User guide

NOTE: Users 014 and 015 may be used for Duress and Guest Codes. See Sections 1.18 and 1.19.

NOTE: You cannot read back User PIN numbers. You should keep a separate list for future reference.

Removing a PIN

To remove a PIN enter a [Master Code] [#] [0], the User Number of the PIN to be canceled, and then [#] again.

User Number 001 can not be

canceled.

See Sections 1.18 and 1.19 for special uses for User Number 14 and 15 PINs.

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Having and Practicing an Escape Plan

A fire warning may be wasted unless the family has planned in advance for a rapid and safe exit from the building.

• Draw a floor plan of the entire house showing two exits from each bedroom and two from the house. Since stairwells and hallways may be

blocked during a fire, the plan should provide exits from bedroom windows. Make copies of the plan and practice it with all family members.

• Prearrange a meeting place outside and away from the residence. Once out of the building, all occupants should immediately go to the pre-

selected location to be accounted for.

• Provide a barricade between family members and fire, smoke, and toxic gases (e.g. close all bedroom doors before retiring).

• Children should be instructed on opening their bedroom windows and exiting safely from the building. If exiting is not possible, they should be

taught to stay at the open window and shout for help until it arrives.

• In the event of a fire alarm after retiring, wake the children by shouting to them from behind your closed door. Tell them to keep their bedroom

doors closed.

• If the top of your bedroom door is uncomfortably hot, do not open it. There is most likely fire, intolerable heat, or smoke on the other side.

Shout to all family members to keep their bedroom doors closed and to exit the building via alternate routes.

• If the top of the door is not uncomfortably hot, brace the bottom of the door with your foot, and the top with one hand, then open the door about

one inch. Be prepared to slam the door shut if there is any pressure against the door or if any hot air rushes in.

• If there is no evidence of excessive heat or pressure, leave the room and close the door behind you. Shout appropriate instructions to all

family members and immediately leave the building via the pre-planned routes. If heavy smoke is present, drop to your hands and knees, or

crawl to remain below the smoke level.

Installation Considerations

Proper location of detection devices is one of the most critical factors in a fire alarm system.

The following are some general considerations:

• Smoke detectors should not be installed in “dead air” spaces or close to ventilating or air conditioning outlets because smoke may be

circulated away from the detector. Locations near air inlets should be favored.

• Avoid areas subject to normal smoke concentrations such as kitchens, garages, or near fireplaces.