2006 Mandalay Motorhome Owners Manual - Thor Motor Coach

IDENTIFICATION & SAFETY
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 ventilation 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. LP Gas
regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that
are not in compartments have been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that the regulator
vent faces downward and the cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which
could result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
Portable fuel burning equipment including wood or charcoal burning grills and stoves
should not be used inside the motorhome because they may cause fire or asphyxiation.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire safety is an important part of owning a motorhome. Make sure that everyone traveling in
the motorhome is familiar with the location of exits, including emergency exit windows should
an emergency arise. The following basic rules of fire prevention can help eliminate the
possibility of a fire.
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Never store flammable liquids within the motorhome
Keep cooking surfaces clean
Never clean with a flammable liquid
Never leave cooking food unattended
Never smoke in bed, and always use an ashtray
Never allow children to play with LP Gas or electrical equipment
Never use an open flame as a flashlight
Always repair faulty or damaged wiring and electrical components
Never overload electrical circuits
Locate and repair LP Gas leaks immediately
Don’t allow rubbish to accumulate
Spray fabrics annually with a flame retardant
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