Fire And Carbon Monoxide Protection; Important Concepts; National Fire Alarm And Signaling Code; Emergency Action Plan - 2gig Technologies EDGE User Manual

FIRE AND CARBON MONOXIDE PROTECTION

During setup, a professional installer typically configures a variety of wireless to provide the dwelling with continuous,
24-hour-a-day, heat, smoke, and gas protection . Most systems are installed with both Wireless Smoke/Heat/Freeze
Alarms and Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detectors .

Important Concepts

To help you get the most out of your fire, heat, and gas protection system, it is useful to understand these concepts.

National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND OTHER COUNTRIES REQUIRED TO MEET THIS STANDARD: THIS
EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 of ANSI/NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269) .
IMPORTANT: This system ships with an approved 24-hour backup battery installed and is compliant with UL 985:
Household Fire Warning System Units .
IMPORTANT: Specific requirements for Heat and Smoke Alarms vary from state to state and from region to region.
A professional installer must always verify current requirements for your area with the local Fire Department .
NOTE: Instructions describing the proper installation, operation, testing, maintenance, evacuation planning, and
repair service are provided in the printed Installation Instructions included with all 2GIG Wireless Smoke/Heat/
Freeze Alarms and Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detectors .

Emergency Action Plan

Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape with all members of your household in the event of fire. The National Fire
Protection Association recommends the following steps:
1 . Mount your detector or your interior or exterior alarm sounders where they can be heard by all occupants .
2 . Determine two means of escape from each room . One path of escape should lead to the door that permits normal
exit from the building . The other should be an alternate escape, such as a window, should the path to the escape
door be impassable . Station an escape ladder at such windows if there is a long drop to the ground .
3 . Sketch a floor plan of the building. Show windows, doors, stairs, and rooftops that can be used to escape. Indicate
escape routes for each room . Keep these routes free from obstructions and post copies of the escape routes in
every room .
4 . Ensure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep, preventing deadly smoke from entering while you
escape .
5 . Touch the door before opening it . If the door is hot, check your alternate escape route . If the door is cool, open it
cautiously . Be prepared to slam the door shut if smoke or heat rushes in .
6 . When smoke is present, crawl on the ground . Do not walk upright, since smoke rises and may overcome you . Air is
typically clearest near the floor.
7 . Escape quickly, but don't panic .
8 . Establish a place outdoors, away from your house, where everyone can meet and then take steps to contact the
authorities and account for those missing . Ensure that nobody returns to the premises .

In the Event of a Fire Alarm

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors may be installed to protect the occupants of the dwelling from the harmful,
and possibly deadly effects of smoke, heat, and fire-related dangers. The system's fire and emergency protection features
are always protecting the premises .
NOTE: A professional installer must ensure that all Smoke/Heat Alarms are installed in compliance with all
national, regional, and local laws, statutes, and guidelines .
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