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IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern:
beep, beep, beep....
• If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of
a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate atten-
tion. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in injury
or death.
• Never disconnect the mains (AC) power to quiet an unwanted
alarm. Disconnecting the power disables the Alarm so it cannot
sense smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead, open a
window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The Alarm will reset
automatically.
• If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the power
connector from the unit when the power is on may result in electrical
shock, serious injury or death.
When an interconnected system of mains (AC) powered units is in alarm, the
alarm indicator light on the unit(s) that initiated the alarm will blink rapidly. It
will remain OFF on any remaining units.
If the unit alarms, get everyone out of the dwelling immediately.
If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire—
cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open a nearby
window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit (Use the Silence
Feature to silence the Alarm). This will silence the alarm, and once the smoke
clears the unit will reset itself automatically.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
•
Don't panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
•
Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don't stop to
get dressed or collect anything.
•
Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don't open a hot door. Keep doors
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
•
Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
Take short, shallow breaths.
•
Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
•
Call the Fire Brigade as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
•
Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
•
Contact your Fire Brigade for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms" for
details.
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to 15
minutes.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it temporarily
less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around the unit is
dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation, the unit will
stay in alarm or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not know the source of
the smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted alarm. Not responding to an
alarm can result in property loss, injury, or death.
To silence Smoke Alarms in an interconnected series:
1. To silence multiple alarms in an interconnected series, you must press the
Test/Silence button on the unit(s) that triggered the alarm.
2. Once you activate the Silence feature, the Red LED will flash approximately
once every 10 seconds.
3. Pressing the Test/Silence button when in silence will restart the silence
timer.
The Silence Feature on these units can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm
for up to 15 minutes. To use this feature, press the Test/Silence button on the
cover. If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present, or if it
stays in silence mode continuously, it should be replaced immediately.
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak
batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm cover, or
installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as described in
"Regular Maintenance," and install a fresh battery, then test the Smoke Alarm
again. If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or if the problem
persists, replace the Smoke Alarm immediately.
•
If you hear a "chirp" approximately once a minute, replace the battery
(Model 7010BE only).
•
If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those caused
by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.
•
If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
relocating the Smoke Alarm. The Alarm may be dirty or dusty.
•
If the alarm does not sound during testing, make sure it is receiving
mains (AC) power from the household current.
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing a mains (AC) or
AC/DC Smoke Alarm. First, turn off the mains (AC) power at the circuit
breaker or fuse box. Next, remove the battery from Smoke Alarms with
battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button for 5-10 seconds
to discharge the branch circuit.
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under
guarantee, please see "How to Obtain Guarantee Service" in the Limited
Guarantee.
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR
SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
The building code requires one Smoke Alarm on every floor, and recommends
one in every living area, and in every bedroom or sleeping area. In new
construction, the Smoke Alarms must be mains (AC) powered. See "British
Standards (BSI) Recommendations" for details. For additional coverage, it is
recommended that you also install a Smoke Alarm in halls, storage areas, and
finished attics. Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke
from reaching the Smoke Alarms or minimize the sound level produced from
ensuring the occupants from hearing the alarm signal.
More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:
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Where temperatures normally remain between 4˚C (40˚F) and 38˚C (100˚F).
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On every level of your home, including finished attics.
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Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with doors closed.
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In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleeping
areas, install a unit in each.
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If a hall is over 7.5 metres (25 feet) long, install an alarm at each end.
•
At the top of the first-to-second floor and subsequent floor stairways, and
at the bottom of the ground floor stairway.
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation may vary from region to
region. Check with your local Fire Brigade and Building Control for current
requirements in your area.
BEDROOM
HALL
LIVING ROOM
MULTI-STORY RESIDENCE
KEY:
REQUIRED TO
RECOMMENDED
MEET BSI
FOR ADDITIONAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
PROTECTION
BRITISH STANDARDS (BSI) RECOMMENDATIONS
BS 5839 Part 6 (Code of practice for the design and installation of fire
detection and alarm systems in dwellings)
Smoke Alarms shall be installed in all circulation spaces (normally hallways
and staircases) that form part of escape routes, one on every level, and in all
rooms and areas that present a high fire risk. Additionally, Smoke Alarms
should also be installed between the sleeping area(s) and the most likely
sources of fire (living room and kitchen).
If there are long hallways, corridors, or protected rooms or areas over 7.5
metres (25 feet) from the nearest unit, the installation of additional Smoke
Alarms may be necessary. Areas containing stored combustibles or sources of
ignition may also warrant the installation of additional Smoke Alarms.
The installation of Smoke Alarms in kitchens, toilets, bathrooms or shower
rooms is not recommended, as these locations occasionally experience
conditions that can result in improper operation.
In new construction, Alarms shall be mains (AC) powered. Increased
protection may also require that mains (AC) powered Alarms employ an
integral standby supply (AC/DC) and so arranged that operation of any one
Alarm shall cause the operation of all Alarms within the dwelling.
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BEDROOM
DINING ROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE, FLAT,
MOBILE HOME
HEAT ALARMS
INTERCONNECTED
RECOMMENDED
SMOKE ALARMS
FOR ADDITIONAL
RECOMMENDED FOR
PROTECTION
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
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