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CSA standards ensure
mobile home comfort
On a request from the
Canadian 'Mobile Home and
Travel Trailer Association, CSA
Standards were devised covering
vehicular, structural, plumbing,
gas,oil and electrical components
and published as the Z240 series.
CSA engineering staff
examines and tests the units to
ensure conformity with con-
ditions set in the Standards and
puts the CSA certification mark
on those meeting or surpassing
the Z240 requirements.
It's a Total Effort by CSA to
make mobile living a safe and
comfortable experience free
from the worries and hazards of
substandard materials and
improper installation.
Structural
Since mobile homes are
generally for year round
habitation, factors relating to
structural integrity were sub-
mitted to particularly exhaustive
investigation. The structural
components must be able to
resist, without excessive
deflection, specified loads of
various natures. For example,
both the roof and floor assemblies
must be capable of withstanding
40 pounds per square foot and
stay within the deflection limit.
Other important factors are
calculating the flame -spread
ratings of interior panellings to
determine fire resistance and
measuring weather and con-
densation resistance which
specifically applies to colder
conditions.
The adequacy of the heating
systems was subjected to con-
siderable scrutiny to ensure
comfort in all climatic con-
ditions. Adequate quality control,
proper design, intensive load
testing and suitability of com-
ponents all work together to
make a durable and soundly
constructed mobile home.
Vehicular
An important consideration of
the total certification program is
the vehiclar requirements since
these have the greatest bearing
on safety during transit.
All CSA certified mobile homes
and recreational vehicles must
be provided with an effective
braking system. If the unit has a
tandem axle, each axle must be
fitted with brakes. Lamp and
reflectors, properly tested, are
attached in a special manner to
prevent accidents in poor
visibility.
Safety glass or its equivalent
must be used for all truck camper
trailers since they may be oc-
cupied during transit. Couplings,
tested and suitably identified, are
inspected to ensure adequate
mounting for safe towing.
Other significant safety
features are safety chains, an
automatic braking device and
tire spray protection ... all
contributing to security in road
travel.
Electrical
The CSA requirements for the
modern mobile home and
recreational vehicle have been
updated to more closely conform
to standard house wiring. The
electrical requirements assure
the double protection of ample
circuits and complete grounding
of the entire unit. Not only must
the installation comply with
recognized codes but the ap-
pliances used in every unit must
be individually CSA certified,
thus minimizing fire and shock
hazards.
Wiring to ceiling outlets must
be suitable for temperatures up
to 194 F. In mobile homes,
receptacles are located not more
than 12 feet apart to eliminate the
need for extension cords.
A dielectric strength test is
conducted on each recreational
vehicle and an insulation
resistance test on mobile homes.
These weed out any faults that
are present in the electrical
system.
Why CSA Standards?
Canadian Mobile Home and
Travel Trailer Association of-
ficials are convinced that CSA
methods come up with the right
answer to some pretty complex
problems. The CSA Z240 Stan-
dards series covering mobile
homes and recreational vehicles
is an outstanding example of how
the Canadian Standards
Association serves and protects
the Canadian public. Further
evidence can be found in the
other 1200 published standards
covering a diverse , field from
safety wearing apparel to
household appliances, timber,
welding apparel to household
appliances, timber, welding,
plumbing products and
automobile safety to name just a
few.
Standards and certification
programs are CSA's unique
contribution to building a better
and safer Canada for all
Canadians.
What do the seals mean?
- The three combinations of seals
assure the purchaser that the
manufacturer has met or sur-
passed CSA sTandards covering
electrical requirements, gas and
oil stipulations, plumbing ser-
vices, structural soundness for
mobile homes and vehicular
safety.
Always look for these seals of
excellence which are a
prospective buyer's guide to the
purchase of a quality product.
The Canadian Mobile Home and
Travel Trailer Association sums
up what they think of the seals.
"It's like earning your wings. We
wear them proudly!"
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TRAVEL TRAILER ASSOCIATION
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It's our pleasure to be
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WE WISH THEM ALL THE BEST
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Trucking and Bulldozing
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Homes Division
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