User manual

Important safety notes and warnings
l Assure the best possible coverage of your entire living space with smoke alarm devices: One smoke
alarm device is only able to early detect smoke particles in a certain area!
l Install the smoke alarm device in a fairly accessible place (cleaning/tests)!
l The housing of the smoke alarm device may neither be coated, nor painted, nor may something be
stuck on it! In any case, the openings of the housing must always remain free and open!
l Keep your smoke alarm devices clean and vacuum clean the openings once a month.
l Every smoke alarm device should be checked once a month.
l If a smoke alarm device emits a beep approx. every 35 seconds, the battery capacity is low. Exchange
the battery immediately and perform a function test afterwards.
l Present the smoke alarm device to all residents such that the alarm signal is well know and can be
reliably distinguished from other buzzers or (door) bells installed in the house.
l Replace the smoke alarm device at the very latest after 10 years.
Preventing fire
l Keep matches and lighters in a safe place that cannot be reached by children!
l Never leave a burning candle unattended!
l Do not smoke in your bed  especially not if you are very tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs!
l Make sure that your electrical devices/systems/cables are always in a perfect technical condition.
Immediately exchange, for instance, damaged cables/defective plugs!
l Do not overload electric circuits (e.g. by connecting different devices to multiple sockets and putting
them simultaneously into operation).
l Store highly flammable materials only in containers as specified by law.
l Take care that open fireplaces, chimneys, and grills are always clean and that combustible material
is kept at a safe distance!
Creating an escape plan
l Draw up a ground plan of your house and, if possible, specify two escape routes.
l Explain the meaning of the smoke alarm device above all to children and needy persons and tell them
that in case of an emergency, they have to leave the house/flat as fast as possible and, if necessary,
on their own.
l Regularly discuss and practice the proper behavior in case of fire (see below) and perform a fire drill
every six months.
l Specify a meeting point at a safe distance from the house. It is essential that all residents keep to this
meeting point!
l Specify a location outside of the house from where you are able to rapidly call the fire brigade!
l Keep always a functioning fire extinguisher readily available and show its proper handling to all residents
living in the house!
Behavior in case of fire
l Dont panic!
l If necessary, alert the other residents as well.
l Leave the house as fast as possible! Do not waste time by dressing yourself or by taking valuables
with you.
l Open the doors very carefully (they could be hot!). If the doors are already hot, choose another escape
route if possible.
l Hold a cloth (a humid cloth if possible) in front of your mouth and nose.
l Stay as close as possible to the floor and, if necessary, crawl on all fours (smoke and toxic gases tend
to go upward!).
l Call the fire brigade as soon as possible!
l Never return into a burning or smoke-filled house! Proceed immediately to the agreed meeting point!