SAFETY & SECURITY
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VENTILATION AND SECURITY
Ventilation
All motorhomes comply with BS EN 721. The
ventilation points on your motorhome are fixed
points of ventilation which are required by the
European Standards.
All motorhomes have ventilation at high level
and low level which have been calculated to
suit the individual needs of your motorhome.
High level ventilation is achieved by means of
the roof lights and washroom roof ventilators
(where applicable). The low level ventilators
are positioned in the front fascias of furniture in
van conversions.
Under no circumstances must these vents be
blocked or obstructed in any manner as this
could lead to insufficient fresh air. In this case
the confined atmosphere becomes depleted of
oxygen which could lead to dangerous levels
of carbon dioxide (CO
2
) build up, leading up to
the risk of asphyxiation.
The risk of carbon (CO) build up, which is
a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas,
will also be reduce with ventilation. Carbon
monoxide is produced from incomplete
combustion and should the CO detector
be activated the cause of the incomplete
combustion must be investigated prior to
reusing the appliance in question.
It is advised that fixed ventilation points
are checked and cleaned (if necessary) on
a regular basis using a small brush and a
domestic vacuum cleaner.
Additional night time ventilation is obtained
by releasing the window catches and placing
them in the second groove. Note the windows
are not sealed from rain in this position.
As the ventilation levels are calculated to suit
each model requirements, no modifications
should be made which may result in reduced
ventilation levels.
! WARNING: Do not obstruct ventilation.
CO alarm
Your motorhome is fitted with a Fireangel CO-
9D Carbon Monoxide Alarm. Please read the
instructions for the alarm, which are available
at the following location:
http://fireangel.co.uk/wp-content/
uploads/2015/07/CO-9D%20Manual.pdf
If you are unable to view the documents on
line, please contact the supplier, your dealer or
Swift for an electronic or paper copy.
Security
Motorhome Theft:
The theft of a motorhome can occur in
the most unlikely circumstances; from a
motorway service area or even an owner's
driveway. Secure all windows and doors
when your motorhome is unoccupied even if
only for a short length of time.
VIN
(Vehicle identification Number)
Record your motorhome VIN which can be
found on the lower edge of the base vehicle
front windscreen and the plate located on the
front cross member under the bonnet.
Make a note of these numbers in the space
provided at the front of this handbook and
make a separate note of the numbers to keep
safe at home.
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