The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide
are present.
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Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty
recognizing the importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leav-
ing the area without help.
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Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time
getting dressed or picking up valuables.
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While leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if
you see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your
alternate exit. If the inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder against it, open it
slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in.
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Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. Breathe shallowly, through a wet cloth if
possible.
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Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there.
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Call the fire brigade on 000 (AUS) or 111 (NZ) from your neighbour’s home or a
phone box – not from yours!
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Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so.
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There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective enough to protect
against fire. For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children home alone
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline
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If the escape route requires you to go through smoke, crawl low under the smoke
where the air is clearer.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM
SOUNDS SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATION
Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps repeating every
1.5 seconds.
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