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1. REPLACEMENT AT THE DISCOUNTED PRICE IS THE SOLE REMEDY UNDER THIS POLICY AND MASTERGUARD WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DAMAGE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE USE OR REPLACEMENT OF THE SMOKE ALARM OR WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT REPLACEMENT POLICY PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS PRODUCT REPLACEMENT POLICY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Lifetime Fire Replacement Warranty MasterGuard will replace at no cost to the original owner any MasterGuard smoke detector that has been damaged or destroyed by an accidental fire Any unit s or part s thereof that are damaged or destroyed must be returned to MasterGuard within 90 days of the fire unless otherwise dictated by state or local laws accompanied by a complete activation report and verification report from the local fire department to qualify for this free replacement Important Notice These materials have been prepared by the Company for informational purposes only are necessarily summary and are not purported to serve as legal advice and should not be used as such The Company makes no representations and warranties express or implied that these materials are complete and accurate up to date or in compliance with all relevant local state an2. them near open flames or sparks Keep electrical appliances and cords in good working order and do not overload electrical circuits Keep stoves fireplaces chimneys and barbecue grills grease free and make sure they are properly installed away from combustible materials Keep portable heaters and open flames such as candles away from combustible materials Do not allow rubbish to accumulate Do not leave small children home alone c Develop a family escape plan and practice it with your entire family especially small children Draw and post a floor plan of your home and find two ways to exit from each room There should be one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door Teach children what the smoke alarm signal means and that they must be prepared to leave the residence by themselves if necessary Show them how to check to see if doors are hot before opening them how to stay close to the floor and crawl if necessary and how to use the alternate exit if the door is hot and should not be opened Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from your house and make sure that all your children understand that they should go and wait for you if there is a fire Hold fire drills at least every 6 months to make sure that everyone even small children know what to do to escape safely 550 0480 Page 3 1 Know where to go to call the fire department from outside your residence Provide emer
3. 3 Testing with the Test Knob a Rotate test knob counter clockwise to TEST 1 position wait up to 20 seconds for smoke alarm to sound and visual signal flash If device does not sound after 20 seconds return smoke alarm for service b After successfully testing smoke alarm return test knob to NORMAL non test position and wait 20 seconds for the smoke alarm to stop sounding Figure 8 Figure 9 TEST KNOB IN NORMAL NOT TEST POSITION PHOTODIODE INFRARED HPI SENSOR DOES NOT SEE TEST EACH SMOKE POWER ON ALARM MONTHLY ALARM LIGHT c To test smoke alarm for high sensitivity turn test knob clock wise to TEST 2 position Smoke alarm should remain silent Return knob back to normal position If your smoke alarm sounds during test the device s sensitivity has become too high and may cause false alarms This could mean the smoke alarm is dirty and should be cleaned as described in maintenance procedure below If the smoke alarm continues to alarm for TEST 2 position following cleaning return it to MasterGuard Corporation for service d To check for proper smoke entry into smoke alarm s sensing chamber MasterGuard Corporation recommends using the Home Safeguard Smoke Detector Spray or CHEKKIT SMOKE Detector Tester from SDI This test should be performed once a year and should be sprayed from a distance no closer than 12 inches from device MAINTENANCE When smoke alarm has been in operation for a period
4. OR REPAIR OF THIS SMOKE ALARM PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU If a defect in workmanship materials or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period you must return the Smoke Alarm to MasterGuard postage prepaid You must also pack the Smoke Alarm to minimize the risk of it being damaged in transit You must also enclose a return address Smoke Alarms returned for warranty service should be sent to MasterGuard Corporation 801 Hammond Street Suite 200 Coppell TX 75019 If we receive a Smoke Alarm in a damaged condition as the result of shipping we will notify you and you must file a claim with the Shipper THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE THIS IS YOUR COPY OF OUR LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE RETAIN IT WITH PROOF OF DATE OF PURCHASE INA SAFE PLACE 25 YEAR PRODUCT REPLACEMENT WARRANTY After the above Limited Warranty set forth in the Installation Instructions Owner s Information has expired commencing in the 25th month and extending to the 324th month MasterGuard guarantees to repair or replace your smoke alarm at a preferred customer discounted price which includes shipping and handling and is adjusted annually The Product Replacement Warranty does not create any other obligations or lia
