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8 en | Limitations of smoke, heat and CO detectors RADION Life Safety
2020.06 | 03 | F.01U.361.555 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems, B.V.
4 Limitations of smoke, heat and CO detectors
Detectors are very reliable, but may not work under all conditions. No detector provides total
protection of life or property. Detectors are not a substitute for life insurance.
Detectors require power to work. These detectors will not operate or alarm (sound) if they are
not installed properly.
Detectors may not be heard. A sound sleeper or someone who has taken drugs or alcohol may
not awaken if the detector is installed outside a bedroom. Closed or partially closed doors and
distance can block sound. This detector is not designed for the hearing impaired.
Detectors may not always activate and provide warning early enough. Detectors activate when
smoke or carbon monoxide reach the detector. If a fire starts in a chimney, wall, roof, closed
doors, or on a different level of the property enough smoke may not reach the detector for it
to alarm.
Detectors are useful in reducing loss, injury and even death. However, nothing works perfectly
under every circumstance and you cannot expect a detector to ensure that you will never
suffer any damage or injury.
Limitations of Heat Alarms
The following are situations where a heat alarm may not be effective:
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Fires where the victim is directly exposed to flame for example; clothes catching fire
while cooking.
– Fires where the heat is prevented from reaching the heat alarm due to a closed door or
other obstruction.
– Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant’s exit is blocked even
with properly located heat alarms.
Planning for emergencies
The purpose of an early warning detector is to detect the presence of fire or carbon monoxide
and sound an alarm giving occupants time to exit the premises safely.
Avoid the following fire hazards:
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Do not smoke in bed.
– Do not leave children home alone.
– Never clean with flammable liquids such as gasoline.
– Properly store materials. Use general good housekeeping techniques to keep your home
neat and tidy. A cluttered basement, attic, or other storage area is an open invitation to
fire.
– Use combustible materials and electrical appliances carefully and only for their intended
uses.
– Do not overload electrical outlets.
– Do not store explosive and/or fast burning materials in your home.
– Be prepared. Fires can start at any time.
In case of fire:
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Leave immediately. Do not stop for any reason.
– Hold your breath in heavy smoke and stay low, crawl if necessary. The clearest air is
usually near the floor.
– Carefully feel a closed door and doorknob for heat before opening it. If the door and
doorknob seem cool, brace your foot against the bottom of the door with your hip against
the door and one hand against the top edge. Open it slightly. If a rush of hot air is felt,
slam the door quickly and latch it. Unvented fires create pressure. Be sure all household
members realize and understand this danger.