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or permanently impaired hearing may result in
the Warning Handset not being heard. Stereos,
traffic and other loud sources may also prevent
the Warning Handset from being heard. Heavy
sleepers and residents under the influence of
alcohol or drugs may also not hear or respond to
the Warning Handset. Test and check that you can
hear the Warning Handset in all circumstances.
The Warning Handset employs the latest
technology and is independently tested as being
compliant with the applicable clauses of relevant
British and European Standards. However, as with
any electronic product, it might fail and may not
produce an alarm within sufficient time to alert
you of the danger and provide adequate time
for your escape. In order to maximize your level
of safety, always test your Warning Handset by
testing all other alarms in the system every week
to ensure it is in full working order and that the
radio frequency (RF) link between the alarms had
not been compromised. (See “Testing” on page
13
).
NOTE:
The Warning Handset, smoke and CO
alarms should not be considered as a substitute
for life or property insurance. The Handset should
be replaced immediately in the event of failure,
and replaced every ten years.
Although the Warning Handset may be of some
assistance to alert someone with mild hearing
impairment, it is not designed to be an alarm
device for deaf and hard of hearing people. Deaf
and hard of hearing people should seek advice for
the installation of a device certified to BS 5446-3:
2005.
CAUTION:
Your Warning Handset is a sealed
AC electrical device, and no attempt should be
made to open the main casing. Attempting to
open the main case will:
• Damage your Warning Handset
• Possibly result in exposure to a potentially
lethal electric shock
• Impair its operation
