What To Do When The Alarm Sounds!
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!
Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice mes- sage warning system will inform you of the type of situa- tion occurring. Refer to the Features section on page 4 for a detailed description of each alarm pattern.
When the smoke alarm sounds:
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. This unit con- tains nuisance alarm protection, which will reduce the impact of cooking particles. However, large quantities of combustible particles from spills or broiling could still cause the unit to alarm. Careful location of the unit away from the kitchen area will give the maximum nuisance alarm pro- tection. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if located too close to the cooking area. Large quanti- ties of combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside (non- recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen.
If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discov- ered follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with these items, and review with all family members!
•Alert small children in the home. Children sleep very sound and may not be awakened by the sound of the smoke alarms.
•Leave immediately using one of your planned escape routes (see page 25). Every second counts, don’t stop to get dressed or pick up valuables.
•Before opening inside doors look for smoke seeping in around the edges, and feel with the back of your hand If the door is hot use your second exit. If you feel it’s safe, open the door very slowly and be prepared to close immediately if smoke and heat rush in.
•If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, crawl low under the smoke where the air is clearer.
