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1. than stand alone units since all units alarm when one detects smoke Smoke alarms may not be heard Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds current standards it may not be heard if 1 the unit is located outside a closed or partially closed door 2 residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs 3 the alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo TV traffic air conditioner or other appliances 4 residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers Special purpose units like those with visual and audible alarms should be installed for hearing impaired residents Smoke alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage injury or death since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately Examples of this include persons smoking in bed children playing with matches or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas Smoke alarms are not foolproof Like any electronic device smoke alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection Smoke alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires They are not a substitute for property or life insurance Smoke alarms have a limited life The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly It is recommended you replace a smoke alarm after 10 years from date of manufacture See back of smoke alarm for manufacture date WHERE TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS INST2. Reconnect the battery 4 Close the smoke alarm and vac uum the outside of the cover 5 Test the smoke alarm Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit e Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms See Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms e When the battery becomes weak the smoke alarm unit will chirp about once a minute the low battery warn ing This low battery warning should last for 30 days but you should replace the battery immediately to con tinue your protection Choosing a replacement battery A WARNING Use only the replacement batteries listed below The unit may not operate properly with other batteries Never use rechargeable batteries since they may not provide a constant charge Models SA90B and SASOC Only Your smoke alarm requires one standard 9V battery The following batteries are acceptable as replacements Eveready 216 Energizer 522 1222 Duracell MN1604 Gold Peak 1L604P 16045 Rayovac 1604 D1604 Models SA150B and SA150C Only Your smoke alarm requires two 9V batteries one to power the alarm and an alkaline battery to power the Escape Light The following batteries are acceptable as replacements to power the alarm Eveready Energizer 522 1222 Duracell MN1604 Rayovac 1604 D1604 The following batteries are acceptable as replacements to power the Escape Light Eveready Energizer 522 Duracell MN1604 All Models You may also use a
3. you are unsure which type of unit to install refer to Chapter 2 of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standard 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Local building codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS This smoke alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people like Remote Flashlight Test Smoke Alarm Remote Flashlight Test Smoke Alarm apartment buildings condominiums hotels motels dormitories hospitals long term health care facilities nursing homes Cat SAS0B SA90C With Escape Light Feature day care facilities or group homes of any kind even if they were once single family homes It is not a suitable substitute for Cat SA150B SA150C complete fire detection systems in warehouses industrial facilities commercial buildings and special purpose non residential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems Depending on the building codes in your area this smoke alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities e lonization smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting flaming fires which The following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below In new construction most building D consume com
4. ALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends one smoke alarm on every floor in every sleeping area and in every bedroom In new construction the smoke alarms must be AC powered and interconnected See Agency Placement Recommendations for details For additional coverage it is recommended that you install a smoke alarm in all rooms halls storage areas finished attics and basements where temperatures normally remain between 40F 4 C and 100F 38 C Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the smoke alarms SHES Poncron R con S LIVING ROOM A FINISHED BASEMENT i SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT MOBILE HOME MULTI STORY RESIDENCE KEY REQUIRED TO MEET O NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS DINING ROOM RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION A SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE FEATURES RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION KEY Han i RECOMMENDED FOR o L g LIVING ROOM FEATURES RECOMMENDED FOR REQUIRED TO MEET BEDROOM NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS ADDITIONAL PROTECTION ZX SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE pr nee ROOM ADDITIONAL PROTECTION X ae FINISHED BASEMENT SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT INTERCONNECTED AC OR MOBILE HOME AC DC SMOKE ALARMS MULTI STORY RESIDENCE NEW CONST More specifically install smoke alarms e Onevery level of your home including finished attics and basements e Inside every bedroom especiall
5. Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL for longer service life between battery changes All batteries listed here are available at many local retail stores IMPORTANT Most carbon zinc batteries have an average service life of 1 year most alkaline batteries have an average service life of 1 2 years most Lithium batteries have an average service life of 6 10 years Actual service life depends on the smoke alarm and the environment in which it is installed All the batteries specified above are acceptable replacement batteries for this unit Regardless of the manufacturer s suggested battery life you MUST replace the battery immediately once the unit starts chirping the low battery warning IF THIS SMOKE ALARM GOES INTO ALARM A WARNING e Ifthe unit alarms and you are not testing the unit it is warning you of a potentially dangerous sit uation that requires your immediate attention NEVER ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke get everyone out of the house immediately Never remove the batteries from a battery operated smoke alarm to stop an unwanted alarm caused by cooking smoke etc Removing the batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke and removes your protection Instead open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset automatically Responding To An Alarm During an ala
