Plumbing – Airstream CLASSIC TRAILER User Manual

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BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY

Many things can be construed as safety related, but

the most important is your common sense. If you

are careless with matches, cigarettes, flammable

material or any other hazardous material, we are

sure you realize your potential for accidents is

greatly increased.

WARNING

: Your LP tanks must be filled

as directed by the tank manufacturer. Instructions

are located on a decal near the fill valve. The decal

must not be defaced.

WARNING

: Your LP tank must be, and

can only be, placed in the proper position when

remounting on the front of the trailer. In any

other position the base of the tank will not fit

into the recess.

WARNING

: Use only the gas bottles

furnished with your trailer. If replacement is required

it must be a bottle of the same size and design.

WARNING

: The vent at the bottom of

the regulator must be kept free of any obstructions

and must be pointed downward. A good habit is to

check the vent each time a bottle is removed for

filling. It is especially important to check the vent if

the trailer has not been used regularly.

WARNING

: Do not store LP containers

within a vehicle. LP containers are equipped with

safety devices that vent gas should the pressure

become excessive.

WARNING

: Do not use cooking appliances

for comfort heating. Cooking appliances need fresh

air for safe operation. Before operation open an

overhead vent or turn on an exhaust fan and open

a window.

A warning label has been 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

appliances will avoid dangers of asphyxiation. It is

especially important that cooking appliances not be

used for comfort heating as the danger of asphyxiation

is greater when the appliance is used for long periods

of time.

WARNING

: Portable fuel burning

equipment,

including

wood

and

charcoal

grills and stoves, shall not be used inside the

recreational vehicle. The use of this equipment

inside the recreational vehicle may cause fires or

asphyxiation.

WARNING

: A warning label has been

located near the LP gas container. This label reads:

DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80

PERCENT OF CAPACITY. Overfilling 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. Use only certified refill

LP stations when filing an LP bottle

WARNING

: Do not bring or store LP gas

containers, gasoline or other flammable liquids

inside the vehicle because a fire or explosion

may result.

WARNING

: IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all

smoking materials.

2. Do not touch electrical switches.

3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or

gas supply connection.

4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.

5. Leave the area until odor clears.

6. Have the gas system checked and leakage

source corrected before using again.

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