USER`S MANUAL
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1. E Ke 4 Place the folded sill hooks on top of the rungs AAT _ between the standoffs as shown in the diagram tl L 4 _ 4 Exit carefully through the EYY window and place your 4 S m ee feet on the first rung Hold onto the window i frame until your weight is I evenly distributed on the Lt 5 Store the escape ladder in an accessible laddar Climb down HIA location Be sure nothing blocks your access CEP IE YOU ROG C OS ieee to the ladder to the ladder 7 WW 4 ay I 4 IMPORTANT TO WORK PROPERLY IN A FIRE EMERGENCY THIS LADDER MUST Be Stored Where It Is Easy To Reach Quickly Do not store the ladder on another floor of your home If you have more than one second floor room requiring an alternate means of escape put a fire ladder in each room Store the ladder where it can be immediately accessed near the window under a bed or in the front part of a closet Make sure nothing blocks you from reaching the ladder In a fire you have limited time to react and take action Store the ladder in its original box to keep it from becoming tangled Be Used On A Suitable Window This ladder is intended for use in windows that are structurally safe for the intended load The ladder must be used from the correct height and there should be no obstructions along the ladder path to the ground This ladder is intended only for second floor w2. Emergency AWARNING This fire escape ladder is not a toy or recreational device Use it only in a fire emergency IMPORTANT It is strongly recommended that children and elderly adults be assisted by an adult if at all possible when using this ladder in a fire emergency AWARNING THIS LADDER IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ONE PERSON AT A TIME 1 Before you open the window close the door leading out of the room to prevent the fire from being drawn into the room 1 Lay the box on the floor with the lid folded open 2 Stretch the ladder out on the floor with the rung standoffs facing up towards you placing the rungs as close as possible next to each other Assemble the rungs into the box keeping the the standoffs facing upward 2 Remove the ladder from the box and unfold sill hooks so the folding crosspiece is straight and positioned towards you 3 Use the plastic strap attached to the last rung to wrap and secure the rungs This will minimize the E chance of the ladder becoming tangled when you remove it from the box in an emergency 3 Place the sill hooks firmly over the windowsill and pull the release strap to deploy the ladder
3. 32 inches 81 cm high e Do not use above a 2 story height Do not attempt to deploy the ladder from windows that are obstructed by furniture radiators air conditioning units or security devices such as grilles or bars without inside release mechanisms Do not attempt to deploy the ladder into flames e Check for outside obstructions such as electric lines telephone wires or fences Do not attempt to use the ladder if the windowsill does not meet the size range specified The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6 inches 15 cm and a maximum of 13 inches 33 cm Always plan and practice drills to ensure that occupants are familiar enough for proper use This ladder is intended to supplement not replace the more important fire protection principles of fire drills emergency evacuation plans smoke alarms fire extinguishers etc This ladder should be periodically inspected for damage loosening of any items or significant deterioration of the materials of construction e This ladder is designed for use by one person at a time Store the ladder in a convenient location near the exit window for example under a bed in a closet etc e e e e e e e e All Rights Reserved 2005 BRK Brands Inc BRK Brands Inc 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 e www irstalert com 1 M08 0129 000 03 05 Securing the Ladder After Use How to Use in a Fire
4. This ladder is intended for use as a means of escape from residential buildings and may supplement the primary means of exit required by codes and other local regulations e This fire escape ladder is NOT intended for use from rooms above a second floor level DO NOT use from rooms above a second floor height The ladder is 14 feet 4 3 meters long and is NOT intended for escape from rooms with windowsills higher than 16 feet 4 9 meters from the ground This fire escape ladder is NOT intended to be hooked onto gutters siding or any other interior or exterior fixture It is ONLY intended to be hooked to windowsills 2 The window should be at least 20 inches 51 cm wide and 32 inches 81 cm high to give you enough clearance to exit safely The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6 inches 15 cm and a maximum 13 inches 33 cm Measure windowsill from utside to inside DO NOT USE THIS FIRE SCAPE LADDER ON WINDOWSILLS THAT ARE OO LARGE OR TOO SMALL FOR THE HOOKS oamoo DIMENSION A Aw The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6 15 cm and a maximum of 13 33 cm 9 DO NOT USE ON A DAMAGED OR WEAK WINDOWSILL Check windowsill for weak rotted or loose wood or damage Consult a contractor or replace windowsill BEFORE attempting to hook the fire escape ladder to a damaged windowsill This ladder is intended for use in windows that are structurally safe for the intended load S F
