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SECTION
2
Identification and Safety
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before
operation:
1.) Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan,
AND
2.) Open a window
A warning label is located in the cooking area to remind you
to provide an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion.
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due
to the size of the recreational vehicle, and proper ventilation
when using the cooking appliance(s) will avoid dangers of
asphyxiation.
IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT THAT
COOKING APPLIANCES NOT BE USED FOR
COMFORT HEATING AS THE DANGER OF
ASPHYXIATION and/or CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING IS GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED
FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME.
DO NOT
STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS,
GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT.
A WARNING LABEL HAS BEEN LOCATED NEAR THE LP
GAS CONTAINER. This label reads:
DO NOT
FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE
THAN 80 PERCENT CAPACITY
Over-filling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled
gas flow which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled
container will contain approximately 80 percent of its’ volume
as liquid LP gas. An 80 percent automatic shut-off valve has
been installed on the LP gas tank which will automatically
prevent further filling when the gas volume has reached 80
percent of tank capacity.
The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the
range area:
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking
materials.
• DO NOT
touch electrical switches.
• Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply
connection.
• Open doors and other ventilating openings.
• DO NOT USE THE RANGE HOOD.
• Leave the area until the odor clears.
• Have the system checked and leakage source corrected
before using again.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire safety is an important part of owning a recreational
vehicle. The following basic rules of fire prevention can help
eliminate the possibility of a fire.
1.) Never store flammable liquids in the
recreational vehicle
2.) Never leave cooking food unattended
3.) Never smoke in bed and always use
an ashtray
4.) Never allow children to play with LP gas or
electrical equipment
5.) Never use an open flame as a flashlight
6.) Have faulty or damaged wiring and
electrical components repaired immediately
7.) Never overload electrical circuits
8.) Locate any LP leaks and
have them repaired immediately
9.) Keep cooking surfaces clean and free from debris
10.) Don’t allow rubbish to accumulate
11.) Never clean with a flammable substance
12.) Spray fabrics annually with a flame retardant
SAFETY TIPS
BE SURE THAT
EVERYONE IN YOUR RV
IS FAMILIAR WITH THE
LOCATION OF ALL EXITS, INCLUDING EXIT WINDOWS.
BE SURE THAT EVERYONE IN YOUR RV
IS FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION AND
LOCATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Evacuate everyone from the recreational
vehicle immediately.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE
WATER TO PUT OUT A FIRE.
Water can spread some types of
fire and electrocution is possible.
Get everyone outside, then
determine if you should
attempt to extinguish the fire.
If it is a large fire or a chemical
fire, DO NOT HESITATE!
Leave the vehicle
immediately and call the
fire department.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER
OF
DEATH
DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
‘WARNING’ indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
