Quick Start Guide

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• A Smoke Alarm may not wake a person who has taken drugs
or alcohol.
• Certain types of fires may be difficult to detect in time to
provide sufficient early warning. Examples include; fires
caused by smoking in bed, gas leaks, explosions, poor
storage of flammable rags and/or liquids, for example, fuels,
paint, paint thinner, etc., overloaded electrical circuits, or
children playing with matches.
• Current studies have shown that Smoke Alarms may not
awaken all sleeping individuals. It is the responsibility of
individuals in the household who are capable of assisting
others, to provide assistance to those who may not be
awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be
incapable of safely escaping the area unassisted.
Limitations of Heat Alarms
There are various situations where a Heat Alarm may not be
effective:
• Fires where the victim is directly exposed to flame for
example; clothes catching fire while cooking.
• Fires where the heat is prevented from reaching the Heat
Alarm due to a closed door or other obstruction.
• Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an
occupant’s egress is blocked even with properly located
Heat Alarms.
If your Alarm fails to work after you have read the sections on
“Installation”, “Testing and Maintenance”, then contact you installing
dealer.
5. Getting Your Alarm Serviced