User`s Manual - Brooks Equipment
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1. use an alternate escape route e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth preferably wet Take short shallow breaths e Keep doors and windows closed unless you need to escape through them e Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely e Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside Give your address then your name e Never go back inside a burning building for any reason Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer and on creating your own family escape plan IMPORTANT READ BEFORE INSTALLING SMOKE ALARM Read Where To Install Smoke Alarms and Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms before beginning This unit monitors the air and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber it alarms It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads This unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed maintained and located where smoke can reach it and where all residents can hear it as described in this manual This unit will not sense gas heat or flame It cannot prevent or extinguish fires A WARNING e This unit will not alert hearing impaired residents It is recommended that you install special units which use devices like flashing strobe lights to alert hearing impaired residents Do not connect this unit to any other alarm or auxiliary device It is a single station unit that cannot be linked to o2. 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In new construction a smoke alarm shall also be installed in each sleeping room Chapter 2 also reads as follows 2 2 2 1 In new construction where more than one smoke alarm is required by 2 2 1 alarms shall be so arranged that operation of any one alarm shall cause the operation of all alarms within the dwelling A 2 5 2 1 Smoke Detection Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms For this reason it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining room furnace room utility room and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or garages is not normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation California State Fire Marshall Early warning detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as
3. 2 turns 8 Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall so the large end of slot RPON slides over the mounting screw Line the screw head up with the letter P printed on the bracket in the narrow end of the keyhole slot You will notice the bracket may not fit over the second screw This is normal 9 Rotate the mounting bracket to the right until it fits around the second screw head Then move the bracket so the second screw lines up with the H printed on the bracket Figure 2 10 Tighten both screws all the way Activate the Power Cells A WARNING You must activate the power cells before attaching the smoke alarm to the bracket 1 Find the raised tab on the bottom of the alarm 2 Insert a large coin in the slot Turn clockwise to the right 1 2 turn until the tab comes out This activates the power cells If you have trouble activating the unit call Consumer Affairs at 1 800 323 1395 for assistance 3 You may hear a beep when you remove the activation tab This indicates the power cells have been activated correctly but you must still test the unit using the test button to make sure it is working properly 4 Test the smoke alarm Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit for 5 20 seconds or until the alarm sounds the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button During testing you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause
4. 3 beeps pause If the unit does not alarm during testing call Consumer Affairs for assistance Attach the Smoke Alarm to the Mounting Bracket 1 Line up the alignment tab on the unit with the alignment tab on the mounting bracket Push the unit toward the bracket and turn it clockwise until you feel it snap into place 2 Test the unit again Press the clear test button 5 20 seconds until the horn begins sounding During testing you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause WEEKLY TESTING A WARNING NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your home The built in test switch accurately tests the unit s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm be certain to use one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories Inc Safety Standards and use it only as directed Use of non UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may affect the smoke alanm s sensitivity It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly Using the test button is the recommended way to test this smoke alarm Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit for 5 20 seconds or until the alarm sounds the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button If it does not alarm make sure
5. reaching the sensing chamber e In insect infested areas Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms Less than 12 inches 305 mm away from fluorescent lights Electrical noise can interfere with the sen sor In dead air spaces see Avoiding Dead Air Spaces below FOR PEAKED CEILINGS i e Cathedral ceilings A frames FOR STANDARD FLAT CEILINGS n FOR SLOPED CEILINGS _ i e great rooms dormers condominiums Install first smoke alarm in this target area Do not install smoke alarm lower than 12 305mm from the wall ceiling line Best Location center of ceiling O Acceptable Location V Dead Air Spaces 4 or 102 mm Install first smoke alarm in this target area If required install additional smoke alarms along the slope If required install additional smoke alarms along the slope w wi Q i a a lt q W a e a o gt Dead air spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm To avoid dead air spaces follow the installation recommendations below On ceilings install smoke alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible If this is not possible install the smoke alarm at least 4 inches 102 mm from the wall or corner For wall mounting if allowed by building codes the top edge of smoke alarms should be placed between 4 inches 102 mm and 12 inches 305 mm from the wall ceiling line below typical
