Good Safety Habits (Cut Off Section); What To Do When The Alarm Sounds (Cut Off Section); Develop And Practice A Plan Of Escape - Kidde 1SF23/9HI Owner's Manual

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Good Safety Habits

Develop and practice a plan of escape:

• Install and maintain Fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the
kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an
emergency.
• Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individ-
uals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are
capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awak-
ened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating
the area unassisted.
• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape
routes from each room. Second storey windows may need a rope or chain lad-
der.
• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to
do in case of a fire.
• Determine a place outside your home where you can meet if a fire occurs.
• Familiarise everyone with the sound of the alarm and train them to leave your
home when they hear it.
• Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at night.
Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. They must
wake up in order to execute the escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to
test your plan before an emergency. You may not be able to reach your children.
It is important they know what to do.
What to do when the Alarm Sounds
• Alert small children in the home.
• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don't waste
time getting dressed or picking up valuables.
• In leaving, don't open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or
you see smoke seeping through cracks, don't open that door!
Instead use your alternative exit.
• If the inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder against it, open it slightly
and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
• Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky.
Breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.
• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is
there.
• Call the fire brigade on 999 from your neighbour's home or a call box – not from
yours.
• Don't return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.
• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect
against fire. For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children home alone.
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline
Installation Date:
Alarm Model(s):
Installer/Landlord:
Tel:
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Kidde Safety Europe,
Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, SL3 0HB, UK.
www.kiddefyrnetics.co.uk
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