What To Do When The Alarm Sounds Smoke Alarm Procedure - Kidde KN-COSM-B-RF User Manual

What to do When the Alarm Sounds
Smoke Alarm Procedure
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!
Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your
Kidde 2-in-1 Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm. The voice
message warning system will inform you of the type of situation
occurring. Refer to the Product Features and Specifications
section of this user guide for a detailed description of each alarm
pattern.
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette
smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is
blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking
may set off the alarm if it is located too close to the cooking
area. Large quantities of combustion particles are generated
from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which
vents to the outside (nonrecirculating type) will also help remove
these combustion particles from the kitchen.
If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered,
follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with these steps
and review with all family members!
• 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.
• When leaving, don't open any inside door without first feeling its
surface. If it is hot, or if you see smoke seeping through cracks,
don't open that door! Instead, use an alternate 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 department from a neighbor's home. Not from yours!
• Don't return to your home until fire officials say that it is all
right to do so.
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