6. Models SA90B C Cover Models SA150B C 1 Open Here tab Open Here tab 2 Cover hinge Cover hinge 3 Test button remote flashlight test sensor Test button remote flashlight test sensor 4 Escape Light Parts of SA150B C Cover Open 1 Open Here tab 2 Test button flashlight Parts of SA90B C Cover Open 1 Open Here tab 2 Test button flashlight sensor sensor 3 Sensor chamber 3 Smoke alarm base 4 Smoke alarm base Mounting slots 5 Mounting slots Install ee 6 Install 9V battery here Light here 6 Install 9V battery here To install this smoke alarm follow these steps This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling or on the wall if necessary Tools you will need e Pencil e Drill with 3 16 6 mm drill bit e Standard Flathead screwdriver e Hammer IN 1 Hold base firmly and pull up on cover tab marked OPEN HERE This will open the hinged cover The cover 1l may unsnap from the base if it s opened too far This will not damage the unit the cover hinge snaps back into place easily 2 2 Hold the smoke alarm base against the ceiling or wall and make a mark at the center of each of the mounting slots with a pencil d 3 Put the unit where it won t get covered with dust when you drill the mounting holes 5 4 Using a 3 16 5 mm dril
7. OTHER FEATURES OF SMOKE ALARMS Battery DC operated smoke alarms Provide protection even when electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh irst ert and correctly installed Units are easy to install and do not require professional installation Use r s M a n ual AC powered smoke alarms Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They do not operate if electricity fails Units must be installed by a qualified electrician AC DC powered smoke alarms AC with battery back up Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They will operate if electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Units must be installed by a qualified electrician Smoke alarms for the hearing impaired Special purpose smoke alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm hom and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They do not operate if electricity fails Units must be installed by a qualified electrician First Alert smoke alarm model SA100B is an AC powered unit that has an 85 decibel alarm and a 177 candela strobe light which flashes rapidly when the unit is in alarm All these units are designed to provide early warning of fires if located installed and cared for as described in the user s manual and if smoke reaches them If
8. This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents It is recommended that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device It is a single station unit that cannot be linked to other devices Connecting anything else to this unit may prevent it from working properly A CAUTION e Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box Air currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding It is loud to wake you in an emergency Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing When testing the unit step back when the horn starts sounding Do not paint over the unit Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM A CAUTION e The battery was shipped backwards in the smoke alarm to keep it fresh The smoke alarm can not work until you remove the battery and reinstall it in the correct position Follow polarity mark ings in the battery compartment This smoke alarm has a battery guard which prevents it from closing unless a battery is installed This warns you the unit will not operate without a battery Cover
9. arm That is why one Weekly Testing 3 4 unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed pa ic UD cee A Oe oe ce ED gy 2 at night and in the hallway between them If This Smoke Alarm Goes Into Alarm 0000 cece ee cence eee e eee eee ee A S Smoke alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the home For example a stand alone unit on the If This Smoke Alarm Is Not Working Properly 00ccecueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee es A 5 second floor may not detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads This may not give you enough time to 10 Year Limited Warranty 4 5 escape Safely That is why recommended minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area and every i E E E a a YG pe ee tee bedroom on every level of your home Even with a unit on every floor stand alone units may not provide as much All Rights Reserved 1999 BRK Brands Inc protection as interconnected units especially if the fire starts in a remote area Some safety experts recommend BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 installing interconnected AC powered units with battery back up see Other Features Of Smoke Alarms or professional Consumer Affairs Monday Friday 7 30am 5pm Central Time 800 323 9005 e Internet www firstalert com fire detection systems so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm Interconnected units may provide earlier warning
10. bustible materials rapidly and spread quickly Sources of these fires may codes require the use of AC or AC DC powered smoke alams only In existing construction AC AC DC include paper burning in a wastebasket or a grease fire in the kitchen UL or DC powered smoke alams can be used as specified by local building codes Refer to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code or NFPA 101 Life Safety Code local building codes or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection which smolder for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include Model requirements in buildings not defined as households cigarettes burning in couches or bedding SA90B Single Family Residence Single family home townhouse It is recommended smoke alarms be installed on every For maximum protection use both types of smoke alarms on each level of your home SA150B level of the home in every bedroom or sleeping area and in every bedroom hallway Multi Family or Mixed Occupant Residence Apartment building condominium This type of unit is suitable for use M06 2009 005 8 99 in individual apartments or condos provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this type of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations INSIDE THIS MANUAL Institutions Hospitals day care faciliti
