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IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS

RESPONDING TO AN ALARM

During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 
3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. The LED will flash rapidly.

If the 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. 

Never remove the batteries from a battery operated Smoke
Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke,
etc.). Removing batteries disables the alarm so it cannot sense
smoke, and removes your protection. Instead open a window or
fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automat-
ically. 

If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.

IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM

Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or
weak batteries, 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,” and install a fresh battery, 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. 

If you hear a “chirp” about once a minute, replace the battery.

If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those
caused by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.

If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or 
relocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty.

If the alarm does not sound during testing, try installing a new
battery, and make sure it is snapped in securely.

If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under 
warranty, please see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited
Warranty.

Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your warranty!

LIMITED WARRANTY

BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert

®

brand products war-

rants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this prod-
uct will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its
option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the prod-
uct 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 ini-
tial 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 con-
ditions of this warranty.

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 or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an author-
ized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God,
such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are
included with this unit.

BRK 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 mer-
chantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the
duration of the above warranty. 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. 
3920 Enterprise Court, Aurora, IL 60504-8132.

Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written
or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular pur-
pose with respect to battery.

RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR
SMOKE ALARMS

Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one
Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bed-
room. 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 40˚F (4˚C) and 100˚F
(38˚C). Make sure no door or other obstruction could keep smoke from
reaching the Smoke Alarms.

More specifically, install Smoke Alarms:

On every level of your home, including finished attics and basements.

Inside every bedroom, especially if people sleep with doors closed.

In the hall near every sleeping area. If your home has multiple sleep-
ing areas, install a unit in each. 

If a hall is over 40 feet (12 meters) long, install an alarm at each end.

At the top of the first-to-second floor stairway, and at bottom of
basement stairway.

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. It is recommended AC or AC/DC
units be interconnected for added protection.

See “Recommended Locations For Smoke Alarms” diagram on the
following page.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan. 

Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to 
get dressed or collect anything.

Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them. 
If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors 
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.

Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp). 
Take short, shallow breaths.

Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home, 
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.

Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside. 
Give your address, then your name.

Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.

Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.

Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms"
for details.

USING THE SILENCE FEATURE

The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for up to
15 minutes. To use this feature, press the “Push to Test/Silence” button
on the cover. If the unit will not silence and no heavy smoke is pres-
ent, or if it stays in silence mode continuously, it should be replaced
immediately
. The LED will flash every 10 seconds while in silence.

The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it tem-
porarily less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around
the unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situa-
tion, 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 an alarm can result in property loss, injury,
or death.

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Summary of Contents for SA710

Page 1: ...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 horn at close range may har...

Page 2: ...necessary until they are flush with the ceiling or wall 6 Attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall 7 Install the battery included Open the battery drawer Match the terminals on the end of t...

Page 3: ...cern These Smoke Alarms have two separate locking features one to lock the battery compartment and the other to lock the Smoke Alarm to the mounting bracket You can choose to use either feature indepe...

Page 4: ...maintenance free as possible but there are a few simple things you must do to keep it working properly Use only the replacement batteries listed below The unit may not operate properly with other batt...

Page 5: ...ges 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 tha...

Page 6: ...20 feet 6 meters from the sources of combustion particles stove furnace water heater space heater if possible In areas where a 20 foot 6 meter distance is not possible in modular mobile or smaller hom...

Page 7: ...tional 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 buildin...

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