Thor Motor Coach CLASS A - Basic Rules of Fire Safety

VEHICLE SAFETY
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• Never overload electrical circuits, outlets, or extension
cords.
• Locate and repair propane gas leaks immediately.
• Do not allow rubbish and trash to accumulate.
• Spray fabrics annually with a ame retardant.
• Check smoke and LP/CO detectors regularly.
• Check expiration dates on re extinguishers and detec-
tors and replace on or before expirations.
• Make an emergency escape plan and practice it regularly.
• Make sure doors and windows open easily and stay
clear of clutter so that emergency access is not blocked.
• Ensure emergency contact information is up to date.
• Never use appliances with frayed or damaged electrical
cords or missing ground pins.
• Do not pack travel items closely around electrical devices
or heat sources.
Basic Rules of Fire Safety
1. Evacuate everyone (including pets) from the motor-
home immediately!
2. Aer everyone is clear, check the re to determine if it
can be easily put out. If the re is too large, or the re
is fuel fed, stay clear of the motorhome and have the
re department manage the emergency.
3. If it can be safely done, without risking bodily harm
or injury:
› Turn OFF the main propane gas valve at the propane
tank;
› Switch the 120-volts AC main circuit breaker to the
OFF position;
› Disconnect the shoreline power cord from the shore
power receptacle;
› Turn OFF the generator (if equipped);
› Disconnect the negative battery cable(s) at the
auxiliary battery and chassis battery.
4. DO NOT attempt to use water to put out the re. Water can
spread some types of re (grease or oil), and electrocution
is possible with an electrical re.
5. Always have faulty or damaged wiring, electrical com-
ponents, propane tanks, valves, pipes, gas, and electrical
appliances inspected by a certied RV repair technician
and repaired immediately.
Awareness and adherence to re safety is an important part
of being a responsible motorhome owner/operator. Make
sure that everyone traveling in the motorhome is familiar
with the location of exits, including emergency exit egress
windows. By following these basic rules of re prevention,
the risk of a re can be signicantly reduced:
• Never store or transport ammable liquids inside the
motorhome.
• Keep cooking surfaces clean of cooking oils and other
food spills.
• Never use a ammable liquid or substance as a cleaning
agent or solvent.
• Never leave a lit cooktop or cooking food unattended.
• Keep ammable materials away from open ames.
• Never smoke in bed; and when smoking, always use
an ashtray.
• Never allow children to play with propane or electrical
equipment.
• Never use an open ame as a source of illumination.
• Never leave burning candles, smoking materials, or
other open ames unattended.
• Promptly repair faulty or damaged wiring and electrical
components.
NO SMOKING
Before dispensing fuel, turn off all engines, fuel-burning
appliances, and their igniters (see operating instructions).
Do not dispense fuel within 20 feet (6.1 meters) of an
ignition source.
Can cause ignition of ammable vapors, which can lead
to a re or explosion and result in death or severe injury.
DANGER
DO NOT attempt to use water to put out an electrical or
oil-based re. Water can spread some types of re, and
electrocution is possible with an electrical re.
WARNING
All pilot lights, appliances, and their igniters (see
operating instructions) shall be turned off before refueling
of motor fuel tanks and/or propane containers.
Can cause ignition of ammable vapors, which can lead
to a re or explosion and result in death or severe injury.
DANGER