BRK electronic EL53W-2 user manual Escape Ladder on Windowsills That are, Dimension a

		USER’S MANUAL
			TO WORK PROPERLY IN A FIRE EMERGENCY, THIS LADDER MUST:
			Be Stored Where It Is Easy To Reach Quickly...
				Do not store the ladder on another floor of your home. If you have more than one third-floor room requiring an
NYLON/STEEL 3-STORY				alternate means of escape, put a fire ladder in each room. Store the ladder where it can be immediately
				accessed--near the window, under a bed, or in the front part of a closet.
FIRE ESCAPE LADDER				Make sure nothing blocks you from reaching the ladder. In a fire you have limited time to react and take action.
MODEL EL53W-2				Store the ladder in its original box to keep it from becoming tangled.
			Be Used On A Suitable Window...
				This ladder is intended for use in windows that are structurally safe for the intended load.
This nylon/steel Fire Escape Ladder is easy to use,				The ladder must be used from the correct height, and there should be no obstructions along the ladder path to
and provides a reliable means of escape through a
				the ground.
third floor window during a home fire.
				This ladder is intended only for third-floor windows no higher than 26 feet (7.9 meters) from the ground.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS				The windowsill must be no narrower than 6 inches (15 cm) and no wider than 13 inches (33 cm).
				The windowsill must be in good condition (no rotted wood, loose boards, etc.).
•	For use in three-story homes			The window must open easily and completely. Storm windows, screens or other types of multi-track windows
•	Strong nylon construction			can make it difficult to use this ladder in an emergency.
				The window should not be blocked by furniture or security devices like grilles or bars.
•	Fully assembled, ready to use
				For details on choosing a suitable window, see the “Choosing A Window” section of this manual.
•	Slip-resistant epoxy coated rungs		Be Properly Secured To The Windowsill Before You Start Climbing Down...
•	Large hooks secure easily to windowsills			To properly support your weight and provide the needed stability while you climb down, the ladder must be
•	Steel rung stabilizers on all rungs			properly attached to the windowsill. Make sure the sill hooks rest securely on the windowsill.
				Make sure the folding crosspiece between the sill hooks is straight, and the straps do not tangle as you lower
•	Ladder complies with the ASTM Standard F 2175-02
				the ladder out of the window.
•	375 lb. (170 kg) Ladder load rating		Choosing A Window

• Ladder is 24 feet (7.3 meters) in length.

		This escape ladder is not intended for use from	2. The window should be at least 20 inches (51 cm)
			wide and 32 inches (81 cm) high to give you
		third floor windows directly above first or second
			enough clearance to exit safely.
		floor windows. The rung stabilizers could break a
•	Read instructions for use immediately upon purchase.	first or second floor window and cause injury.	The windowsill width should be between a
•	Close doors before opening any windows to prevent fire from being drawn into the room.		minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) and a maximum
			of 13 inches (33 cm). Measure windowsill from
•	Keep body close to ladder.		outside to inside. DO NOT USE THIS FIRE
•	Unless absolutely necessary, do not carry a child when using this ladder.		ESCAPE LADDER ON WINDOWSILLS THAT ARE
		Do not use from a	TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL FOR THE HOOKS.
•	Do not carry pets or miscellaneous objects when using this ladder.
		third floor window
•	Instruct family members to use this portable escape ladder only when the primary escape path	directly above a first or
	(that is, the main exit) is blocked or unsafe to use.	second floor window.		DIMENSION A:
•	This portable escape ladder is not a toy or recreational device. Instruct children that the ladder
			A	The windowsill width
	is to be used only in an emergency.			should be between
•	For use only in windows that are structurally safe for the intended load.			a minimum of 6'' (15
•	Not recommended for use with storm windows or other windows that do not open to the			cm) and a maximum
				of 13'' (33 cm).
	recommended minimum dimensions [20 inches (51 cm) wide and 32 inches (81 cm) high].

• Do not use above a 3 story height.

• Do not attempt to deploy the ladder from windows that are obstructed by furniture, radiators, air conditioning units, or security devices such as grilles or bars (without inside release mechanisms).

• Do not attempt to deploy the ladder into flames.

