Operation & Installation Manual RFP V2 Series
MA225 Rev 1
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2.10.2
Fire Safety Hints
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Store petrol and other flammable materials in proper containers.
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Discard oily or flammable rags.
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Always use a metal fireplace screen and have chimneys cleaned regularly.
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Replace worn or damaged sockets, switches, home wiring and cracked or
frayed electrical cords and plugs.
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Do not overload electrical circuits.
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Do not overload any zone circuit, max of 12 Alarms can be connected to a
zone.
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Use the recommended cables shown in Table 2 below.
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Never smoke in bed. In rooms where you do smoke, always check under
cushions for smouldering cigarettes and ashes.
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Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have a recognised approval label.
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Smoke Alarms cannot protect all persons at all times. It may not protect
against the three most common causes of fatal fires:
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Smoking in bed.
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Leaving children at home alone.
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Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as petrol.
Further information can be obtained from Brooks Australia’s Guide to Residential
Fire Safety.