6. the unit is receiving power and test it again If it still does not alarm replace it immediately During testing you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause REGULAR MAINTENANCE This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly e Test it at least once a week e Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month gently vacuum off dust using your household vacuum s soft brush attachment Never use water cleaners or solvents since they may damage the unit e Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms See Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms When the power cells becomes weak the smoke alarm unit will chirp about once a minute the low power warning This low power warning should last for 30 days but you should replace the smoke alarm immediately to continue your protection To make sure you are truly hearing the low power warning and not the reminder for the silence feature wait at least 30 minutes before deactivating the unit TO DEACTIVATE THE SMOKE ALARM WARNING The power cells in this unit are not replaceable Once they reach the end of their service life or after 10 years whichever comes first you must install a new smoke alarm NOTE The low power warning sounds like the reminder chirp for the silence feature When you activate the silence feature the unit will c
7. 0 cece eect eee eee device smoke alarms can only work if they are properly located installed and maintained and if smoke reaches them Special Compliance Considerations 00 ccc eee They are not foolproof Limitations Of Smoke Alarms 0 000 cee eee eee L Smoke alarms cannot work without power Battery operated units cannot work if the batteries are missing Where To Install Smoke Alarms 2 20 0 eee eee 2 disconnected or dead if the wrong type of batteries are used or if the batteries are not installed correctly AC units Where Not To Install Smoke Alarms 1 00 s eect eee e eee eee eee cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason open fuse or circuit breaker failure along a power line or at a Protecting Your Family From Fire 0 000 cece eee eee 2 3 power station electrical fire that burns the electrical wires etc If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or What To Do In Case Of Fire 1 ce aD AC power install both types of units Important Read Before Installing This Smoke Alarm 2 0 00 e eee Smoke alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach them Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls on How To Install This Smoke Alarm 1 0 c eee e eee eee roofs or on the other side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the alarm That is why one Weekly Testing 1 0c cece OA unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping area especially if bedroom or sleeping a
8. User s Manual OTHER FEATURES OF SMOKE ALARMS BRK ELECTRONICS lonization Smoke Alarm With Ten Year Battery DC operated smoke alarms Provide protection even when electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh Non Replac eable Lithium Power Cells and correctly installed Units are easy to install and do not require professional installation Cat 4010YR AC powered smoke alarms Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They do not operate if electricity fails Units must be installed by a qualified electrician AC DC powered smoke alarms AC with battery back up Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They will operate if electricity fails provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed Units must be installed by a qualified electrician Smoke alarms for the hearing impaired Special purpose smoke alarms should be installed for the hearing impaired They include a visual alarm and an audible alarm hom and meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act These units can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm They do not operate if electricity fails Units must be installed by a qualified electrician BRK Electronics Model 100S is an AC powered unit that has an 85 decibel alarm and a 177 candela strobe light which flashes rapidly when the unit is in alarm All these units are designed to provide early warning of fires if located installed
9. acilities long term health care facilities This smoke alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this smoke alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations 4 Hotels and Motels Also boarding houses and dormitories This smoke alarm is suitable for use inside individual sleeping resident rooms provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this smoke alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations This user s manual contains important information about your smoke alarm s operation If you are installing this smoke alarm for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user THIS USER S MANUAL HAS BEEN RESIZED TO PRINT OUT ON 8 1 2 x 11 PAGES BLACK page numbers reference the original printed document LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS RED page numbers reference this web version Smoke alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide However like any warning Other Features Of Smoke Alarms 0 0
10. and cared for as described in the user s manual and if smoke reaches them If you are unsure which type of unit to install refer to Chapter 2 of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standard 72 National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Local building codes may also require specific units in new construction or in different areas of the home SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS This smoke alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in places housing many people like apartment buildings condominiums hotels motels dormitories hospitals long term health care facilities nursing homes day care facilities or group homes of any kind even if they were once single family homes It is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses industrial facilities commercial buildings and special purpose non e lonization smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting flaming fires which residential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems Depending on the building codes in your area D consume combustible materials rapidly and spread quickly Sources of these fires may this smoke alarm may be used to provide additional protection in these facilities include paper burning in a wastebasket or a grease fire in the kitchen The following information appl
