REMOTE FLASHLIGHT TEST SMOKE ALARM
USER’S MANUAL
SMOKE AND FIRE* ALARM
REMOTE FLASHLIGHT TEST SMOKE ALARM WITH ESCAPE LIGHT® FEATURE
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations: 1) Use smoking materi- als properly. Never smoke in bed. 2) Keep matches or lighters away from chil- dren; 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 grease- and
Keep alarms clean, and test them weekly. Replace 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.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
IMPORTANT! Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and
“Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit monitors the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads. This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed, maintained and located where smoke can reach it, and where all residents can hear it, as described in this manual. This unit will not sense gas, heat, or flame. It cannot prevent
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE.
This user’s manual contains important information about your Smoke Alarm’s operation. If you are installing this Smoke Alarm for use by others, you must leave this
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fire Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Before You Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How To Install This Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Weekly Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 If This Smoke Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 What To Do In Case Of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 If You Suspect A Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recommended Locations For Smoke
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BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL
*All First Alert® Smoke Alarms conform to regulatory requirements, including UL217 and are designed to detect particles of combustion.
Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires.
Ionization technology is generally more sensitive than photoelectric technology at detecting small particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by flaming fires, which consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly. Sources of these fires may
include paper burning in a wastebasket, or a grease fire in the kitchen.
Photoelectric technology is generally more sensitive than ionization tech- nology at detecting large particles, which tend to be produced in greater amounts by smoldering fires, which may smolder for hours before bursting into flame. Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.
For maximum protection, use both types of Smoke Alarms on each level of your home.
or extinguish fires.
Understand The Different Type of Smoke Alarms
Battery powered or electrical? Different Smoke Alarms provide different types of protection. See “About Smoke Alarms” for details.
Know Where To Install Your Smoke Alarms
Fire Safety Professionals recommend at least one Smoke Alarm on every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every bedroom hallway or sepa- rate sleeping area. See “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms” and “Locations To Avoid For Smoke Alarms” for details.
Know What Smoke Alarms Can and Can’t Do
A Smoke Alarm can help alert you to fire, giving you precious time to escape. It can only sound an alarm once smoke reaches the sensor. See “Limitations of Smoke Alarms” for details.
Check Your Local Building Codes
This Smoke Alarm is designed to be used in a typical
•This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents. It is rec- ommended that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert the hearing impaired.
•Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device. It is a
•Unit will not operate without battery power. The Smoke Alarm cannot work until you install the battery in the correct position (Match “+” to “+” and
•This Smoke Alarm has a battery guard which prevents it from closing unless a battery is installed. This warns you the unit will not operate without a battery.
•Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box. Air cur- rents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming. Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes.
•Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sound- ing. It is loud to wake you in an emergency. Exposure to the horn at close range may harm your hearing.
•Do not paint over the unit. Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly.
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