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18. What to do in an Emergency
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If an alarm sounds without anyone pressing the test button you have a
potential emergency.
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Don’t panic – you will need to think clearly to ensure all family members
escape as soon as possible. Never stop to collect belongings etc. – they are
replaceable.
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Check the temperature of door handles or doors to check if hot –
if hot do not open them
– a fire will be raging the other side of the door.
Find an alternative escape route.
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Keep doors/windows closed to contain the fire after you have passed
through them.
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Call 999 from a neighbour’s phone or call box.
This is preferable to using a mobile.
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Do not re-enter the property until advised it is safe to do so by a
Fire Brigade Officer.
Always be aware of the dangers of fire and ensure your alarms
are functioning, together with equipment such as
fire extinguishers/fire blankets etc..
19. Troubleshooting
Symptom
1. Red L.E.D. not blinking
2. Frequent nuisance
alarms
3. Alarm chirps every 40
seconds
4. Alarm does not sound
when test button
pressed and held.
5. Interconnected alarms
do not sound when
test button is pressed
and held.
Possible cause/solutions
Low or flat battery. Replace battery – on
Sealed in/Long Life models, contact
supplier/Landlord having read these
troubleshooting tips.
See sections 4d and 7.
See section 5 (if the hush button has been
pressed the unit will chirp for 7 minutes to
indicate it is in hush mode).
See parts 1a and 1b above.
See part 1b above – check cabling or contact
your Landlord to remedy as soon as possible.
20. Useful Hints
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Smoke alarms can
only operate correctly if smoke particles reach the unit.
Correct selection/siting and installation are covered earlier in this manual.
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UK Building Regulations
require new homes to have 1 hard wired smoke
alarm per floor and to be interlinked. During 2000 they will additionally
require an interlinked heat alarm to be fitted in most kitchens too. i.e. 3
alarms per property. These models are not suitable for this requirement.
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With the exception of garages/kitchens/bathrooms
it is recommended that
smoke alarms are fitted in every room
and outside all sleeping areas too.
A professional electrician should be employed for all mains powered (hard
wired) alarms.