11. dead air spaces On a peaked gabled or cathedral ceiling install the first smoke alarm within 3 feet 0 9 meters of the peak of the ceiling measured horizontally Additional smoke alarms may be required depending on the length angle etc of the ceiling s slope Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE Putting up smoke alarms is one step in protecting your family from fires You must also reduce the chance a fire will start in your home and have a plan for escaping safely if one does To have a good fire safety program you must Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in your family including small children 1 Draw a floor plan of your home and identify at least two exits from each room and one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door 2 Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from home and make sure everyone knows to wait there 3 Know where to go to call the Fire Department from outside the home 4 Make sure everyone including all children know what the alarm signal means and how to react to it Teach them they must be prepared to leave the home by themselves if needed 5 Hold fire drills every 6 months and practice how to escape safely Show children how to check if doors are hot before opening them Show them how to use an alternate exit if a door is hot and shouldn t be opened Teach them to stay close to the floor and craw
12. e to province Service Units under warranty and in need of repair should be returned shipping prepaid to BRK Brands Inc Attn Consumer Affairs 3920 Enterprise Court Aurora IL 60504 8132 This smoke alarm is designed to operate for 10 years and is backed by a 10 year limited warranty To date the actual alarm however has not been tested for 10 years The power cells in this alarm are not replaceable When they reach the end of their service life you must replace the entire alarm to continue your protection BRK Electronics is a registered trademark of BRK Brands Inc
13. ed immediately A CAUTION The silence feature does not disable the unit it makes it temporarily less sensitive to smoke For your safety if smoke around the unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situation the unit will stay in alarm or may re alarm quickly If you do not know the source of the smoke do not assume it is an unwanted alarm Not responding to a fire can result in property loss injury or death IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY IMPORTANT Smoke alarms may not operate properly because of dead power cells a build up of dirt dust or grease on the smoke alarm cover or installation in an improper location Clean the smoke alarm as described in Regular Maintenance then test the smoke alarm again If it fails to test properly when you use the test button or if the problem persists replace the smoke alarm immediately Problem You should Smoke alarm goes into alarm e Clean the smoke alarm See Regular Maintenance when no smoke is visible e Check the location of the smoke alarm See Where To Install Smoke Alarms You experience frequent unwanted alarms e Check the location of the smoke alarm like in response to cooking smoke See Where To Install Smoke Alarms Alarm horn won t silence when you push Do notignore the alarm The smoke present may be the Silence Button too dense indicating an emergency situation Smoke alarm chirps abou
14. follows A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity but outside bedrooms and heat or smoke alarms in the living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways finished attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages WHERE NOT TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS For best performance do not install the unit e Where combustion particles are produced Combustion particles form when something burns Areas to avoid include poorly ventilated kitchens garages and furnace rooms Keep units at least 20 feet 6 meters from the sources of combustion particles Stove furnace water heater space heater if possible Ventilate these areas as much as possible e In air streams near kitchens Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing chamber of a smoke alarm near the kitchen In very damp humid or steamy areas or directly near bathrooms with showers Keep units at least 10 feet 3 meters away from showers saunas dishwashers etc Where the temperatures are regularly below 40 F 4C or above 100 F 38 C including unheated buildings outdoor rooms porches or unfinished attics or basements In very dusty dirty or greasy areas Do not install a smoke alarm directly over the stove or range Clean a laundry room unit frequently to keep it free of dust or lint Near fresh air vents ceiling fans or in very drafty areas Drafts can blow smoke away from the unit preventing it from
15. hirp about once a minute for up to 15 minutes as a reminder To make sure you are truly hearing the low power warning and not the reminder for the silence feature wait at least 30 minutes before deactivating the unit After 10 years or after the low power waming sounds whichever comes first 1 Remove the label on the bottom of the unit and locate the flat round tab 2 Insert a flathead screwdriver in the slot and turn clockwise to the right until the tab comes out This will discharge the power cells and deactivate the unit 3 Once you deactivate this unit it will not detect smoke or alarm It cannot be reactivated You must install a new unit to continue your protection 4 Install a new smoke alarm immediately IF THIS SMOKE ALARM GOES INTO ALARM A WARNING e Ifthe unit alarms and you are not testing the unit it is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your immediate attention NEVER ignore any alarm Ignoring the alarm may result in injury or death If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke get everyone out of the house immediately Never remove the power cells from this smoke alarm to stop an unwanted alarm caused by cooking smoke etc Removing the power cells disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke and removes your protection Instead use the silence feature then open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit The alarm will reset a
16. ies to all four types of buildings listed below In new construction most building Photoelectric smoke alarms are generally more effective at detecting smoldering fires codes require the use of AC or AC DC powered smoke alarms only In existing construction AC AC DC or DC p which smolder for hours before bursting into flame Sources of these fires may include powered smoke alarms can be used as specified by local building codes Refer to NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code cigarettes burning in couches or bedding or NFPA 101 Life Safety Code local building codes or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection For maximum protection use both types of smoke alarms on each level of your home requirements in buildings not defined as households 1 Single Family Residence Single family home townhouse It is recommended smoke alams be installed on every Model level of the home in every bedroom and in each bedroom hallway M06 2043 005 8 99 4010YR 2 Multi Family or Mixed Occupant Residence Apartment building condominium This smoke alarm is suitable for use in individual apartments or condos provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like lobbies hallways or porches Using this smoke alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances regulations INSIDE THIS MANUAL 3 Institutions Hospitals day care f