5. 1 the red light will flash rapidly the horn will sound and the visual signal will flash WARNING Visual signal will not operate without AC power If the battery is low or missing a chirp will be emitted when the red LED flashes If the smoke alarm is malfunctioning the chirp will sound between the red LED flashes If AC power fails the green LED will turn off The test knob of your smoke alarm simulates actual smoke conditions FIRE PROTECTION PLAN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR FAMILY SAFE FROM FIRES This smoke alarm can quickly alert you to the presence of smoke it cannot prevent fire The ultimate responsibility for fire protection rests solely on you Installing smoke alarms is just the first step in protecting your family from fires You also must reduce the chances that fires will start in your home and increase your chances of safely escaping if one does start To have an effective fire safety program a Install smoke alarms properly following the instructions in this manual Keep your smoke alarms clean Test your devices weekly and repair or replace it when it no longer functions As with any electronic product smoke alarms have a limited life and devices that don t work cannot protect you b Follow safety rules and prevent hazardous situations Use smoking materials properly never smoke in bed Keep matches and cigarette lighters away from children Store flammable materials in proper containers and never use
6. a smoke alarm s sensing chamber they may cause a nuisance alarm Get rid of bugs before installing devices where bugs are a problem WARNING Never remove power from smoke alarm to silence a nuisance alarm Open a window or fan air around device to remove the smoke The smoke alarm will automatically turn off when the smoke in the air is completely gone Do not stand close to device The sound produced by the smoke alarm is loud because it is designed to awaken you in an emergency Prolonged exposure to the horn at a close distance may be harmful to your hearing BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Remove smoke alarm from mounting plate by rotating counter clockwise 2 Remove AC power connector and unsnap power leads from top of the old battery Snap new battery onto snaps and reinsert battery through hole in back of smoke alarm 3 Use only Duracell MN 1604 battery with the 380LSb Series smoke alarms Notice Visual signal will not operate during AC power failure 380LSb MOUNTING PLATE amp SMOKE ALARM The 380LSb is supplied with a 9 foot line cord for installation to a normal outlet box For this type of installation 1 Care should be taken to lace cord through slots in base as shown in Figure 7 to insure cord does not interfere with engagement of the mounting bracket 2 Determine proper location for smoke alarm above a receptacle that is NOT CONTROLLED BY AN ON OFF SWITCH 3 If screw anchors are used drill two 3 16 holes
7. of time or it was installed prior to the completion of all building construction the device can become more sensitive due to dirt build up in smoke alarm s optic sensing chamber which could cause nuisance alarms or could cause activation from small amounts of smoke build up If this should occur following this simple washing procedure will restore your smoke alarm back to its original condition For further information regarding frequency of cleaning and test ing refer to NFPA 72 NFPA Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 NOTICE Failure to follow full cleaning instructions could result in damage to this smoke alarm DO NOT remove all smoke alarms at the same time for cleaning 1 Rotate smoke alarm counter clockwise to remove it from its mounting plate 2 Unplug electrical power cord to smoke alarm and remove battery 3 Select three 3 standard size wash buckets and fill them each with one gallon of normal tap water distilled or de ionized treated water is recommended as a final rinse if water is extremely hard in your area 4 Add 1 8 cup of Ivory dishwashing liquid to first bucket of water mix thoroughly Place one dirty smoke alarm into soap water mixture until it becomes completely covered or submerged NOTE If smoke alarms are exceptionally dirty you may wish to first wipe off any excess dirt before washing smoke alarm so as not to dirty the wash water too quickly DO NOT open smoke alarm for cleaning IF SMOKE ALARM IS O
8. smoke alarm to maintain proper device operation if AC power supply is cut off by an electrical fire open fuse or circuit breaker or for any other reason In the event of AC power failure the battery will supply standby power for a minimum of 24 hours WARNING Visual signal will not operate on battery power alone Smoke alarms may not sense fire that starts where smoke cannot reach the devices such as in chimneys in walls on roofs or on the other side of closed doors If bedroom doors are usually closed at night smoke alarms should be placed in each bedroom as well as in the common hallway between them Smoke alarms also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building For example a second floor smoke alarm may not sense a first floor or basement fire Therefore smoke alarms should be placed on every level of a residence or building The horn and visual signal in your smoke alarm meets or exceeds current audibility and visual requirements of Underwriters Laboratories However if the smoke alarm is located outside a bedroom the visual signal will not be seen or noticed by occupant and piezo sounder will not wake up a sound sleeper especially if the bedroom door is closed or only partly open If the smoke alarm is located on a different level of the residence than the bedroom it is even less likely to wake up people sleeping in the bedroom In such cases the National Fire Protection Association recommends that the smok