11. d or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation California State Fire Marshall Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity but outside bedrooms and heat or smoke alarms in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways finished attics fumace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages WHERE NOT TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS For best performance do not install the unit e Where combustion particles are produced Combustion particles form when something burns Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens garages and furnace rooms Keep units at least 20 feet 6 meters from the sources of combustion particles stove furnace water heater space heater if possible Ventilate these areas as much as possible e In air streams near kitchens Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing chamber of a smoke alarm near the kitchen e In very damp humid or steamy areas or directly near bathrooms with showers Keep units at least 10 feet 3 meters away from showers saunas dishwashers etc e Where the temperatures are regularly below 40 F 4 C or above 100 F 38 C including unheated buildings outdoor rooms porches or unfinished a
12. es long term health care facilities This type of unit is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this type of unit in common areas may not This user s manual contains important information about your smoke alarm s operation If you are installing provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations this smoke alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user Hotels and Motels Also boarding houses and dormitories This type of unit is suitable for use inside individual sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this type of unit in common areas may not provide sufficient p Photoelectric smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting smoldering fires THIS USER S MANUAL HAS BEEN RESIZED TO PRINT OUT ON 8 1 2 x 11 PAGES waring to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations BLACK page numbers reference the original printed document RED page numbers reference this web version LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS Smoke alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires wor
13. he ceiling as possible If this is not possible install the smoke alarm at least 4 inches 102 mm from the wall or corner For wall mounting if allowed by building codes the top edge of smoke alarms should be placed between 4 inches 102 mm and 12 inches 305 mm from the wall ceiling line below typical dead air spaces On a peaked gabled or cathedral ceiling install the first smoke alarm within 3 feet 0 9 m of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Additional smoke alarms may be required depending on the length angle etc of the ceiling s slope Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE Putting up smoke alarms is one step in protecting your family from fires You must also reduce the chance a fire will start in your home and have a plan for escaping safely if one does To have a good fire safety program you must Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in your family including small children 1 Draw a floor plan of your home and identify at least two exits from each room and one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door 2 Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from home and make sure everyone knows to wait there 3 Know where to go to call the Fire Department from outside the home 4 Make sure everyone including all children know what the alarm signal means and how to react to it Teach them they must be prepa
14. he test button to make sure the alam is working If it alarms try the Remote Flashlight Test method again making sure to wave the flashlight very rapidly across the test button This method works best on flat ceilings You may need to test wall mounted units or units on peaked or gabled ceilings manually Testing The Escape Light Feature SA150B C Only The Escape Light should always shine during testing If the horn sounds but the light does not shine install a fresh alkaline battery in the Alkaline Only battery slot make sure the bulb is not burned out and re test If the light still does not shine the unit should be replaced The low battery waming chirp only identifies that the battery powering the alam is getting weak Testing the smoke alarm is the only way to make sure the Escape Light is working properly REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working propery e Test it at least once a week e Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage before every trip and once a week while in use Failure to test units used in RVs as described may remove your protection e Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month gently vacuum off any dust using your household vacuum s soft brush attachment 1 Open the cover and disconnect the battery 2 GENTLY vacuum the inside of the cover and the sensor chamber 3
15. ire Protection Association s Standard 72 National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Additional local building and regulatory codes may apply in your area Always check compliance requirements before beginning any installation NFPA Standard 72 Section 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction a smoke alarm shall also be installed in each sleeping room Chapter 2 also reads as follows 2 2 2 1 In new construction where more than one smoke alarm is required by 2 2 1 alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one alarm shall cause the operation of all alarms within the dwelling A 2 5 2 1 Smoke Detection Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens attics finished or unfinishe
16. l bit drill a hole through each pencil 3 mark 5 Insert the plastic screw anchors in the plastic bag with screws into the holes Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer if necessary until they are flush with the ceiling or wall 6 Tighten the screws provided into the screw anchors then loosen them two turns 7 Fit the smoke alarm over the screw heads as shown Close cover 8 If the smoke alarm cover does not line up the way you want it rotate the base and re tighten the screws 9 Activate the battery With the cover open remove and reinstall the battery so the terminals on the battery match the terminals on the smoke alarm Match to and to l Push the battery in until it snaps in securely and cannot be shaken loose If the battery is not snapped in completely the unit cannot receive battery power The smoke alarm may beep briefly when you install the battery this is normal Models SA150B C have two batteries one powers the alarm the other powers the Escape Light You must reposition BOTH batteries The Escape Light requires an alkaline battery 10 Close the cover all the way 11 Test the smoke alarm See Weekly Testing During testing you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause WEEKLY TESTING A WARNING NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit You might accidentally damage or set fire to the