17. ised Activation Tab Deactivation Tab located under label Alignment Tab On Alarm Tum to attach to bracket O o N DO U A WN ke Tum this way to remove from bracket To install this smoke alarm follow these steps This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling or on the wall if necessary Tools you will need Pencil e Drill with 3 16 5 mm drill bit e Standard Flathead screwdriver Hammer Install the mounting bracket 1 Locate the mounting bracket and find the two keyhole shaped slots marked RPON and FGHI 2 Place the bracket on the wall or ceiling where you want to mount the alarm 3 Hold the mounting bracket against the ceiling or wall and trace around the inside of the two keyhole slots labeled RPON and FGHI Fig 1 4 Make a mark inside each outline for the drill holes Line one mark up with the letter P in the slot labeled RPON and the other with the letter H in the slot marked FGHI This will help line your screws up correctly and make it easier to attach the mounting bracket Fig 2 5 Using a 3 16 inch 5 mm drill bit drill a hole through each pencil mark 6 Insert the plastic screw anchors in the plastic bag with screws into the holes Tap the screw anchors gently with a hammer if necessary until they are flush with the ceiling or wall 7 Tighten the screws provided into the screw anchors then loosen them
18. l if necessary Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home in every bedroom and in every sleeping area Keep alarms clean and test them weekly Replace smoke alarms immediately if they are not working properly Smoke alarms that do not work cannot alert you to a fire Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor and an additional one in the kitchen Have fire escape ladders or other reliable means of escape from an upper floor in case stairs are blocked Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations 1 Use smoking materials properly Never smoke in bed 2 Keep matches or lighters away from children 3 Store flammable materials in proper containers 4 Keep electrical appliances in good condition and don t overload electrical circuits 5 Keep stoves barbecue grills fireplaces and chimneys grease and debris free 6 Never leave anything cooking on the stove unattended 7 Keep portable heaters and open flames like candles away from flammable materials 8 Don t let rubbish accumulate WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE e Don t panic stay calm Follow your family escape plan Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced e Get out of the house as quickly as possible Don t stop to get dressed or collect anything e Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them to see if they are hot If a door is cool open it slowly Don t open a hot door
19. of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance Dealers service centers or retail stores selling this product do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty In new construction if your smoke alarms were installed by a contractor this warranty is valid for the homeowner at the time of installation from the date of original installation and is not transferable This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage current or battery use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK Brands Inc Further the warranty does not cover acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes BRK Brands Inc shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration for 10 years Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or provinc
20. rea doors are closed Regular Maintenance 0 00 c eee eh at night and in the hallway between them To Deactivate The Smoke Alarm 12 cece cece eee eee na Smoke alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the home For example a stand alone unit on the If This Smoke Alarm Goes Into Alarm 2 6 00 sees cece eet eee eee 4 second floor may not detect smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads This may not give you enough time to If This Smoke Alarm Is Not Working Properly 0000 cee eee eee eee et 4 5 escape Safely That is why recommended minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area and every 10 Year Limited Warranty 1 00 c cece ee A S bedroom on every level of your home Even with a unit on every floor stand alone units may not provide as much All Rights Reserved 1999 BRK Brands Inc BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 protection as interconnected units especially if the fire starts in a remote area Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected AC powered units with battery back up see Other Features of Smoke Alarms or professional fire detection systems so if one unit senses smoke all units alarm Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand alone units since all units alarm when one detects smoke Smoke alarms may not be heard Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds current standards e Consumer Affairs Monda
21. rm on every floor in every sleeping area and in every bedroom In new construction the smoke alarms must be AC powered and interconnected See Agency Placement Recommendations for details For additional coverage it is recommended that you install a smoke alarm in all rooms halls storage areas finished attics and basements where temperatures normally remain between 40F 4C and 100 38 C Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from reaching the smoke alarms KEY Oo e REQUIRED TO MEET BEDROOM NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS nat SEREGUN DINING ROOM L RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION LIVING ROOM O A SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE ENING ROOM FEATURES RECOMMENDED FOR SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT MOBILE HOME ADDITIONAL PROTECTION MULTI STORY RESIDENCE EXISTING HOMES KEY REQUIRED TO MEET NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS BEDROOM Haut BEDROOM RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION A SMOKE ALARMS WITH SILENCE eee i e y FINISHED BASEMENT z E w zZ o W z LIVING ROOM SINGLE STORY RESIDENCE APARTMENT MOBILE HOME FEATURES RECOMMENDED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION INTERCONNECTED AC OR AC DC SMOKE ALARMS MULTI STORY RESIDENCE More specifically install smoke alarms e On every level of your home including finished attics and basements e Inside every bedroom especially if people sleep with the door partly or completely closed e Inthe hall near every