9. the National Fire Protection Association on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard in its entirety National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 72 are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association Inc Quincy MA 02169 550 0480 Page 3 3 MOUNTING LOCATION Wall location locate the top of the smoke alarm at least 4 inches and not more than 12 inches from the ceiling and must be within 16 feet of pillow Observe smoke alarm for proper top bottom orientation test knob is near bottom of unit Smoke alarm with visual signal is to be mounted per NFPA 72 Annex A 11 8 3 Ceiling location smoke alarm should be mounted as close as possible to the center of a hallway or room If this is not possible the edge of the unit should be at least 4 inches from any wall and must be within 16 feet of pillow Wall location locate the top of the smoke alarm at least 4 inches and not more than 12 inches from the ceiling and must be within 16 feet of pillow Observe smoke alarm for proper top bottom orientation test knob is near bottom of unit Figure 5 MOUNT ON WALL AT LEAST 4 10cm k DEAD AIR SPACE FROM CEILING LLL L II AANSS BEST LOCATION Figure 5 RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM MOUNTING LOCATIONS WHERE SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD BE PUT IN MOBILE HOMES In mobile homes built after about 1978 that were designed and insulated to be energy efficient smoke alarms should be installed as descri
10. 380LSb masterGuard FIRE SAFETY SOLUTIONS LISTED PHOTOELECTRIC OPTICAL TYPE SMOKE ALARM FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED 120VAC WITH 9VDC BATTERY BACKUP Installation Instructions Owner s User s Information Manual READ CAREFULLY amp SAVE INTRODUCTION The 380LSb smoke alarm is a photoelectric optical type alarm for use as an evacuation device in residential applications Each smoke alarm has a solid state piezo to warn and alert the household to the presence of threatening smoke as well as a visual signal to warn and alert the hearing impaired to the presence of threatening smoke Your photoelectric optical smoke alarm is designed to detect the smoke that results from an actual fire Consequently it is uncommon for household smoke such as cigarette smoke or normal cooking smoke to cause an alarm MODEL NO DESCRIPTION WO BOLD E 120VAC with 9VDC battery backup 60Hz wall mounted provided with a 9 foot line cord temporal 3 horn and visual signal Per NFPA 72 the American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal as defined in ANSI 3 41 is required whenever the intended response is to evacuate the building NOTICE Visual signals are only one method of alerting the hearing impaired Not all hearing impaired individuals will be alerted by visual signals HOW YOUR SMOKE ALARM WORKS These smoke alarms operate on the photoelectric optical light scatter principle The unit s sensing chamber houses
11. PENED PRODUCT WARRANTY BECOMES VOID NOTICE ONLY IVORY DISHWASHING LIQUID IS TO BE USED OTHER BRANDS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY CAUSE YOUR SMOKE ALARM TO MALFUNCTION 5 Allow smoke alarm to soak for approximately 10 minutes longer if extremely dirty Agitate for 5 or 10 seconds to flush out any remaining dirt left inside smoke alarm s housing 6 Remove smoke alarm from wash water and transfer directly to one of first rinse buckets containing clear water Allow smoke alarm to become completely submerged agitate once more for 5 or 10 seconds to remove soap residue 7 Finally transfer smoke alarm to second and final rinse bucket repeating method found in Step 6 Remove unit to a clean dry area for a period of 48 hours to allow it to thoroughly dry NOTICE SMOKE ALARMS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED ONLY DO NOT PLACE DEVICE IN OVEN MICROWAVE OR USE A HOT AIR BLOWER TO ACCELERATE DRYING TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR SMOKE ALARM IMPORTANT IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE WASH AND RINSE WATER AFTER FIVE 5 SMOKE ALARMS IF YOUR DEVICES ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WATER SHOULD BE CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY In the event you experience difficulty in the cleaning of device s or if questions arise please contact MasterGuard Corporation AX WARNING If smoke alarm does not work properly do not try and fix it yourself This will void your warranty See To Return a Smoke Alarm for instructions to return smoke alarm that does not operate pro
