2012 Caravan Owners Handbook

fire alarmCO Alarmsafety and securityNOTE: The test button accurately tests thealarm’s smoke sensing circuit, there is no needto test your alarm with smoke. If your smokealarm fails to give an audible test signal, pleaserefer immediately to the troubleshooting guideat the end of the alarm user manual.WARNING: Test your smoke alarm at leastonce per weekYour smoke alarm has been designed to be asmaintenance - free as possible and althoughthe unit requires only battery maintenance forits entire life, there are several things you mustdo to keep it working properly.CAUTION: Your smoke alarm is a sealedelectrical device and no attempt should bemade to open the case. Attempting to openthe case will invalidate your Warranty.TESTING: Test your smoke alarm once everyweek, see page 35 on how to do this.CLEANING: As a minimum your smoke alarmshould be cleaned once every 3 months usingyour vacuum cleaner fitted with the soft brushattachment.Warning: The electronic test buttonprovides a full test of the unit’s functionality.DO NOT try to test the alarm with a nakedflame, as this may present a potential firehazard.WARNING: Never use portable cookingor heating equipment other than electricheaters that are not of the direct radianttype, as it is a fire and asphyxiation hazard.WARNING: Appliances such as cookersmust not be used for heating.Fire ExtinguisherIt is recommended that a dry powder fireextinguisher be carried inside your caravan atall times.When using a dry powder extinguisher it issuggested that the caravan be evacuated untilthe powder has settled, to avoid inhalation.A fat pan fire should not have a fireextinguisher aimed at it. It should besmothered with a fire blanket.WARNING: Provide one dry powderfire extinguisher of an approved type orcomplying with ISO 7165, of at least 1kgcapacity, by the main exterior door and a fireblanket next to the cooker.Familiarise yourself with the instructionson your fire extinguisher and the local fireprecaution arrangements.CO ALARMFireangel CO-9X Carbon Monoxide AlarmWARNING: Please read the full userinstructions provided.CARBON MONOXIDEKnown as the silent killer, Carbon Monoxideis an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas.What are the symptoms of carbonmonoxide poisoning?Early symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO)poisoning can mimic many common ailmentsand may easily be confused with flu orsimple tiredness. Symptoms to look out forinclude:• tiredness• drowsiness• headaches• giddiness• nausea• vomiting• pains in the chest• breathlessness• stomach pains• erratic behaviour• visual problemsAnyone with these symptoms shouldimmediately turn off all appliances andseek medical attention.clear and the alarm to stop depending onthe level of carbon monoxide detected.• Get medical help immediately for anyonesuffering the effects of carbon monoxidepoisoning (headache, nausea), andadvise that carbon monoxide poisoning issuspected.• Do not use the appliance again until it hasbeen checked by an expert. In the case ofgas appliances the engineer must be GasSafe registered.Activating the AlarmSee diagram beolwYour detector comes complete with anintegrated power pack that will providepower for its entire operational life. Toactivate the power pack you need to pullthe disabling tab (see image). This will inturn pull out the metal disabling clip, whichis attached to the end of the tab, fromthe disabling socket which is situated onthe underside of the detector. Retain thedisabling tab for future use by taping it topage 20 of the CO-9X user manual.Normal Operation of the AlarmWhen the detector is activated the PowerLED will begin to flash green once everyminute to indicate that the detector isreceiving power from the power pack and isfully operational.safety and security36WARNING: Your smoke alarm may falsealarm when it is being cleaned using avacuum cleaner.IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents or cleanerson your smoke alarm, as they may causedamage to the sensor or circuitry. The unit canbe wiped with a slightly damp cloth.Escape pathsIt is important that you do not block escapepaths to emergency exits with obstructionsor hazards.ChildrenDo not leave children alone in the caravan inany event. Keep potentially dangerous itemsout of reach, as at home e.g. matches, drugsetc.WHAT TO DO DURING AN ALARM• Keep calm and open the doors andwindows to ventilate the caravan.• Stop using all fuel burning appliances andensure, if possible, that they are turned off.• Evacuate the caravan leaving the doorsand windows open.• Do not re-enter the caravan until the alarmhas stopped. When exposed to fresh air itcan take up to 10 minutes for the sensor to37