Linear DXT-72 Test System Standard for Alarm Location, Fire Prevention and Escape

TEST SYSTEM	STANDARD FOR ALARM LOCATION
	The DXT-72 should be installed in accordance with National	A-2.5.2.1	Smoke Detection - Are	More Smoke	Alarms
PRESS AND HOLD	Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72, which reads	Desirable?	The required number of	smoke alarms	might
	as follows:	not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas
ALARM TEST
BUTTON FOR ONE	2-1.1.1Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate	separated by a door from the areas protected by the required
MINUTE		smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the
	sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each
	additional story of the family living unit including basements and	householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for
	excluding crawl spaces and unfi nished attics. In new construction, a	those areas for increased protection.The additional areas include
	smoke alarm shall be installed in each sleeping room.	the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility
	2-1.1.2For family living units with one or more split levels (i.e.,	room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms.
	adjacent levels with less than one full story separation between	The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens, attics (fi nished or
	levels), a smoke alarm required by 2-1.1.1 shall suffi ce for an	unfi nished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these
	adjacent lower level, including basements. (Exception: Where there	locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in
20 SECONDS AFTER	is an intervening door between one level and the adjacent lower	improper operation.
	level, a smoke alarm shall be installed on the lower level.)
SOUNDER STARTS		Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless
TRANSMITTER WILL	✔ Ceiling mounted smoke alarms should be located in the
		the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for the
SEND SIGNAL
	center of the room or hall, or not less than 4 inches from	purpose.
	any wall. When the alarm is mounted on a wall, the top of
	the alarm should be 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling.

✔Do not install smoke alarms where normal ambient temperatures are above 100°F (37.8°C), or below 40°F

VERIFY THAT	(4°C). Also, do not locate alarm in front of air conditioners,
RECEIVER	heating registers, or other locations where normal air
ACTIVATES	circulation will keep smoke from entering the detector.

FIRE PREVENTION AND ESCAPE

The purpose of an early warning smoke alarm is to detect the

IN CASE OF FIRE. Leave immediately. Don’t stop to pack or

BE PREPARED. Perform fi re drills regularly. Use them to assure

presence of fi re in its early stages, and sound an alarm giving

search for valuables. In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay

recognition of an alarm signal. For your protection, simulate

the occupants more time to exit the premise before the smoke

low - crawl if necessary. The clearest air is usually at the fl oor.

different circumstances (smoke in hall, in living room, etc.). Then

reaches a dangerous concentration level.

If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the door and

have everyone react to the situation.

Fires start even with the best of housekeeping and fi re prevention

door knob to see if undue heat is present. If they seem relatively

Draw a fl oor plan and show two exits from each room. Frequently

procedures. Fire is an unexpected event. Early warning detection

cool, brace your foot against the bottom of the door with your

a knotted rope or ladder from a window will serve this purpose.

alerts occupants in time to act.

hip against the door and one hand against the top edge. Open it

It is important that children be instructed carefully, because they

KNOW FIRE HAZARDS. No

detection device can protect

slightly. If a rush of hot air is felt, slam the door quickly and latch

tend to hide in times of crisis.

it. Unvented fi re tends to build up considerable pressure. Be sure

life in all situations. Therefore, safeguards should be taken to

It is imperative that one meeting place outside the home be

all the household realizes and understands this danger.

avoid such potentially dangerous situations as: smoking in bed,

established. You should insist that everyone meet there during

leaving children home alone, cleaning with fl ammable liquids

Use your neighbor’s phone or a street fi re alarm box. The job

an alarm. This will eliminate the tragedy of someone re-entering

such as gasoline.

of extinguishing the fire should be left to the professionals. Too

the house for a missing member who is actually safe.

The best fi re protection is minimizing fi re hazards through proper

many unforeseen things can occur when inexperienced people

If you have children and/or invalids residing in your household,

try to extinguish a fire.

storage of materials and general good housekeeping techniques.

you can help your fi re department. Most fi re departments have

A cluttered basement, attic, or other storage area is an open

window decals available for use in children’s or invalid’s bedrooms.

invitation to fi re.

Properly used, these decals will quickly identify sleeping quarters

Careless use of combustible materials and electrical appliances,

of these individuals and show the fi re department where to look

fi rst for members of your household.

or overloading of electrical outlets are other prime causes in

starting fi res.

✔ Additional

information

on Household

Fire Warning

It is most important that explosive and/or fast burning materials

is available

at nominal

cost from: The

National Fire

Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA

be eliminated from the home, if at all possible.

02269. Request Standard No. NFPA 72.

Even after proper precautions have been taken, fi res can start.

Be prepared.

EXAMPLE ALARM LOCATIONS

LINEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This Linear product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for

twelve (12) months. The Warranty Expiration Date is labeled on the product. This

warranty extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from Linear or

through Linear’s normal distribution channels. Linear does not warrant this product

BED

BED

to consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer as to the nature

ROOM

HALL

ROOM

of the dealer’s warranty, if any. There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of

DINING

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

LIVING

Linear LLC for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with use

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or performance of this product or other indirect damages with respect to loss

SMOKE

RECREATION ROOM

of property, revenue, or profit, or cost of removal, installation, or reinstallation.

ALARM

All implied warranties, including implied warranties for merchantability and implied

LIVING

BEDROOM

BASEMENT

Indicates required smoke alarm

warranties for fi tness, are valid only until Warranty Expiration Date as labeled on the

ROOM

Indicates optional smoke alarm

product. This Linear LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or

if door is not provided between

implied.

A smoke alarm should be

All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization

Living and Recreation Rooms

located between the sleeping area

Number (RPA#). Contact Linear Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA#

and the rest of the family living unit.

and other important details

								IMPORTANT!!!
							Linear radio controls provide a reliable communications link and fi ll an important need
	DINING		KITCHEN	BEDROOM			in portable wireless signaling. However, there are some limitations which must be
							observed.
TV
							✶	For U.S. installations only: The radios are required to comply with FCC Rules
ROOM		SMOKE
								and Regulations as Part 15 devices. As such, they have limited transmitter
		ALARMS
			LIVING	BEDROOM	BED	BED		power and therefore limited range.
			ROOM				✶	A receiver cannot respond to more than one transmitted signal at a time
					ROOM	ROOM
		In family living units with more				HALL		and may be blocked by radio signals that occur on or near their operating
								frequencies, regardless of code settings.
					LIVING	DINING
BEDROOM		than one sleeping area, a smoke			ROOM	ROOM	✶ Changes or modifi cations to the device may void FCC compliance.
		alarm should be provided to
						BASEMENT	✶	Infrequently used radio links should be tested regularly to protect against
		protect each.
								undetected interference or fault.
					A smoke alarm should be		✶ A general knowledge of radio and its vagaries should be gained prior to acting
								as a wholesale distributor or dealer, and these facts should be communicated
					located on each story.			to the ultimate users.
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