reduced. At the end of the hush period the Ionisation
Smoke Alarms (Ei141/161RC) and the Heat Alarms
(Ei144/164RC) will give two short beeps.
On interconnected Alarms, pressing the Test/Hush Button on
the one sensing smoke (i.e. the one with the red light flashing
every second) will silence all alarms. Pressing the Hush
Button on any other Alarm will not cancel the alarm.
2. The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the
silenced period. If additional silenced time is required, simply
push the Test/Hush Button again.
8. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using household protective devices, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including those listed
below:
• Please read all instructions.
• Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home knows
what to do in case the alarm sounds. Further information can be
obtained from the Home Office Publication or from your local fire
prevention officer.
• To maintain sensitivity to smoke, do not paint or cover the
Smoke Alarm in any manner; do not permit any
accumulation of cobwebs, dust or grease.
• If unit has been damaged in any way or does not function
properly, do not attempt a repair. Return the Alarm - see
“
GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED
” section on page 10.
• This appliance is only intended for premises having a
residential type environment.
• Smoke / Heat Alarms are not a substitute for insurance. The
supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer.
• The chamber inside the Ionisation (Ei141/161RC) Smoke
Alarms contains a small amount of radioactive material
(33kBq of Amercium 241). Do not tamper with the chamber.
You may safely install and clean the Smoke Alarm following
this leaflet’s instructions.
• Do not dispose of your Alarm in a fire.
9. PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE
Use the Smoke / Heat Alarm Test Buttons to familiarise your
family with the Alarm sound and to practice fire drills regularly
with all family members. Draw up a floor plan that will show
each member at least 2 escape routes from each room in the
house.
Children tend to hide when they don’t know what to do. Teach
children how to escape, open windows, and use roll up fire
ladders and stools without adult help. Make sure they know
what to do if the alarm goes off - see overleaf.
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