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LIMITED GUARANTEE
BRK Brands Europe Ltd., ("the Company"), guarantees its enclosed
Smoke Alarm – but not the battery – to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ten
years from the date of purchase. BRK Brands Europe Ltd. makes no
other express guarantee for this Smoke Alarm. No agent, representative,
dealer or employee of the Company has the authority to increase or
alter the obligations or limitations of the Guarantee. The Company's
obligation of this Guarantee shall be limited to the repair or replacement
of any part of the alarm which is found to be defective in materials or
workmanship under normal use and service during the ten year period
commencing with date of purchase. The Company shall not be obligat-
ed to repair or replace alarms which are found to be in need of repair
because of damage, unreasonable use, modifications or alterations
occurring after the date of purchase.
How to Obtain Guarantee Service
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
In order to obtain guarantee service, please telephone the Customer
Service Dept. on 01275 845024 to arrange return.
Battery: BRK Brands Europe Ltd. make no guarantee, express or
implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose with respect to battery.
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR
SMOKE ALARMS
Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
The building code requires one Smoke Alarm on every floor, and recom-
mends 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 addi-
tional 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.
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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.
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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 hall-
ways 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.
LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS
For best performance, it is recommended you AVOID installing
Smoke Alarms in these areas:
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Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles
form when something burns. Areas to avoid include kitchens,
garages, and boiler rooms. Keep units at least 3 metres (10 feet)
from the sources of combustion particles (cooker, boiler, space
heater) 6 metres (20 feet) if possible. Ventilate these areas as much
as possible. Note: If you must install Smoke Alarms closer than
6 metres (20 feet) from a source of combustion particles, keep
the area well ventilated, and the Smoke Alarms clean.
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In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke
into the sensing chamber of a Smoke Alarm near the kitchen.
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In very damp, humid or steamy areas keep units at least 3 metres
(10 feet) away from bathrooms, toilets, showers, dishwashers, etc.
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Where the temperatures are regularly below 4˚C (40˚F) or above 38˚C
(100˚F), including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, or porches.
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In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm
directly over the cooker. Keep laundry room Smoke Alarms free of
dust or lint.
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Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can
blow smoke away from the unit, preventing it from reaching the
sensing chamber.
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In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing
chamber and cause unwanted alarms.
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Less than 300 mm (12 inches) away from light fittings. Electrical
"noise" can interfere with the sensor; i.e. fluorescent lights, etc.
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Where the bottom edge of wall mounted Smoke Alarms is placed
below the level of any door opening.
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In rooms which are being decorated, painted or artexed.
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In "dead air" spaces. "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from
reaching the Smoke Alarm.
Avoiding Dead Air Spaces
"Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke Alarm.
To avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations
below.
On ceilings, install Smoke Alarms as close to the centre of the ceiling
as possible. If this is not possible, install the Smoke Alarm at least
300 mm (12 inches) from the wall or corner.
For wall mounting (if allowed by building regulations), the top edge of
Smoke Alarms should be placed between 150 and 300 mm (6 and 12
inches) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical "dead air" spaces.
On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first Smoke
Alarm within 0.9 metres (3 feet) of the peak of the ceiling, measuring
horizontally. Additional Smoke Alarms may be required depending on
the length, angle, etc. of the ceiling's slope. Refer to BS 5839 Part 6,
5588 Part 1 and local building regulations for details on requirements for
sloped or peaked ceilings.
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