12. a light source and a light sensor The darkened sensing chamber is exposed to the atmosphere and designed to permit optimum smoke entry from any direction while rejecting light from outside the smoke alarm The light source is an infrared invisible LED which pulses every 4 8 seconds The light sensor is a photodiode matched to the light frequency of the LED light source ry L LIGHT SENSOR fh Zig i UMY Under normal conditions the light generated by the pulsing infrared LED is not seen by the light sensor as it is positioned out of the direct path of the light beam When smoke enters the sensing chamber light from the pulsing LED light source is reflected by the smoke particles onto the photodiode light sensor At the first sighting of smoke the smoke alarm is put into a pre alarm mode This is indicated by a rapidly flashing LED on the face of the smoke alarm Once the light sensor confirms smoke for 2 consecutive pulses inside the chamber the light sensor produces the signal necessary to trigger the smoke alarm This technique of verifying the smoke condition combined with a 5 to 1 signal to noise ratio substantially reduces the possibility of nuisance alarms HOW TO TELL IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS WORKING PROPERLY Your smoke alarm is provided with an alarm horn and pulsating Light Emitting indicator Diode which pulses every 15 30 seconds and a green AC power on LED When turning the test knob on the alarm to TEST
13. als to alert and warn hearing impaired occupants to a fire The visual signal must be in the line of sight of the individual to be seen and effective 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 unfin ished or garages is not normally recommended because these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION NFPA recommends replacing smoke alarm s every ten 10 years why Dust dirt and other environmental contaminants can affect your smoke alarm over a prolonged period Fast changing industry consensus standards and codes on all smoke alarms make it advisable to periodically upgrade your device to maximize life safety Assurance that your smoke alarm needs are kept abreast with the constantly improving electronic technology Smoke alarms are recognized as one of the lowest cost ways to protect dwelling inhabitants against the danger of fire s It makes good common sense to periodically replace and update your smoke alarm that contributes so much to life safety Figures 1 2 3 amp 4 are reprinted with permission from NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code Copyright 2002 National Fire Protection Association Quincy MA 02169 This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of
14. arm is designed to sense smoke entering its sens ing chamber It does not sense gas heat or flames When properly located installed and maintained this smoke alarm is designed to provide early warning of developing fires at a reasonable cost This smoke alarm monitors the air and when it senses smoke activates its built in alarm horn and strobe light It can provide precious time for you and your family to escape from your residence before a fire spreads Such an early warning however is possible only if the smoke alarm is located installed and maintained as specified in this User s Manual OA0 F amp F NOTICE This smoke alarm is designed for use within single residential living units only that is it should be used inside a single family home or one apartment of a multi family building In a multi family building the smoke alarm may not provide early warning for residents if it is placed outside of the residential units such as on outside porches in corridors lobbies basements or in other apartments In multi family buildings each residential unit should have smoke alarms to alert the residents of that unit Smoke alarms designed to be interconnected should be interconnected within one family residence only otherwise nuisance alarms will occur when a smoke alarm in another living unit is tested IMPORTANT NOTICE WHAT SMOKE ALARMS CANNOT DO Smoke alarms will not work without power A battery must be connected to the
15. be in the line of sight of the individual to be seen and effective Home owners and renters should continue to insure their lives and property 550 0480 Page 3 2 PLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARMS THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION S STANDARD 72 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 For your information the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 reads as follows NFPA 72 2007 Edition Chapter 11 Section 11 5 1 1 Where required by applicable laws codes or standards for a specific type of occupancy approved single and multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows 1 In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms 2 Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area within 6 4m 21ft of any door to a sleeping room the distance measured along a path of travel 3 On every level of a dwelling unit including basements 4 On every level of a residential board and care occupancy small facility including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics 5 In the living area s of a guest suite 6 In the living area s of a residential board and care occupancy small facility The installation of additional alarms of either the smoke or heat type should result in a higher degree of protection Adding alarms to rooms that are normally closed off from the required alarms increases the escape time because the fir