17. ldwide However like any warning Other Features Of Smoke Alarms 0ccceecccccccceuuuuunuunnnununnununnnaall device smoke alarms can only work if they are properly located installed and maintained and if smoke reaches them Special Compliance Considerations su s cee ce reece e eee eee eet eee eeeeal They are HObTOOINIOOF Limitations Of Smoke Alarms 1 6 00 cece eect cece e ee eeeeeee eee Smoke alarms cannot work without power Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing Where To Install Smoke Alarms ceccceecccccueueuuuuuuuununnnuunununnnaadd disconnected or dead if the wrong type of batteries are used or if the batteries are not installed correctly AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason open fuse or circuit breaker failure along a power line or at a rae a To nara amore Panne E a at ag a ay a gt Gree a power station electrical fire that burns the electrical wires etc If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or Girt fa es eG Ere CCT Cee Te ee eee ee ee eee ee ee AC power install both types of units Important Read Before Installing This Smoke Alarm 00000ceeee cence eeeeae eed Smoke alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach them Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls on How To Install This Smoke Alarm ccccccccuccccccuuuuuuunuuuuuunnnnnnnnneveaad roofs or on the other side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the al
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19. n of the smoke alarm See Where To Install Smoke Alarms You experience frequent unwanted alarms e Check the location of the smoke alarm like in response to cooking smoke See Where To Install Smoke Alarms Smoke alarm chirps intermittently e Check that the battery is installed correctly and is working properly See How to Install This Smoke Alarm and Weekly Testing e Check the location of the smoke alarm See Where To Install Smoke Alarms e Clean the smoke alarm See Regular Maintenance Smoke alarm chirps about once a minute e Replace the battery See Regular Maintenance Alarm horn doesn t sound during testing e Check that the battery is installed correctly and is working properly See How to Install This Smoke Alarm and Weekly Testing Alarm doesn t sound when trying the e Make sure your flashlight has a strong enough beam Remote Flashlight Test Feature This feature works best on flat ceilings If you have a peaked or gabled ceiling you may have to use the test button manually See Weekly Testing Models SA150B SA150C Only e Make sure both batteries are fresh and installed cor Escape Light does not light during testing rectly the alkaline battery must be installed in the slot marked Alkaline Only Make sure the bulb is working properly If you suspect the bulb is burned out call Consumer Affairs to purchase a
20. nd on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced e Get out of the house as quickly as possible Don t stop to get dressed or collect anything e Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them to see if they are hot If a door is cool open it slowly Don t open a hot door use an alternate escape route e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth preferably wet Take short shallow breaths e Keep doors and windows closed unless you need to escape through them e Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely e Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside Give your address then your name e Never go back inside a burning building for any reason Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer and on creating your own family escape plan IMPORTANT READ BEFORE INSTALLING SMOKE ALARM Read Where To Install Smoke Alarms and Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms before beginning This unit monitors the air and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber it alarms It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed maintained and located where smoke can reach it and where all residents can hear it as described in this manual This unit will not sense gas heat or flame It cannot prevent or extinguish fires A WARNING e
21. new one if the bulb is still under warranty it will be replaced free of charge If the smoke alarm is still not operating properly and it is still under warranty send it shipping prepaid to along with original purchase receipt or write down date purchased to BRK Brands Inc Attn Consumer Affairs 3920 Enterprise Court Aurora IL 60504 8132 Enclose a note in the package describing what is wrong with the unit A WARNING Do not try to fix the unit yourself this will void your warranty 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage BRK Brands Inc warrants its enclosed smoke alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ten years from the date of purchase During the first year after the date of purchase BRK Brands Inc will replace any defective smoke alarm without charge During the next nine years BRK Brands Inc will replace any defective smoke alarm at a charge to you not to exceed BRK Brands Inc s cost This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance Dealers service centers or retail stores selling this product do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty In new construction if your smoke alarms were installed by a c
22. ontractor this warranty is valid for the homeowner at the time of installation from the date of original installation and is not transferable This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage current or battery use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK Brands Inc Further the warranty does not cover acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tomadoes BRK Brands Inc shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration for 10 years Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province Service Units under warranty and in need of repair should be returned shipping prepaid to BRK Brands Inc Attn Consumer Affairs 3920 Enterprise Court Aurora IL 60504 8132 Warranty BRK Brands Inc makes no warranty express or implied written or oral inc
