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SECTION 2
OCCUPANT SAFETY

Be aware of the heat index if camping during
hot weather. Keep yourself hydrated, and try
to stay indoors in an air-conditioned area
during a high heat index warning.

MERGENCY

GRESS

INDOW

The emergency egress window is designed to
allow quick exit from the RV during an
emergency if access to the main entrance
door is not available. Practice opening the
egress window before an emergency occurs,
and make sure all occupants know how to
operate it.

When pulling into your campsite, make sure
your egress is not blocked by trees or other
obstacles. Verify the area below the window
is over solid ground that can be used as an
escape path. Do not remove the following
label from your RV:

Fig. 2.1 Emergency egress window label

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AFETY

At best, a fire in your RV can delay or ruin a
vacation; at worst, it can mean injury, financial
loss, and even death. If a fire starts, execute
your family safety plan. Make sure everyone

knows to stop, drop to the ground and roll
back and forth, shielding their face from the
fire with their hands, if their clothes catch fire.

Learn and teach safe fire practices. Build
campfires away from nearby trees or bushes.
Maintain at least a three-foot clear area free
of leaves, dry grass, pine needles, etc.,
around grills, campfires and/or tents.

Supervise children at all times when
campfires are burning or grills are in use.
Always have a way to extinguish the campfire
quickly and completely. Never leave a fire —
even a cigarette — burning unattended.

Teach family members how to use the fire
extinguisher and replace it as recommended.
Do not store combustible materials in closed
areas or near a heat source. Do not attempt
to use water to put out a grease fire. Water
can spread some types of fire and create an
electrocution hazard during an electrical fire.

Always call the Fire Department, no matter
how small the fire. However, be aware that if
a fire threatens your RV, you should not place
the call to your emergency services from
inside the RV. It is better to get out first and
place the call from somewhere else.

More information on fire fighting can be found
at the National Fire Protection Association
website (www.nfpa.org).

If you feel a fire was caused by product
failure, contact Jayco Customer Service at 1-
800-283-8267 for approval before you clean
any debris, enter, move or repair your RV
(failure to notify Jayco may result in loss of
coverage).

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XTINGUISHER

A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and
property by putting out a small fire or
containing it until the fire department arrives;
but portable extinguishers have limitations. It
is important to recognize when to leave the
RV. Because fire grows and spreads so
rapidly, the number one priority is to get out
safely. The Underwriter Laboratories (UL)
classify household fire extinguishers into four
types:

During severe weather conditions move
indoors to a place of safety or shelter as
directed by the campground or appropriate
authorities. Avoid trees or power lines that
could fall on your vehicle. The safest place
during severe weather conditions is inside
a basement or storm shelter, not an RV or
tow vehicle.