Good Safety Habits - Kidde P4010ACLEDSCA User Manual

13. Good Safety Habits

WARNING: Reinstall the Strobe/Smoke Alarm as soon as
possible to assure continuous protection.
Develop and practice a plan of escape!
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Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home
and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use the
fire extinguisher prior to an emergency.
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Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least
two (2) escape routes from each room. Second-storey windows
may need an escape ladder.
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Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing
everyone what to do in case of fire.
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Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a
fire occurs.
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Familiarize everyone with the sound and visual signals of a smoke,
a carbon monoxide and/or strobe alarm and train them to leave
your home when they hear or see it.
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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.
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Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all
sleeping individuals, 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 awakened by the alarm
sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the
area unassisted.