Protecting Your Family from Fire

Putting up Smoke Alarms is just one step in protect- ing your family from fires. You must also reduce the chance a fire will start in your dwelling, and have a plan for escaping safely if one does. To have a good fire safety program, you must:

Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in your family, including small children.

1)Draw a floor plan of your residence and identify at least two exits from each room and one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door;

2)Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from residence, and make sure everyone knows to wait there; 3) Know where to go to call the Fire Department from outside the residence; 4) Make sure everyone—including all children—know what the alarm signal means and how to react to it. Teach them they must be prepared to leave the residence by themselves if needed; 5) Hold fire drills every 6 months and practice how to escape safely. Show children how to check if doors are hot before opening them. Show them how to use an alternate exit if a door is hot and shouldn’t be opened. Teach them to stay close to the floor and crawl if necessary.

Install at least one Smoke Alarm on every level of your dwelling and/or dwelling unit, in every bedroom, and in every sleeping area. Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace smoke alarms immediately if they are not working properly. Smoke alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire.

Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked.

Follow safety rules, and prevent hazardous situations:

1)Use smoking materials properly. Never smoke in bed.

2)Keep matches or lighters away from children.

3)Store flammable materials in proper containers.

4)Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don’t overload electrical circuits.

5)Keep stoves, barbecue grills, fireplaces and chimneys free from grease and debris.

6)Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended.

7)Keep portable heaters and open flames, like candles, away from flammable materials.

8)Don’t allow rubbish to accumulate.

4120 AC, 4120SB specifications

The BRK Electronics 4120SB and 4120AC are advanced smoke alarms designed to enhance safety in residential and commercial settings. These alarm models integrate innovative technologies and features that provide reliable performance and peace of mind to users.

The 4120SB model is a battery-operated smoke alarm, making it ideal for applications where hardwired alarms may not be feasible. Utilizing a photoelectric sensor, it is designed to detect smoldering fires, which often produce dense smoke without high flames. This increases the likelihood of early detection, allowing occupants crucial time to evacuate safely. On the other hand, the 4120AC is a hardwired option that connects directly to the building’s electrical system, ensuring uninterrupted power supply while incorporating a battery backup. This guarantees continuous operation, even during power outages.

Both models are equipped with a loud 85-decibel alarm, ensuring that residents are alerted promptly in case of smoke detection. The devices also feature a test/silence button, allowing users to easily test the functionality of the alarm or silence it in the event of a false alarm caused by cooking fumes.

Safety is further enhanced by the incorporation of a Tamper-resistant feature that prevents unauthorized removal of the alarm from its mounted location. The alarm also includes a LED indicator that provides a visual cue of the unit’s operational status. When the unit is powered on and functioning correctly, the green LED will blink periodically. In contrast, a continuous red LED indicates an active alarm condition.

Both the 4120SB and 4120AC are designed for user-friendly installation. The units come with clear instructions and mounting hardware, allowing homeowners and professionals to easily install them in their desired locations. The compact design ensures that they can fit seamlessly into a variety of interiors.

Overall, the BRK Electronics 4120SB and 4120AC represent robust solutions for smoke detection. Their integration of advanced photoelectric technology, user-friendly features, and essential safety mechanisms make them essential components of any fire safety strategy, ensuring that homes and businesses are better protected against the threat of fire. Investing in these smoke alarms not only meets safety regulations but also fosters a proactive approach to fire safety that can save lives.