5. USER S MANUAL First Alert NYLON STEEL 2 STORY FIRE ESCAPE LADDER MODEL EL52W 2 This nylon steel Fire Escape Ladder is easy to use and provides a reliable means of escape through a second floor window during a home fire FEATURES AND BENEFITS e For use in two story homes e Strong nylon construction e Fully assembled ready to use Slip resistant epoxy coated rungs Large hooks secure easily to windowsills Steel rung stabilizers on all rungs e Ladder complies with the ASTM Standard F 2175 02 375 Ib 170 kg Ladder load rating e Ladder is 14 feet 4 3 meters in length re e AWARNING e Read instructions for use immediately upon purchase e Close doors before opening any windows to prevent fire from being drawn into the room e Keep body close to ladder Unless absolutely necessary do not carry a child when using this ladder e Do not carry pets or miscellaneous objects when using this ladder Instruct family members to use this portable escape ladder only when the primary escape path that is the main exit is blocked or unsafe to use This portable escape ladder is not a toy or recreational device Instruct children that the ladder is to be used only in an emergency e For use only in windows that are structurally safe for the intended load Not recommended for use with storm windows or other windows that do not open to the recommended minimum dimensions 20 inches 51 cm wide and
6. ave time to determine whether or not a particular window is suitable and using the ladder on an unsuitable window could result in injury or death 1 The ladder should be used ONLY from second floor windows no more than 16 feet 4 9 meters from the ground Use ONLY from second floor windows no more than 16 feet 4 9 meters from the ground What Fire Escape Ladders Cannot Do e This fire escape ladder is NOT a means of protection against fire It will not warn or alert you to a fire or of any other type of emergency It is intended to be used as an alternate escape means in a fire emergency only e This fire escape ladder is NOT intended to be the main exit for escape in an emergency Instruct family members to use the fire escape ladder as a last resort ONLY when their main exit is blocked not accessible or unsafe to use e This fire escape ladder is NOT a toy or recre ational device It is intended to be used as a supplemental emergency escape device ONLY Instruct children not to use this fire escape ladder for any reason except in an emergency e DO NOT carry any pets or other objects when using the ladder e Unless absolutely necessary do not carry a child when using this ladder This portable fire escape ladder does not meet your local codes as a primary means of exit from multi family dwellings It is not intended to replace fire escapes in multi family residences institutions or rental properties
7. indows no higher than 16 feet 4 9 meters from the ground The windowsill must be no narrower than 6 inches 15 cm and no wider than 13 inches 33 cm The windowsill must be in good condition no rotted wood loose boards etc The window must open easily and completely Storm windows screens or other types of multi track windows can make it difficult to use this ladder in an emergency The window should not be blocked by furniture or security devices like grilles or bars For details on choosing a suitable window see the Choosing A Window section of this manual Be Properly Secured To The Windowsill Before You Start Climbing Down To properly support your weight and provide the needed stability while you climb down the ladder must be properly attached to the windowsill Make sure the sill hooks rest securely on the windowsill Make sure the folding crosspiece between the sill hooks is straight and the straps do not tangle as you lower the ladder out of the window Choosing A Window AWARNING This escape ladder is not intended for use from second floor windows directly above first floor windows The rung stabilizers could break a first floor window and cause injury Do not use from a second floor window directly above a first floor window AWARNING You must test fit this ladder on your chosen escape window before storing it In a fire emer gency you will not h
8. or safest use there should be a clear path from the window all the way to the ground BEFORE STORING THE LADDER FOR AN EMERGENCY From outside of your home check below the window for any obstructions Check for trees bushes plants windows house fixtures or any other objects in the direct path below the chosen window g Make sure the window you choose opens easily and completely In an emergency every minute counts Limited Warranty BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of six years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship BRK at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value 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 of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance BRK dealers service centers or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage re
9. sulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alter ation by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center Further the warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or conse quential 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 to the duration of the above war ranty 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 exclusion 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 province to province How to Obtain Warranty Service Service If service is required do not return the product to your retailer In order to obtain warranty service contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1 800 323 9005 7 30 AM 5 00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist us in serving you please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling 303 Nelson Avenue Neosho MO 64850 8806 First Alert is a registered trademark of the Firs
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