace a used fire extinguisher as soon as possibl
Emergency Exits
Emergency exits are identified by an “EXIT” sticker located
on the ceiling or on bunk end panel. See Fig. 38. Make sure
that
everyone
who
uses
the
camper
knows
where
the
exits
are and is able to operate them in an emergency.
In the unlikely event of an emergency, grab the zipper pull
at the lower edge of the tent assembly at the corner lifter
post and pull up. This same procedure can be used at all four
corner litter posts.
Prevention is the best form of safety. Follow the same rules
you would at home.
Follow the LP gas systeminstructions carefully and perform
the periodic maintenance suggestions.
1. DO NOT smoke in bed.
2. DO NOT overload electrical circuits.
3.DO NOT use matches, candles, or lighters as
flashlights.
DO NOT store flammable liquids inside the
‘camper.
5. DO NOT permit children to play wi
lectrical appliance:
the LP gas
Fig. 38. Emergency exit.
Cold Weather Use
the camperis to be used during the winter months, several
precautions must be taken:
1. Donotuse the stove for comfort heating. Asphyxiation
could result,
2. Use anontoxic antifreeze solution in the water system,
or blow the system dry.
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3, Do not attemptto raise the roof when the temperature
is
below
20°
F
without
pre-warming
the
interior.
The
vinyl windows or bunk ends may crack.
4.
Donotuse
butane
inyourLP
system,
Itwillnot
vaporize
below
32°
F.
Propane
will
continue
to
vaporize
to
44°
below
zero.
Note
thatheating
consumes
LP
gas
rapidly
so
monitor
the
supply
closely.
5.
When
cooking,
keep
the
vent
and/or
window
open
to
prevent
condensation
buildup
and
possible
asphyxiation.
6. When camping in cold weather, cross ventilation helps
slow condensation forming on the canvas.
Storage
NOTE: Open the camper every two months an
general condition.
If
instead
of
using
your
camper
during
the
winter
months
you must store it, follow these steps:
1.
Cleanitout
thoroughly.
Remove
alll
perishable
or
usable
food
and
medicine.
Wipe
the
refrigerator
out
with
a
damp
cloth
and
baking
soda
and
leave
the
door
propped
‘open.
Vacuum
the
upholstery
and
remove
all
the
stains.
Clean
the
floor.
Remove
draperies
and
clean
and
store
them
inside
the
unit.
2. Shut off the LP gas outlet valve at the tanks.
3. Level the unit for good drainage. Open all the faucets
and
the
drain
valve
on
the
water
heater.
Remove
the
drain
cap
to
empty
the
pipes
andreinstall
the
cap.
Close
all the faucets and drains. Blow out water heater.
4.
Pour
about
1/2
cup
of
potable
RV
antifreeze
(or
one
inspect its
drains
to
prevent
freezing.
If
so
equipped,
run
the
12
volt
pump
to
make
certain
that
it is
protected
by
the
antifreeze
solution.
a) 60% Glycerol, by weight in water, undiluted.
b.
22%
Magnesium
Chloride,
by
weight
in
water,
undiluted,
WARNING:
Automotive,
radiator,
or
windshield
washer
antifreeze
could
be
fatal
if
swallowed.
DO
NOT
use
them
in
the
fresh
water
system.
5.
Squirt
graphite
lubricant
into
all
door
locks
and
apply
lubricant
to
the
door
hinges.
6. Whenever possible, block the trailer up, taking the
weight
off
the
wheels.
Jack
and
block
the
trailer
at
the frame, not the axle beam. Reduce tire pressure
to
about
14
PSI.
Spin
the
wheels
to
coat
all
roller
bearings and races with grease. This procedure will
prolong
tire
life,
reducing
cracking,
prevent
rust
from
condensation inside the wheel bearings, and extend
torsion
axle
life
by
reducing
axle
settlement
during
long term storage. DO NOT use stabilizer jacks to litt
the camper.
7. Complete lubrication of the winch lifter system and
cable,
as
described
in
the
Standard
Care
section,
Pages
30
&
31,
should
be
completed
before
long
Periods of storage to prevent rust or corrosion from
damaging moving parts.
8. Wax trailer with an automobile wax.