User's Manual

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WARNING! Limitations of Heat alarms
Wireless Heat alarms have been proven to be both effective and reliable, but
they may not be effective under all conditions. No alarm design can offer total
protection of life and property. A Heat alarm is not a substitute for an adequate
homeowner’s property insurance or life insurance policy.
WARNING - This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations of family
living units. It is not designed to measure compliance with Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards.
Heat alarms will not work without a source of power. The alarm will not operate
and the alarm will not sound if the battery has died or the alarm has been
deactivated.
CAUTION - This alarm will only indicate the presence of Heat at the sensor. Heat
may be present in other areas.
Radio communication between alarm units may fail to take place if significant
changes to the home have occurred since installation and testing. Moving
large objects such as a refrigerator or metal cabinet could impede alarm radio
performance.
Alarm warning signals may not be heard. A deep sleeper, hearing-impaired
person, young child or someone impaired by drugs or alcohol may not awaken
in response to an alarm activation. This can occur even when an alarm is located
inside the individual’s bedroom. Be sure emergency exit drills are practiced that
take this possibility into account.
Heat alarms may not always activate and provide early enough warning. A Heat
alarm will only activate when it is maintained in working order and sufficient
amounts of Heat reaches the unit.
Heat ALARMS CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL NEVER SUFFER ANY ILLNESS
OR INJURY FROM EXPOSURE TO Heat .
Indiviuals with medical problems may consider using warning devices which
provide audible and visual signals for Heat concentrations under 30ppm.
This device is designed to protect individuals from the acute effects of Heat
exposure. It will not fully safeguard individuals with specific medical conditions.
If in doubt consult a medical practitioner.
WARNING - The installation of Heat alarms should not be used as a substitute for
proper installation, use, and maintenance of fuel-burning appliances, including
appropriate ventilation and exhaust systems.
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