Operating instructions
Living
With
Your
Motor
Home
interior air. While use
of
a dehumidifier
is
not a
"cure-all," and ventilation, storm windows, and
moisture reduction continue
to
be
important,
operation
of
the dehumidifier will reduce the
amount
of
outside air needed for ventilation.
Heating load on the furnace will be reduced, and
the interior
will be less drafty.
Dripping Ceiling Vents
During cold weather condensation frequently
forms on ceiling vents and may even accumulate
to the point
of
dripping onto the surfaces below.
This is frequently misinterpreted as a
"leaking"
roof vent but is most often condensation drip-
page. Follow the preceding steps to control
moisture condensation, and protect surfaces with
plastie sheeting until the moisture has dissipated.
FIRE SAFETY
The hazard and possibility
of
fire exists in all
areas
of
life, and the recreational life-style is no
exception. Your
RV
is a complex machine made
up
of
many materials, some of them flammable.
But like most hazards, the possibility
of
fire can
be minimized,
if
not totally eliminated, by recog-
nizing the danger and practicing common sense,
safety and maintenance habits.
The fire extinguisher furnished with your
RV
is
rated for Class B (gasoline, diesel fuel, grease,
flammable liquids) and Class C (electrical) fires.
Read the instmctions on the
fU'e
extinguisher.
Know where it
is
located and how and when to
use it. Remember that portable fire extinguishers
are intended for use by the occupants
of
a build-
ing or area that
is
threatened by fire. They are
most valuable when used immediately on small
fires. They have a limited amount of flie-extin-
guishing material, and therefore must be used
properly so this material is not wasted.
Fire extinguishers are pressurized, mechanical
devices. They must be handled with care and
treated with respect. They must
be
maintained as
outlined
in any maintenance instructions provided
with the device
so
they are ready
to
operate
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properly and safely. Pmts or internal chemicals
may deteriorate in time and need replacement.
Always follow maintenance and recharging
instructions provided by the flie extinguisher
manufacturer. Maintain proper charge
in
the fire
extinguisher.
WARNING
Urethane foam is flammable I
Do
not expose urethane foams to open flames or any
other direct or indirect high temperature sources of
ignition such as burning operations,
welding, burning
cigarettes, space heaters or unprotected
electric light
bulbs.
Once
ignited, urethane foams will burn rapidly, releas-
ing great heat and consuming oxygen very quickly.
In
an
enclosed space the resulting deficiency of oxy-
gen will present a danger of suffocation to the
occu·
pants. Hazardous gases released by the burning
foam can be incapacitating or
fatal to human beings if
inhaled
in
sufficient quantities.
Fire Safety Precautions
In addition to instmcting occupants
on
what to
do in case
of
fire, and holding fire drills periodi-
cally, consider these fire safety suggestions:
• If you experience a fire while traveling,
maintain control
of
the vehicle until
YOlt
call
safely stop. Evacltate the vehicle as quickly
alld safely
as possible.
•
If
you experience a fire while camped,
evacuate the vehicle as quickly alld safely
as possible.
• Consider the cause and severity
of
the fire
and risk involved before trying to
put
it out.
If
the fire is major or is fuel-fed, stand
clear
of
the vehicle and wait for the fire
department or other emergency assistance.
•
If
your
RV
is damaged by fire,
do
not move
or live in it until you have had it thoronghly
examined and repaired.
Just as in your home, included below are some
common sense tips to help prevent a fire inci-
dent from occurring.
• Never leave unattended food cooking on
the stove or in the oven.
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