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Warning
• The installation of smoke detectors neither
prevents fires nor can they extinguish them.
Similarly, no protection of life and property is
guaranteed, nor is the need for appropriate
insurance circumvented.
Warning - Batteries
• When inserting batteries, note the correct
polarity (+ and - markings) and insert the
batteries accordingly. Failure to do so could
result in the batteries leaking or exploding.
• Only use batteries (or rechargeable batteries)
that match the specified type.
• Before you insert the batteries, clean the
battery contacts and the polarity contacts.
• Do not allow children to change batteries
without supervision.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or
batteries of different types or from different
manufacturers.
• Remove the batteries from products that are
not being used for an extended period (unless
these are being kept ready for an emergency).
• Do not short-circuit batteries.
• Do not charge batteries.
• Do not burn batteries.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Never open, damage or swallow batteries or
allow them to enter the environment. They
can contain toxic, environmentally harmful
heavy metals.
• Remove spent batteries from the product and
dispose of them without delay.
• Avoid storing, charging and using in extreme
temperatures and at extremely low atmospheric
pressures (such as at high altitudes).
4. Installation
Note
We recommend having the smoke detector
installed by an approved and qualified electrician
(smoke detector specialist). Observe and follow
all local and national electrical and building
regulations for installation.
4.1 General information
For minimum protection, it is recommended to install
one smoke detector in each bedroom and children's
room as well as in corridors leading to these rooms
and on escape routes.
1 a
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living room
Child's room
Bath-
room
Corridor
Smoke detector for minimum protection
Smoke detector for optimal protection
Installation locations with restrictions
In buildings with several residential units, smoke
detectors should be installed separately in each
residential unit as well as in the common corridors
and staircases.
• For optimum protection, install smoke detectors in
all rooms, corridors, basements/storerooms, etc.
- consider
4.3.1
.
Not permitted installation
locations
as well as
4.3.2. Installation
locations with restrictions
.
• For minimum protection in houses with open
connections between floors (e.g. open staircase),
the installation of a smoke detector on the top
level is recommended. (1b)