Specifications

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GENERAL SAFETY
VENTILATION
All motorhomes manufactured by The Explorer
Group are ventilated at both high and low level in
accordance with BS EN 721 Safety Ventilation. The
fixed ventilation points fitted in your motorhome
must not be blocked under any circumstances as
your safety may depend upon them. It is advisable
that the fixed ventilation points are checked and
cleaned (where necessary) on a regular basis.
High-Level Ventilation
This is always provided by fixed ventilation within
the fitted roof skylight. All roof skylights fitted by
Explorer Group provide fixed free area
ventilation. These roof skylights should be cleaned
annually by use of a small brush to remove any
dust that may have accumulated around the mesh
fitted. On some roof skylights the mesh can be
easily removed to aid cleaning. On fan-assisted
roof skylights it is essential that the fan is
switched off prior to cleaning
Low-Level Ventilation
The vents built into the step by the main
entrance door provide lowlevel ventilation. These
vents should be kept clear and cleaned regularly
using soapy water.
Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms
In motorhomes with separated sleeping areas,
separate ventilation is required and is provided
via a roof skylight at high level and a ventilator at
low level within a bed box.
Gas Dispersal Holes
All appliances and gas unions have a gas dispersal
hole nearby. It is essential that these are not
blocked or made ineffective.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire Extinguishers
It is recommended that a 1 kg (21b) minimum
capacity dry powder fire extinguisher be carried
inside your motorhome at all times. Fat pan fire
must not have an extinguisher aimed at it, but
must be smothered with a fire blanket.
In Case Of Fire
(i) Get everyone out of the motorhome as
quickly as possible using whichever exit is
quickest including windows. Do not stop to
collect any personal items.
(ii) Raise the alarm. Call the fire brigade.
(iii) Turn off gas container valve if safe to do so.
Fire Retardant Foams
Under the requirements of the Consumer
Protection Act 1987, the manufacturer has a
responsibility to ensure that their product is as
safe as possible. With this in mind all
motorhomes are equipped with either
Combustion Modified High Resilient (CMHR)
foam cushions or sprung mattresses. These foams
are very much safer from a fire point of view than
those previously used. In addition all upholstery is
made of fire retardant fabric.