Thor Motor Coach CLASS A - Emergency Egress Window; Emergency Egress Procedure

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Typical emergency egress window exit label
Emergency Egress Window
is motorhome is equipped with at least one emergency
egress (exit) window. The emergency egress window is
designed to allow for a quick evacuation of the motorhome
if the main entry door is blocked or becomes unusable.
As a responsible motorhome owner, become familiar with
the operation of all emergency egress windows installed
in the motorhome. Be sure the latches and hinges remain
in excellent working condition. Open emergency egress
windows frequently and inspect window seals so that the
window can be opened easily if an unexpected situation
requires a rapid evacuating the motorhome.
Emergency egress windows come in a variety of styles, yet all
are identied with a red operating handle. An egress window
may be designed as a quickly removable windowpane or
section of a larger window unit or an entire window assembly.
It is vitally important to know how to quickly operate the
egress window(s) and evacuate the motorhome before an
emergency occurs.
1. Before traveling in the motorhome, review the loca-
tions and instruct all occupants on how to operate the
egress window(s).
2. When pulling into a campsite, make sure the ground
below each egress window is solid and there is a clear
escape path directly outside the egress window(s).
Potential escape routes should be clear of trees, rocks,
or other obstacles.
3. Plan and practice emergency escape procedures:
› Decide who will exit through the egress window(s)
rst, and in what order.
› e last person designated to exit the motorhome
should be prepared to assist everyone exiting
through the window.
› Exit the motorhome as quickly as possible.
› Designate a meeting place safely away from the
motorhome.
Emergency Egress Procedure
In an emergency, it is extremely important to react quickly and
eciently. Have an exit plan formulated before it is needed
and practice emergency exiting procedures so that everyone
will be prepared to evacuate the motorhome rapidly and as
safely as possible.
IMPORTANT! TO AVOID HEAD AND NECK
INJURIES, IT IS BEST TO CLIMB THROUGH AN
EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW FEETFIRST.
1. Open emergency exit window by raising or sliding the
red handle or latch and push the windowpane outward
(see window latch section).
2. Position your body so that either your le or right hip
is adjacent to the window opening.
3. Place your hands on the bottom of the window opening,
gripping the opening with your ngers toward the inside.
If your le hip is adjacent to the window, then your le
hand will be forward of your right. If your right hip is
adjacent to the window, then position your right hand
forward of your le.
4. Swing the leg that is adjacent to the window up and out
of the window. Your body will be astride the window
opening. Steady yourself with your hands and arms
(Figure 1).
5. Lower your upper body towards the bottom of the
window while tucking your inside leg up towards the
window opening.
6. Swing your lower body and inside leg out the window,
ensuring your tucked inside leg and foot clears the
window opening (Figure 2).
7. With a rm grip on the bottom of the window open-
ing, lower your body while straightening your arms
(Figure 3).
8. Release your grip on the window opening and drop to
the ground.
9. If able, assist others exiting the motorhome and move
everyone a safe distance away from the motorhome.