Installation Guide

DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE
BASICS OF ESCAPE PLAN
o Make a oor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each
room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder.
o Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of re.
o Determine a place outside your home where all of you can meet if a re occurs.
o Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your home
when they hear the sound.
o Identify children's bedrooms with red stickers placed in the upper left corner of the windows.
They are available from your local re department.
o Practice a re drill at least every six months. Practice allows you to test your plan before an
emergency. You may not be able to reach your children. It is important they know what to do!
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
o Leave immediately by your plan of escape. Every second counts, so don't waste time getting
dressed or picking up valuables.
o In leaving, don't open any inside door without rst feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke
seeping through cracks, don't open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If inside door
is cool, place your shoulder against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and
smoke rush in.
o Stay close to the oor if air is smoky. Breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible.
o Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
o Call the re department from your neighbor's home – not from yours!
o Don't return to your home until re ofcials say that it is all right to do so.
CAUTION (AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL)
Early warning re detection is best achieved by the installation of re detection equipment in all
rooms and areas of the household as follows. A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping
area (in the vicinity of, but outside of the bedrooms), and heat or smoke detectors in the living
rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and
storage rooms, basements and attached garages.
REPAIRS AND SERVICES
This smoke alarm contains less than 1 microcurie (37 kilobecquerel) of Americium 241, a radioactive
material. The distribution of these ionization-type smoke alarms is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission; the consumer is exempt from any licensing or requirements. If the
smoke alarm is defective in any way, do not tamper with the smoke alarm. Return the smoke alarm
for servicing. (See warranty for instructions or in-warranty returns.) There will be a service charge
for repairing out of warranty smoke alarms.
BACKUP BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Disconnect AC power before changing battery. Shock hazard exists if AC power is miswired.
The smoke alarm uses a 9 Volt battery. The battery should last for at least one year under normal
operating conditions. The smoke alarm has a low battery indicator, an audible beep or chirp. It
will operate at approx. 40 second intervals for a minimum of 7 days. When this indication occurs,
replace the battery with an Alkaline type (Energizer #522, Duracell #MN1604), or Lithium type
(Ultralife U9VL-J or Ultralife U9VL-J-P) from your local retailer.
LITHIUM Battery Models only - The LITHIUM battery is warranted to last for 10 years under
normal operating conditions. Replace the battery with only LITHIUM type: (ULTRALIFE: U9VL-J
or Ultralife U9VL-J-P).
OPTIONAL BATTERY DRAWER TAMPER LOCKING PIN: To make your battery drawer tamper
resistant, a locking pin has been provided (breakaway part on mounting bracket).
NOTE: If this feature has been activated, you will need to deactivate it by removing the battery
drawer tamper pin located at side of battery drawer. Refer to Page 5.
Pull the QUICK DRAW
(R)
battery drawer open and remove the battery. While observing polarity,
push the replacement battery into the battery drawer until it is held securely in place. Carefully
close the battery drawer and reinstall the tamper pin.
Test the smoke alarm by pushing the TEST button on the smoke alarm cover until the alarm
sounds, then release.
(UTHA) MAINTENANCE:
The smoke alarm is virtually maintenance free. However, under dusty conditions, a vacuum hose
may be used to clear the sensing chamber of dust.
Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month to remove dust, dirt, insects or debris. Always
turn off power to smoke alarm before cleaning. Using a soft brush or wand attachment to a vacuum
cleaner, vacuum all sides and cover of smoke alarm. Be sure all the vents are free of debris.
If the smoke alarm is false alarming and cannot be restored to normal operation, the smoke alarm
should be replaced.
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