22. sleeping area If your home has multiple sleeping areas install a unit in each If a hall is more than 40 feet long 12 meters install a unit at each end e Atthe top of the first to second floor stairway and at the bottom of the basement stairway IMPORTANT Specific requirements for smoke alarm installation vary from state to state and from region to region Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area If you install AC or AC DC units it is recommended they be interconnected for added protection INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES For minimum security install one smoke alarm as close to each sleeping area as possible For more security put one unit in each room Many older mobile homes especially those built before 1978 have little or no insulation If your mobile home is not well insulated or if you are unsure of the amount of insulation it is important to install units on inside walls only Smoke alarms should be installed where temperatures normally remain between 40F 4 and 100F 38 AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS IMPORTANT This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 9101 Additional local building and regulatory codes may apply in your area Always check compliance requirements before beginning any installation NFPA Standard 72 Section 2 2 1
23. t once a minute e Replace the unit Gee Regular Maintenance for longer than 30 minutes This is the low power cell warning Alarm horn no longer sounds e Replace the unit If the smoke alarm was properly during testing activated and had previously alarmed during testing the power cells are at the end of their service life See Regular Maintenance If the smoke alarm is still not operating properly and it is still under warranty send it shipping prepaid along with original purchase receipt or write down date purchased to BRK Brands Inc Attn Consumer Affairs 3920 Enterprise Court Aurora IL 60504 8132 Enclose a note in the package describing what is wrong with the unit A WARNING Do not try to fix the unit yourself this will void your warranty 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage BRK Brands Inc warrants its enclosed smoke alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ten years from the date of purchase During the first year after the date of purchase BRK Brands Inc will replace any defective smoke alarm without charge During the next nine years BRK Brands Inc will replace any defective smoke alarm at a charge to you not to exceed BRK Brands Inc s cost This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof
24. ther devices Connecting anything else to this unit may prevent it from working properly A CAUTION e Do not install this unit over an electrical junction box Air currents around junction boxes can prevent smoke from reaching the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from alarming Only AC powered units are intended for installation over junction boxes Do not stand too close to the unit when the alarm is sounding It is loud to wake you in an emergency Exposure to the hom at close range may harm your hearing When testing the unit step back when the horn starts sounding Do not paint over the unit Paint may clog the openings to the sensing chamber and prevent the unit from operating properly HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM A WARNING e This smoke alarm cannot detect smoke until you activate it You must activate the unit for it to receive power from the power cells Failure to activate the unit will prevent the alarm from providing any warning of smoke or fire e The power cells in this unit cannot be replaced once they reach the end of their service life you must install a new smoke alarm You must deactivate the unit before disposing of it The Parts of the Smoke Alarm Cover L Clear test button 2 Blue Push To Silence button The Parts Of the Smoke Alam Mounting bracket Keyhole Shaped Mounting Slot RPON Keyhole Shaped Mounting Slot FGHI Alignment Arrow On Mounting Bracket Ra
25. utomatically Responding To An Alarm During an alarm you will hear a loud repeating horn pattern 3 beeps pause 3 beeps pause If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke get everyone out of the house immediately Stay calm and follow your family escape plan Stay as low to the ground as possible and cover your mouth with a damp cloth Never open a door before testing it with the back of your hand to see if it is hot Call the Fire Department from outside and give them your address then name Read What To Do In Case Of Fire for more information If the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a fire cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace for example use the silence feature then open a nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit This will silence the alarm and once the smoke clears the unit will reset automatically Using The Silence Feature The silence feature on this unit can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several minutes To use this feature press the Push To Silence button on the cover Once you activate it you will hear a reminder chirp about once a minute for up to 15 minutes The chirping will stop once the unit returns to normal operation If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is present or if it stays in silence mode continuously chirps for longer than 30 minutes the unit should be replac
26. y Friday 7 30am 5pm Central Time 800 323 9005 it may not be heard if 1 the unit is located outside a closed or partially closed door 2 residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs 3 the alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo TV traffic air conditioner or other appliances 4 residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers Special purpose units like those with visual and audible alarms should be installed for hearing impaired residents Smoke alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes damage injury or death since smoke from some fires may not reach the unit immediately Examples of this include persons smoking in bed children playing with matches or fires caused by violent explosions resulting from escaping gas Smoke alarms are not foolproof Like any electronic device smoke alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection Smoke alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires They are not a substitute for property or life insurance Smoke alarms have a limited life The unit should be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly It is recommended you replace a smoke alarm after 10 years from date of manufacture See back of smoke alarm for manufacture date WHERE TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends one smoke ala
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