16. bed in the section above In older mobile homes that have little or no insulation compared to today s standards uninsulated metal outside walls and roofs can transfer heat and cold from outdoors making the air right next to them hotter or colder than the rest of the inside air These layers of hotter or colder air can prevent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm Therefore put smoke alarms in such units only on inside walls between 4 and 12 inches 10 and 30 cm from the ceiling If you are not sure about the insulation level in your mobile home or if you notice that the walls or ceiling are unusually hot or cold put the smoke alarm on an inside wall Minimum protection requires one smoke alarm as close to the sleeping area as possible For better protection put one smoke alarm in each room but first read the Locations to Avoid LOCATIONS TO AVOID WARNING This smoke alarm must be installed within 16 feet of the pillow Any location outside of 16 feet will cause this alarm to be less effective and not meet code requirements Nuisance alarms are caused by placing smoke alarms where they will not operate properly To avoid nuisance alarms do not place smoke alarms In or near areas where combustion particles are normally present such as kitchens in garages where there are particles of combustion in vehicle exhausts near furnaces hot water heaters or gas space heaters Install smoke alarms at least 20 feet 6 meters away from kitch
17. bilities of MasterGuard Corporation This offer is extended only to the original purchaser and is available when the detector is sent to MasterGuard with a description of the problem and proof of purchase This replacement offer is void if our inspection reveals that the damage or failure is a result of abuse misuse improper maintenance abnormal usage or unauthorized repairs At least an annual washing according to the directions supplied in this owner s manual or www masterguard com is recommended to prolong the useful life of your MasterGuard smoke detector Contact MasterGuard for current pricing then forward your check and smoke alarm with postage prepaid to MasterGuard Enclose your return address and daytime tele phone number MasterGuard will ship the new replacement unit upon receipt of the above requirements It should be noted that the National Fire Protection Association N F P A which is the national independent regulatory body for the fire protection industry currently recom mends that electronic smoke detectors be replaced after 10 years of use Therefore any MasterGuard smoke alarm over 10 years old is replaceable at this special discounted price without inspection THIS PRODUCT REPLACEMENT POLICY SHALL HAVE NO EFFECT ON ANY WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY MASTERGUARD DIS CLAIMS ANY OTHER DUTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
18. d federal laws regulations and rules The materials do not address all legal considerations as there is inevitable uncertainty regarding interpretation of laws regulations and rules and the application of such laws regulations and rules to particular fact patterns Each person s activities can differently affect the obligations that exist under applicable laws regulations or rules Therefore these materials should be used only for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice The Company will not be responsible for any action or failure to act in reliance upon the information contained in this material MASTERGUARD CORPORATION 801 Hammond Street Suite 200 Coppell TX 75019 6 1 07 Page 3 6
19. e alarms be interconnected so that a device on any level of the residence will sound an alarm loud enough to awaken sleepers in closed bedrooms This can be done by installing a fire detection system by connecting smoke alarms together or by using radio frequency transmitters and receivers All types of smoke alarm sensors have limitations No type of smoke alarm can sense every kind of fire every time In general smoke alarms may not always warn you about fires caused by violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials or arson NOTICE This smoke alarm is not designed to replace special purpose fire detection and smoke alarm systems necessary to protect persons and property in non residential buildings such as warehouses or other large industrial or commercial buildings It alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems designed to protect individuals in hotels and motels dormitories hospitals or other health and supervisory care and retirement homes Please refer to NFPA 101 The Life Safety Code and NFPA 72 for smoke alarm requirements for fire protection in buildings not defined as households Installing smoke alarms may make you eligible for lower insurance rates but smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance Visual signals are only one method of alerting the hearing impaired to a fire The visual signal may not awaken all hearing impaired individuals The visual signal must
