reduced. At the end of the hush period the Ionisation Smoke Alarms (Ei141/161RC) and the Heat Alarms (Ei144/164RC) will give two short beeps.
On interconnected Alarms, pressing the Test/Hush Button on the one sensing smoke (i.e. the one with the red light flashing every second) will silence all alarms. Pressing the Hush Button on any other Alarm will not cancel the alarm.
2.The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the silenced period. If additional silenced time is required, simply push the Test/Hush Button again.
8. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using household protective devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including those listed below:
•Please read all instructions.
•Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home knows what to do in case the alarm sounds. Further information can be obtained from the Home Office Publication or from your local fire prevention officer.
•To maintain sensitivity to smoke, do not paint or cover the Smoke Alarm in any manner; do not permit any accumulation of cobwebs, dust or grease.
•If unit has been damaged in any way or does not function properly, do not attempt a repair. Return the Alarm - see “GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED” section on page 10.
•This appliance is only intended for premises having a residential type environment.
•Smoke / Heat Alarms are not a substitute for insurance. The supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer.
•The chamber inside the Ionisation (Ei141/161RC) Smoke Alarms contains a small amount of radioactive material (33kBq of Amercium 241). Do not tamper with the chamber. You may safely install and clean the Smoke Alarm following this leaflet’s instructions.
•Do not dispose of your Alarm in a fire.
9. PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE
Use the Smoke / Heat Alarm Test Buttons to familiarise your family with the Alarm sound and to practice fire drills regularly with all family members. Draw up a floor plan that will show each member at least 2 escape routes from each room in the house.
Children tend to hide when they don’t know what to do. Teach children how to escape, open windows, and use roll up fire ladders and stools without adult help. Make sure they know what to do if the alarm goes off - see overleaf.
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