Airstream 396 Automobile User Manual


 
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BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY
WARNING: DO NOT store LP containers within 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. Cook-
ing appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before operation open overhead
vent or turn on exhaust fan and open 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 asphyxia-
tion. 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 char-
coal 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 con-
tainer. This label reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER (S) TO MORE THAN 80% PER-
CENT OF CAPACITY. Overfilling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled
gas flow that can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled container will contain
approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid LP gas.
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.
WARNING: LP gas regulators must always be installed with the dia-
phragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in compartments have
been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that regulator vent faces
downward and that cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage that could
result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.