20. e does not need to build to the higher level necessary to force smoke out of the closed room to the required alarms As a consequence it is recommended that the householder consider the installation of additional fire protection devices However it should be understood that NFPA 72 does not require additional smoke alarms over and above those called for in Figures 1 2 3 and 4 where required smoke alarms are shown Figure 1 BAM Q Bedroom Hall Bedroom Living room Recreation room Basement Indicates required smoke alarm Figure 1 ASMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED ON EVERY LEVEL OF DWELLING UNIT INCLUDING BASEMENT WITHIN EACH SLEEPING ROOM AND OUTSIDE SLEEPING AREAS Where to Locate the Required Smoke Alarms The major threat from fire in a dwelling unit occurs at night when everyone is asleep Persons in sleeping areas can be threatened by fires in the remain der of the unit therefore smoke alarms are best located in each bedroom and between the bedroom areas and the rest of the unit as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 2 D A Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Living room i Bedroom Figure 2 A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE SLEEPING AREA AND THE REST OF THE DWELLING UNIT AS WELL AS IN EACH BEDROOM In dwelling units with more than one bedroom area or with bedrooms on more than one floor more than one smoke alarm is required as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 Dining 9 a
21. ens and other areas where combustion particles are normally present In air streams passing by kitchens Figure 6 shows how a smoke alarm can be exposed to combustion particles in normal air movement paths and how to correct this situation Bedroom Air Inlet Figure 6 Air Return Correct Incorrect Bedroom Living Room In damp or very humid areas or next to bathrooms with showers The moisture in humid air can enter sensing chamber as water vapor then cool and condense into droplets that cause a nuisance alarm Install smoke alarms at least 10 feet 3 meters away from bathrooms In very cold or very hot environments or in unheated buildings or outdoor rooms where the temperature can go below or above the operating range of the device Temperature limits for proper operation are 40 to 100 F 4 4 to 37 8 C In very dusty or dirty areas Dust and dirt can build up on the smoke alarm s sensing chamber and can make it overly sensitive or block openings to the sensing chamber and keep the smoke alarm from sensing smoke Near fresh air inlets or returns or excessively drafty areas Air conditioners heaters fans and fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from smoke alarms making the devices less effective In dead air spaces at the top of a peaked roof or in the corners between ceilings and walls Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm In insect infested areas If insects enter
22. gency equipment such as fire extinguishers and teach your family to use this equipment properly d Bedroom doors should be closed while sleeping if a smoke alarm is installed in the bedroom They act as a barrier against heat and smoke WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A FIRE IN YOUR HOME If you have prepared family escape plans and practiced them with your family you have increased their chances of escaping safely Review the following rules with your children when you have fire drills so everyone will remember them in a real fire emergency If the alarm should sound a Don t panic stay calm Your safe escape may depend on thinking clearly and remembering what you have practiced b Get out of the house following a planned escape route as quickly as possible Do not stop to collect anything or to get dressed c Open doors carefully only after feeling to see if they are hot Do not open a door if it is hot use an alternate escape route d Stay close to the floor smoke and hot gases rise e Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth wet if possible and take short shallow breaths f Keep doors and windows closed unless you open them to escape g Meet at your prearranged meeting place after leaving the house h Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside your house Give the address and your name i Never re enter a burning building Contact your local Fire Department for more information on making your home safer from f
23. i 2 Bedroom Living room Bedroom Figure 3 IN DWELLING UNITS WITH MORE THAN ONE SLEEPING AREA A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO PROTECT EACH SLEEPING AREA IN ADDITION TO SMOKE ALARMS REQUIRED IN BEDROOMS In addition to smoke alarms outside of the sleeping areas and in each bedroom NFPA 72 requires the installation of a smoke alarm on each additional level of the dwelling unit including the basement These installations are shown in Figure 4 The living area smoke alarm should be installed in the living room or near the stairway to the upper level or in both locations The basement smoke alarm should be installed in close proximity to the stairway leading to the floor above Where installed on an open joisted ceiling the smoke alarm should be placed on the bottom of the joists The smoke alarm should be positioned relative to the stairway so as to intercept smoke coming from a fire in the basement before the smoke enters the stairway Figure 4 Living Dining roum room Figure 4 A SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE LOCATED ON EACH LEVEL IN ADDITION TO EACH BEDROOM 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 the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection is recommended including smoke alarms with visual sign
