Smoke Alarm Safety Checklist

PIN THIS UP CLOSE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM IN AN

EASY-TO-READ LOCATION AND REVIEW OFTEN

Before installing, using and maintaining your smoke alarm read the entire Owner’s Manual and Warranty, and keep it in a convenient location for reference.

1.Test your smoke alarm every week. To test the electronics, firmly depress the button. To test that smoke reaches the sensor, blow smoke in a careful fire-safe manner into your smoke alarm.

2.Your smoke alarm will not work without power. Never shut off its power or remove the battery to quiet the alarm.

FOR BATTERY-POWERED UNITS: When your smoke alarm beeps about once a minute, the battery is weak. Immediately install a new battery correctly. Be sure to use only batteries specified in Owner’s Manual or on unit. Test unit after installing a new battery.

3.Clean and vacuum the openings on your smoke alarm once a month.

4.Do not open the smoke alarm or try to repair it. For replacement information see the WARRANTY in the Owner’s Manual.

5.Verify you have the proper number of smoke alarms in your home and the correct location for each one. A smoke alarm will not respond well

in an incorrect location.

6.If your smoke alarm has one or more of these special features, please note:

•FALSE ALARM CONTROL (Model C): Pushing test/hush button reduces sensitivity for up to 15 minutes, minimizing nuisance alarms.

•FLASHING LIGHT (Model E): Pushing test button turns flashing safety light on. Very thick smoke may obscure light.

7.Smoke alarms have technical limitations and may not respond in all situations. FIRE PREVENTION is your best safeguard.

8.For a replacement Owner’s Manual or Safety Checklist, please indicate your unit model, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and send to:

Invensys Controls Americas

191 E. North Avenue

Carol Stream, IL 60188 USA

For product service information please see WARRANTY in Owner’s Manual.

OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR FAMILY AND HOME SAFER FROM FIRES

Installing, testing and taking care of smoke alarms is just one step in helping to protect your family and home from fires. You must also reduce the chance that fire will start in your home and increase your chances of escaping if one does start. For your safety, at a minimum, you should do the following to have a more effective fire safety program.

A.FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND PREVENT HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS

•Use smoking materials properly—never smoke in bed or when sleepy or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

•Keep matches and other fire starters away from children.

•Store flammable materials in proper containers and never store or use them near open flames or sparks.

•Keep electrical appliances and cords in good working condition, and do not overload electrical circuits.

•Keep stoves, fireplaces, chimneys and barbecue grills clean and make sure they are properly installed away from combustible materials.

•Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible materials.

•Do not allow rubbish to accumulate.

B.DEVELOP A FAMILY ESCAPE PLAN AND PRACTICE IT REGULARLY WITH YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY ESPECIALLY SMALL CHILDREN

•Draw a floor plan of your home and find TWO ways to exit from each room. There should be a way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door.

•Teach children what the smoke alarm signal means, and that they must be ready to leave the home or residence by themselves if necessary. Show them how to check to see if doors are hot before opening them, how to stay close to the floor and crawl, and how to use the alternate exit if a door is hot and should not be opened.

•Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from your house and make sure all your children understand they should go and wait for you there if there is a fire.

•Hold fire drills every six (6) months to make sure everyone, even small children, know what to do to escape safely.

•Know where to go to call the fire department from outside your residence.

•Provide emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, and teach your family how and when to use this equipment.

C.WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A FIRE IN YOUR HOME

After you have prepared family escape plans and practiced them with your family, you have increased their chances of escaping safely. Review the following rules with your children when you have fire drills so everyone will remember them in a real smoke or fire emergency.

•Don’t panic; stay calm. Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced.

•Get out of the house following your planned escape route as quickly as possible. Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed.

•Open doors carefully only after feeling to see if they are hot. Do not open a door if it is hot; use an alternate escape route.

•Stay close to the floor; smoke and hot gases rise toward the ceiling.

•Keep doors and windows closed unless you open them to escape and reclose them as you leave.

•Meet at your prearranged meeting place after leaving the house.

•Call the fire department as soon as possible from outside your house. Give the address and your name.

•Never re-enter a burning or smoke-filled building.

Contact your local fire department for more information on making your home safer from fires and about preparing your family’s escape plans.

B, E and PB, C specifications

Firex is a well-known brand in the area of fire safety, and its product line includes fire extinguishers classified as B, C, E, and PB types. These extinguishers are designed to combat specific classes of fires, and understanding their features, technologies, and characteristics is vital for effective fire safety management.

Fire extinguishers classified as B are intended for use on flammable liquids such as oils, gasoline, and other solvents. They typically utilize foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide (CO2) agents to smother the flames, creating a barrier between the fuel and the oxygen. The foam works to create a blanket over the burning liquid, while dry chemicals interrupt the chemical reaction. This makes B-class extinguishers essential in environments like workshops, garages, and kitchens where flammable liquids are commonly present.

C-class extinguishers are specifically designed for electrical fires. As these fires involve energized electrical equipment, using water or other conductive agents can pose a severe risk of electrocution. C-class extinguishers typically contain non-conductive agents, such as CO2 or dry chemical agents, which can put out the fire without conducting electricity. They are crucial for protecting technology-heavy environments like data centers, server rooms, and industrial applications.

E-class extinguishers are intended for use on fires ignited by combustible metals, such as magnesium, sodium, and potassium. These fires behave differently from typical fires and require specialized extinguishing agents like dry powder that can effectively smother the flames. E-class extinguishers are often found in chemical plants and metal manufacturing facilities, offering vital protection for highly reactive materials.

PB extinguishers, or portable extinguishers, encompass a variety of designs that ensure ease of access and usability. These extinguishers are lightweight and compact, making them ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The key features of PB extinguishers include ergonomic handles for easy operation, simple instructions for use, and portable sizes that allow for quick deployment during emergencies.

Overall, Firex B, C, E, and PB extinguishers play critical roles in fire safety. Their specialized designs cater to specific fire types, ensuring that appropriate measures can be taken swiftly when needed. Understanding these different classes allows individuals and organizations to make informed decisions about fire safety equipment, empowering them to protect lives and property effectively. Investing in the right type of Firex extinguisher enhances readiness against potential fire hazards wherever they may occur.