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CLASS C & B
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MOTORHOME
6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
OPERATION
Triple E has made every effort to design the vehicle
to promote safe driving, use and occupancy. In
addition, it has several pieces of safety equipment
that the drivers and users should be aware of and
trained it their use. Review these instructions with
all new people prior to using the motorhome.
6.1 FIRE PREVENTION
Fires can be started in a variety of ways with your
vehicle including but not limited to careless
smoking, malfunction of appliances or equipment,
flammable material on hot surfaces, etc. Fires are
best prevented rather than put out. Prevent but
anticipate what to do if they occur. Review the
following sections with everyone on a regular basis.
6.1.1 FIRE SAFETY TIPS
1. Establish and maintain good housekeeping
practices. Never allow combustible materials to
accumulate. Make sure you store flammable
liquids in approved containers in a well-
ventilated space.
2. Make sure you have fully charged fire
extinguishers readily accessible.
3. Avoid using flammable products in the
motorhome.
4. Never smoke in bed or when relaxing on the
couch.
5. Do not overload electrical outlets.
6. Do not leave cooking food unattended.
7. Keep children away from electrical outlets and
LP gas controls.
8. Never use matches to check for LP gas leaks.
If there is a fire, get everyone out of the
motorhome. If possible, use your fire
extinguisher. Close all LP gas valves if
possible. Call the fire department and stay a
safe distance away from your unit. Do not re-
enter your motorhome until the fire officials
declare that its safe to do so.
9. Formulate a plan for escape from the vehicle
should an emergency arise. It is particularly
important that the escape plan be rehearsed
with everyone, especially children, who will be
travelling in or using the motorhome.
6.1.2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1. Function:
a. Fire extinguishers are designed to put out a
fire in its initial stages. Once a fire is out of
control and you cannot get within ten feet, it
is probably too big to fight with your extin-
guisher.
b. Do not discharge your fire extinguisher to
test it. Once it is discharged even for a few
seconds it will lose pressure and become
useless.
c. Check the pressure indicator on your fire
extinguisher periodically. It if loses pres-
sure, the dry chemical cannot be dis-
charged effectively. If the pointer does not
indicate in the green, replace the extin-
guisher immediately. Record the inspection
date on the tag provided.
2. Operation:
a. Stay at least 6 feet away from the fire and
near an exit. The chemical from the fire
extinguisher will shoot at least 10 feet.
Stay close to the floor to avoid heat and
fumes.
b. Break the seal; grasp the fire extinguisher
firmly holding it in an upright position.
c. Press the white button. Aim at the base of
the fire spraying the entire base area. Don't
spray at the smoke or flames.
d. After the fire is out, watch for “flashback”.
e. Discharge the fire extinguisher entirely and
get it recharged or replaced immediately.
f. For additional information, check in the
manual that is provided with the Fire Extin-
guisher.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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