24. insert the screw anchors and mount the plate to wall using screws 4 Mount the smoke alarm to the bracket as illustrated in Figure 8 5 Use the enclosed cord retainer clamp as illustrated in Figure 7 to insure the unit is not accidentally disconnected Warning This unit must be installed within 16 feet of the pillow with an unobstructive view of occupant Figure 7 Line Cord From Smoke Alarm SCREW Cord Retainer Clamp Cover Plate Receptacle 550 0480 Page 3 4 Place smoke alarm up to mounting plate rotating it to about 10 00 o clock then rotate it clockwise to 12 00 It should snap lock firmly into place Keep smoke alarm parallel to the mounting plate so upper and lower tabs on the plate seat into the smoke alarm Figure 8 FINISH l ROTATE ALARM TO UPRIGHT POSITION CAUTION Failure to observe any conditions set forth may cause system malfunction and damage to smoke alarm CHECKOUT amp TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Turn test knob to the NORMAL position and supply house power to the smoke alarm The red indicator should flash every 15 30 seconds showing that the smoke alarm is operating properly 2 If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on a Check that the battery is installed b Check to see if the plug is in the outlet c If the power and wiring check out but the red light does not flash or the green LED is still off return the device to the manufacturer See TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM
25. ires and about preparing your family s escape plans NOTICE Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted NOTICE Visual signals are only one method of alerting the hearing impaired to a fire The visual signal may not awaken all hearing impaired individuals The visual signal must be in the line of sight of the individual to be seen and effective AX WARNING Visual signal should NEVER be relied upon as the primary fire alert for the hearing impaired under these common sense conditions a Sleeping face down on the bedding or pillow Use of sleep medications of any kind Use of alcoholic beverages or recreational drugs Use of eye shades If there are tendencies of deep sleep conditions If a fire cuts power to AC circuits the visual signal will not operate g If person is not within line of sight of visual signal Under these and other similar common situations an alternate fire alert method such as a non hearing impaired attendant is needed The visual signal only increases the chance of being alerted to the presence of fire No system of this type can fully protect the hearing impaired in case of fire WHAT THIS SMOKE ALARM CAN DO This smoke al
26. ll TX 75019 550 0480 Page 3 5 550 0480 A LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of 24 months from the date of purchase MasterGuard warrants to you the original consumer purchaser that your Smoke Alarm will be free from defects in workmanship materials and construction under normal use and service If a defect in workmanship materials or construction should cause your Smoke Alarm to become inoperable within the warranty period MasterGuard will repair your Smoke Alarm or furnish you with a new or rebuilt replacement Smoke Alarm without charge to you except for postage required to return the Smoke Alarm to us Your repaired or replacement Smoke Alarm will be returned to you free of charge and it will be covered under this warranty for the balance of the warranty period This warranty is void if our inspection of your Smoke Alarm shows that the damage or failure was caused by abuse misuse abnormal usage faulty installation improper maintenance or repairs other than those performed by us ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED UNDER ANY STATE LAW INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLY ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU MASTERGUARD WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DAMAGE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE USE
27. perly DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF IMPORTANT MasterGuard Corporation recommends smoke alarm be tested a minimum of once a week WARNING Never use an open flame of any kind to test your unit You may ignite and damage the smoke alarm as well as your home The test feature of your smoke alarm accurately simulates smoke conditions and tests the device s functions as required by UL WARNING Do not cover tape or otherwise block the openings of smoke alarm These openings are designed to allow air to pass through your smoke alarm thus sampling the air around the device WARNING Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose FAILURE TO REGULARLY CLEAN SMOKE ALARM WILL RESULT IN FALSE ALARMS A BUILD UP OF DUST CREATES AN OBSCURATION THAT SIMULATES SMOKE THIS MEANS UNIT WILL GO INTO ALARM WITHOUT A FIRE CONDITION TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM Should you experience problems with your smoke alarm proceed as follows 1 Rotate unit counter clockwise to remove from its mounting plate 2 Unplug electrical power cord to smoke alarm and remove battery Do not ship smoke alarm with battery installed 3 Carefully pack manufacturer is not responsible for damage and return to manufacturer Include complete details as to exact nature of difficulties being experienced and date of installation 4 Return to MasterGuard Corporation 801 Hammond Street Suite 200 Coppe
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