Airstream 360 XL, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM 390/396 XL
NOTE: IF AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT, THE UNIT CONTINUES TO CHIRP, WAIT FOR
APPROXIMATELY 7 MINUTES. THE "HUSH" FEATURE MAY HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED
ACCIDENTALLY WHILE CHANGING THE BATTERIES AND WILL RESET AUTOMATICALLY
CLEANING YOUR DETECTOR:
To clean your detector remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginning of this section.
You can clean the interior of your detector (sensing chamber) by using your vacuum cleaner hose and
vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the detector.
The outside of the detector can be wiped with a damp cloth.
AFTER CLEANING, REINSTALL YOUR DETECTOR. TEST YOUR DETECTOR BY USING
THE TEST BUTTON.
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS:
WARNING:
Smoke detectors are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires at a
reasonable cost; however, detectors have sensing limitations. Ionization type detectors offer a broad range
of fire sensing capability but are better at detecting fast flaming fires than slow smoldering fires.
Photoelectric detectors sense smoldering fires better than flaming fires. Home fires develop in different
ways and are often unpredictable. Neither type of detector (photoelectric or ionization) is always best, and a
given detector may not always provide warning of a fire. Also, smoke detectors do have limitations. For a
battery powered detector the battery must be of the specified type, in good condition, and installed
properly. AC powered detectors will not operate if AC power has been cut off such as by an electrical fire
or an open fuse. Smoke detectors must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the detector
circuits are in good operating condition.
Smoke detectors cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the detector. Therefore, smoke detectors
may not sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a different
floor. If the detector is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not wake up a sound
sleeper. The use of alcohol or drugs may
also impair ones ability to hear the smoke alarm. For maximum
protection a smoke detector should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home.
Although smoke detectors can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire, they are not a
substitute for an insurance policy. Homeowners and renters should have adequate insurance to protect their
lives and property.
GOOD SAFETY HABITS
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE:
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Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escape routes from each
room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder.
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Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of fire.
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Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs.
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Familiarize everyone with the sound of the Smoke Alarm and train him or her to leave your home
when they hear it.
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Practice a fire 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.
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