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This alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization
technique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioac-
tive material (see Section 9).  Distributed under U.S. NRC License
No. 32-23858-01E. Manufactured in compliance with U.S. NRC
safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27. The purchaser is exempt from any
regulatory requirements. Do not try to repair the smoke alarm
yourself. Refer to the instructions in Section 12 for service.

WARNING! BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE UNLESS BOTH
BATTERIES ARE PRESENT.  REMOVAL OF ONE OR BOTH BAT-
TERIES WILL RENDER THE SMOKE ALARM INOPERATIVE.

IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLA-
TION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL

1 -- RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS

2 -- LOCATIONS TO AVOID

3 -- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

4 -- OPERATION AND TESTING

5 -- NUISANCE ALARMS

6 -- MAINTENANCE

7 -- LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

8 -- GOOD SAFETY HABITS

9 -- NRC INFORMATION

10 -- NFPA PROTECTION STANDARD 72

11 -- CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

12 -- SERVICE AND WARRANTY

1. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR ALARMS

• Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms.

Try to monitor the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest
from the exit.  If more than one sleeping area exists, locate addi-
tional alarms in each sleeping area.

• Locate additional alarms to monitor any stairway as stairways

act like chimneys for smoke and heat.

• Locate at least one alarm on every floor level.

• Locate an alarm in every bedroom.

 

Summary of Contents for FIRE SENTRY 0914

Page 1: ...plan You can trust this prod uct to provide the highest quality safety protection We know you expect nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake Smoke Alarm User s Guide Smoke Alarm Model...

Page 2: ...THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL 1 RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SMOKE ALARMS 2 LOCATIONS TO AVOID 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 OPERATION AND TESTING 5 NUISANCE AL...

Page 3: ...center of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary residential construc tion For mobile home installation select locations carefully to avoid the...

Page 4: ...sulated walls and roof This may create a thermal barrier which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling In such units install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top...

Page 5: ...should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type Near fluorescent lights Electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the comb...

Page 6: ...hen installing the battery press the battery reminder finger down into the battery compartment and install the battery see figure 6 CAUTION IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT HELD DOWN IN THE BATTE...

Page 7: ...off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the cooking area Large quantities of combustible particles are gener ated from spills or when broiling Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the o...

Page 8: ...n ings around the perimeter of the alarm The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth After cleaning reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the test button If cleaning does not r...

Page 9: ...the alarm circuits are in good operating condition Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm Therefore smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys walls on roofs...

Page 10: ...in the household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassist...

Page 11: ...be installed as follows 1 In all sleeping rooms Exception Smoke alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one and two family dwelling units 2 Outside of each separate sleeping area i...

Page 12: ...n all rooms and areas of the household as follows A smoke alarm installed in each separate sleeping area in the vicinity of but outside of the bedrooms and heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms...

Page 13: ...E ALARM OR UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARM AND IN NO CASE SHALL KIDDE SAFETY OR ANY OF ITS PAR ENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIO...

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