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Indicator Lights
The Vocal Smoke Detector is equipped with a bright light ring that
illuminates during drills and in case of an alarm.
Low Battery Warning
The device checks its battery level automatically on a regular
basis. If the battery level falls below a critical level, the device will
emit a chirping sound once every minute to indicate a low battery
status. Batteries should be replaced as soon as the chirping
begins.
Self-Testing Function
The device checks to make sure the batteries and smoke sensor
are fully functional by performing a self-test. The self-test is
indicated by a brief red flash of the light ring around the “drill”
button. The self-test occurs once every forty seconds.
Weekly Test Function
The device should be checked weekly for proper operation.
By pressing the fire drill button briefly once, the device will
run a self test. Upon successful completion of this self testing
procedure, the device will beep three times and playback your
recorded message.
Important Safety Information
Because smoke in one area may not reach a smoke alarm in
another, smoke alarms are recommended in every room and on
every level of the home. Interconnected alarms can provide better
whole-home protection than stand-alone alarms. This alarm is
designed to be used in ordinary indoor locations of single-family
households only. The sensitivity of the smoke sensors, the horn
patterns and the speaker sound level comply with UL/ULC
standards.
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10. Additional Safety Information
Fire Prevention
Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking food unattended.
Warn children of the danger in playing with matches or lighters.
Everyone in the home should recognize the voice message
warnings and know to leave the home using the previously
determined escape plan.
Learn how to Stop, Drop and Roll if clothes catch on fire,
and how to crawl low under smoke.
You should teach everybody in the household to touch the door
before opening it. If the door is hot teach them NOT TO OPEN the
door and consider an alternate escape route. If the door is not hot,
they should exit the house through the door with caution,
and utilize hallways and staircases if possible. You should
also teach them to crawl along the floor to stay below dangerous
smoke, fumes and gases.
Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home
including the basement. Additionally, extinguishers should be
installed in the kitchen, and garage. Learn how to use a fire
extinguisher prior to an emergency. Second levels and higher
occupied rooms with windows should have escape ladders.
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