Good Safety Habits - Kidde P3010CUCA User Manual

12. Cleaning Your Alarm
• Move the Smoke/CO Alarm and place in another location prior
to performing any of the following:
• Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture
• Painting
• Wall papering
• Using adhesives
Storing the unit in a plastic bag during any of the above projects will
protect the sensors from damage. When household cleaning supplies or
similar contaminates are used, the area must be well ventilated.
WARNING: Reinstall the Smoke/CO Alarm as soon as possible
to assure continuous protection.

13. Good Safety Habits

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 of the smoke and CO alarm
and train them to leave your home when they hear 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.