23. red to leave the home by themselves if needed 5 Hold fire drills every 6 months and practice how to escape safely Show children how to check if doors are hot before opening them Show them how to use an alternate exit if a door is hot and shouldn t be opened Teach them to stay close to the floor and crawl if necessary Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home in every bedroom and in every sleeping area Keep alarms clean and test them weekly Replace smoke alarms immediately if they are not working properly Smoke alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor and an additional one in the kitchen Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations 1 Use smoking materials properly Never smoke in bed 2 Keep matches or lighters away from children 3 Store flammable materials in proper containers 4 Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don t overload electrical circuits 5 Keep stoves barbecue grills fireplaces and chimneys grease and debris free 6 Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended 7 Keep portable heaters and open flames like candles away from flammable materials 8 Don t let rubbish accumulate WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE e Don t panic stay calm Follow your family escape plan Your safe escape may depe
24. rm you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke get everyone out of the house immediately Stay calm and follow your family escape plan Stay as low to the ground as possible and cover your mouth with a damp cloth Never open a door before testing to see if it is hot Call the Fire Department from outside and give them your address then name Read What To Do In Case Of Fire for more information If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace for example open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit This will silence the alarm and once the smoke clears the unit will reset automatically IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY IMPORTANT Smoke alarms may not operate properly because of dead missing or weak batteries a build up of dirt dust or grease on the smoke alarm cover or installation in an improper location Clean the smoke alarm as described in Regular Maintenance and install a fresh battery then test the smoke alarm again If it fails to test properly when you use the test button or if the problem persists replace the smoke alarm immediately Problem You should Smoke alarm goes into alarm e Clean the smoke alarm See Regular Maintenance when no smoke is visible e Check the locatio
25. ttics or basements e In very dusty dirty or greasy areas Do not install a smoke alarm directly over the stove or range Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it free of dust or lint e Near fresh air vents ceiling fans or in very drafty areas Drafts can blow smoke away from the unit preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber e In insect infested areas Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms e Less than 12 inches 305 mm away from fluorescent lights Electrical noise can interfere with the sensor e In dead air spaces see Avoiding Dead Air Spaces below FOR PEAKED CEILINGS i e Cathedral ceilings A frames FOR STANDARD FLAT CEILINGS FOR SLOPED CEILINGS _ i e great rooms dormers condominiums Install first smoke alarm in this target area Do not install smoke alarm lower than 12 305mm from the wall ceiling line Best Location center of ceiling O Acceptable Location V Dead Air Spaces 4 or 102 mm Install first smoke alarm in this target area If required install additional smoke alarms along the slope Ff required install additional smoke alarms along the slope 2 W S 2 a a lt q wi a e 2 o gt Dead air spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm To avoid dead air spaces follow the installation recommendations below On ceilings install smoke alarms as close to the center of t
26. unit or to your home The built in test switch accurately tests the unit s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories Inc Safety Standards and use it only as directed Use of non UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the smoke alanv s sensitivity It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly Using the test button or remote flashlight test feature are the only recommended ways to test this smoke alarm If it does not alarm during testing make sure the unit is receiving power Make sure the battery is fresh and installed correctly then test it again If it still does not alarm replace it immediately During testing you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause Using The Test Button Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit for 5 20 seconds or until the alarm sounds the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button Using The Remote Flashlight Test Feature The Remote Flashlight Test method works best on ceilings up to 15 feet high Wave a flashlight with a strong beam rapidly back and forth in a straight line across the test button at least 3 feet in each direction until the alarm sounds If this method does not work use t
27. y if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed e Inthe hall near every sleeping area If your home has multiple sleeping areas install a unit in each If a hall is more than 40 feet 12 meters long install a unit at each end e Atthe top of the first to second floor stairway and at the bottom of the basement stairway IMPORTANT Specific requirements for smoke alarm installation vary from state to state and from region to region Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area If you install AC or AC DC units it is recommended they be interconnected for added protection INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES AND RVS A WARNING Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage before every trip and once a week while in use Failure to test units used in RVs as described may remove your protection For minimum security install one smoke alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible For more security put one unit in each room Many older mobile homes especially those built before 1978 have little or no insulation If your mobile home is not well insulated or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation it is important to install units on inside walls only Smoke alarms should be installed where temperatures normally remain between 40F 4C and 100F 38 AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS IMPORTANT This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National F
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