Operating the SK2
Care@Home™ Smoke Detector User Guide
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Operating the SK2
The SK2 senses smoke when the smoke enters the smoke detection chamber. When the SK2 detects
smoke:
An alarm is sounded.
The alarm LED lights up red.
The control panel makes an emergency call.
NOTE
: The emergency call cannot be canceled. The emergency call is made
even while the alarm is sounding.
If the alarm sounds and you are not testing the SK2, the SK2 may have detected smoke. Proceed as
follows:
1.
Determine if:
The alarm is real:
Is there smoke?
Is there a fire?
The alarm is false
2.
If the alarm is triggered by smoke from a non-serious event such as smoke from cooking, open a
window and fan the air to remove the smoke or dust. The alarm turns off as soon as the air is
completely clear of smoke.
3.
If the alarm is triggered by a fire or a real threat of fire, evacuate as rehearsed and call the fire
department.
WARNING!
Do not stand close to the SK2 when the alarm sounds. Too much
exposure to the buzzer at close range may be harmful to your hearing.
