Fire Safety In The Home; Household Fire Safety Audit - DSC 2550 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

TESTING
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS
Note: Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late
evening.
1. Inform the monitoring station that you are testing your system.
2. Disarm the system ("Ready" light should be ON).
3. Perform a battery/bell test by pressing [
will sound for about 2 seconds. If a trouble occurs after the test, press
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[ ][2] to view the trouble condition.
4. Activate each sensor in turn. For example, open a door or window.
Observe the zone light come ON as each sensor is activated. The zone
light will go OFF as each sensor is restored to normal (door or window is
closed).
5. Press the [F] key. The signal will sound in a pulsed mode. Arm then disarm
the panel to silence the signal. Repeat this test by pressing the [A] key and
the [P] key in turn. Remember, the [A] key does not ring the bell and the [P]
key may not be programmed for an audible signal.
6. If the fire zone is used, activation will cause the signal to sound in a pulsed
mode.
CAUTION: Do not use open flame or burning materials to test a smoke
detector. Contact your installer for information on safe methods to activate a
smoke detector.
7. Should your system fail to operate properly, call your installer for service.
8. When testing is complete, call and advise the monitoring station.

FIRE SAFETY IN THE HOME

Most fires occur in the home and to minimize this danger it is recommended that a
household fire safety audit be conducted and a family escape plan be developed.

HOUSEHOLD FIRE SAFETY AUDIT

1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed
cords, over-loaded lighting circuits, etc.
condition of your electrical appliances or household service, have a professional
evaluation.
2. Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed containers in a well ventilated
cool area? Cleaning with flammable liquids should be avoided.
3. Are fire hazardous materials (matches) well out of reach of children?
4. Are furnaces and wood burning appliances properly installed, clean and in
good working order? Have a professional evaluation.
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If you are uncertain about the
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