•	Check for outside obstructions such as electric lines, telephone wires, or fences.		You must test fit this ladder on your chosen		3. DO NOT USE ON A DAMAGED OR WEAK
					WINDOWSILL. Check windowsill for weak, rotted
•	Do not attempt to use the ladder if the windowsill does not meet the size range specified.		escape window before storing it. In a fire emer-
					or loose wood, or damage. Consult a contractor
	The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) and a maximum of		gency you will not have time to determine		or replace windowsill BEFORE attempting to hook
	13 inches (33 cm).		whether or not a particular window is suitable,		the fire escape ladder to a damaged windowsill.
•	Always plan and practice drills to ensure that occupants are familiar enough for proper use.		and using the ladder on an unsuitable window		This ladder is intended for use in windows that
			could result in injury or death.
					are structurally safe for the intended load.
•	This ladder is intended to supplement (not replace) the more important fire protection principles		1. The ladder should be used ONLY from third floor
					4. For safest use, there should be a clear path from
	of fire drills, emergency evacuation plans, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, etc.		windows no more than 26 feet (7.9 meters) from
					the window all the way to the ground. BEFORE
•	This ladder should be periodically inspected for damage, loosening of any items, or significant		the ground.
					STORING THE LADDER FOR AN EMERGENCY:
	deterioration of the materials of construction.				From outside of your home, check below the
•	This ladder is designed for use by one person at a time.				window for any obstructions. Check for trees,
					bushes, plants, windows, house fixtures, or any
•	Store the ladder in a convenient location near the exit window; for example, under a bed, in a			Use ONLY from third floor	other objects in the direct path below the chosen
	closet, etc.				window.
				windows no more than 26 feet
					5. Make sure the window you choose opens easily
				(7.9 meters) from the ground.
					and completely. In an emergency, every minute
					counts.
© 2008 BRK Brands Europe Ltd
A Jarden Corporation company (NYSE: JAH)
Unit 6, Carter Court, Davy Way, Waterwells Business Park
Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 2DE United Kingdom
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Securing the Ladder After Use	How to Use in a Fire Emergency	What Fire Escape Ladders Cannot Do		Limited Warranty
1. Lay the box on the floor with the lid folded open.		•	This fire escape ladder is NOT a means of	BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert®
2. Stretch the ladder out on the floor, with the rung	This fire escape ladder is not a toy or recreational		protection against fire. It will not warn or alert	brand products warrants that for a period of six years
	device. Use it only in a fire emergency.		you to a fire or of any other type of emergency.	from the date of purchase, this product will be free
standoffs facing down and the plastic wrap as
			It is intended to be used as an alternate escape	from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at
shown in the diagram. Place the rungs as close as
			means in a fire emergency only.	its option, will repair or replace this product or any
possible next to each other for the first 11 rungs.
	It is strongly recommended that children and elderly	•	This fire escape ladder is NOT intended to be	component of the product found to be defective
	adults be assisted by an adult if at all possible when			during the warranty period. Replacement will be
			the main exit for escape in an emergency.
	using this ladder in a fire emergency.			made with a new or remanufactured product or
			Instruct family members to use the fire escape
				component. If the product is no longer available,
			ladder as a last resort, ONLY when their main
				replacement may be made with a similar product of
			exit is blocked, not accessible, or unsafe to use.
	THIS LADDER IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ONE			equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
		•	This fire escape ladder is NOT a toy or recre-
	PERSON AT A TIME.			This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser
	1. Before you open the window, close the door		ational device. It is intended to be used as a	from the date of initial retail purchase and is not
			supplemental emergency escape device ONLY.
				transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of
	leading out of the room to prevent the fire from		Instruct children not to use this fire escape
				purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
	being drawn into the room.		ladder for any reason, except in an emergency.
				BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling
	2. Remove the ladder from the box and unfold sill
		•	DO NOT carry any pets or other objects when	BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify
	hooks so the folding crosspiece is straight and		using the ladder.	or any way change the terms and conditions of this
	positioned towards you.	•	Unless absolutely necessary, do not carry a	warranty.
				This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or
			child when using this ladder.
		•	This portable fire escape ladder does not meet	damage resulting from any of the following: negligent
				use or misuse of the product, use contrary to the
3. Stack a second layer of rungs 12 thru 22 on top			your local codes as a primary means of exit	operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alter-
			from multi-family dwellings. It is not intended to
of the bottom layer.				ation by anyone other than BRK or an authorized
			replace fire escapes in multi-family residences,
				service center. Further, the warranty does not cover
			institutions, or rental properties. This ladder is	Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and
			intended for use as a means of escape from	tornadoes.
			residential buildings, and may supplement the
				BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or conse-
			primary means of exit required by codes and
			other local regulations.	quential damages caused by the breach of any
		•	This fire escape ladder is NOT intended for use	express or implied warranty. Except to the extent
				prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty
			from rooms above a third-floor level. DO NOT	of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
			use from rooms above a third-floor height.	is limited in duration to the duration of the above
			The ladder is 24 feet (7.3 meters) long and is	warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do
			NOT intended for escape from rooms with	not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
			windowsills higher than 26 feet (7.9 meters)	consequential damages or limitations on how long
			from the ground.	an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
		•	This fire escape ladder is NOT intended to be	exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives
				you specific legal rights, and you may also have
			hooked onto gutters, siding, or any other interior
4. Use the plastic strap (attached to the bottom			or exterior fixture. It is ONLY intended to be	other rights that vary from state to state or province
rung) to wrap and secure both layers of rungs.	3. Place the sill hooks firmly over the windowsill		hooked to windowsills.	to province.
This will minimize the chance of the ladder	and pull the release strap to deploy the ladder.
becoming tangled when you remove it from the				www.firstalert.eu
box in an emergency.

5. Insert the rungs
wrapped with the
plastic wrap into the
box. Place the folded
sill hooks on top of	4. Exit carefully through the
the rungs between	window and place your
the standoffs, as	feet on the first rung.
shown in the diagram.	Hold onto the window
	frame until your weight
6. Store the escape	is evenly distributed on
	the ladder. Climb down,
ladder in an accessible
	keeping your body close
location. Be sure
	to the ladder.
nothing blocks your
access to the ladder.

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