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User’s Manual
8.0 Fire Alarm Operation
Upon a Fire Alarm, the bell/siren will operate in “pulse
mode”. To silence or reset a fire alarm, enter a valid
user code.
Note: IF A FIRE CONDITION EXISTS,
FOLLOW YOUR EVACUATION PLAN
IMMEDIATELY! If there is no fire condition,
contact your monitoring company without
delay to avoid an unnecessary response.
Fire Safety in the Home
Reasonable fire safety can be achieved by following a
three point program:
1.Minimizing fire hazards (i.e. smoking in bed, etc.)
2.Providing a fire warning system
3.Having and practicing an escape plan
Providing a Fire Warning System
Household fires are especially dangerous at night.
Fires produce smoke and deadly gases that can
overcome occupants while they sleep. To warn
against fire, smoke detectors should 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.
Having and Practicing an Escape Plan
There often may be very little time between detection
of a fire and the time that it becomes deadly. Advance
warning of a fire may be wasted unless the family has
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