IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM
During an alarm, you will hear a loud, continuous horn pattern:
beep, beep, beep...
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If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning
you of a potentially dangerous situation that requires your
immediate attention. NEVER ignore any alarm. Ignoring the
alarm may result in injury or death.
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Never remove the power cells from this Smoke Alarm to stop an
unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc.). Removing the
power cells disables the alarm so it cannot sense smoke, and
removes your protection. Instead use the Silence feature, then
open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The
Smoke Alarm will reset automatically.
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If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
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Don’t panic; stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
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Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to
get dressed or collect anything.
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Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening them.
If a door is cool, open it slowly. Don’t open a hot door. Keep doors
and windows closed, unless you must escape through them.
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Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (preferably damp).
Take short, shallow breaths.
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Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
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Call the Fire Brigade as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
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Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
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Contact your Fire Brigade for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms"
for details.
TO DEACTIVATE THE SMOKE ALARM
The power cells in this unit are not replaceable. Once they reach the
end of their service life, or after 10 years—whichever comes first—
you must install a new Smoke Alarm.
NOTE:
The low power warning sounds like the reminder “chirp” for the
Silence Feature. When you activate the Silence Feature, the unit will
“chirp” about once a minute for up to 15 minutes as a reminder. To
make sure you are truly hearing the low power warning and not the
reminder for the Silence Feature, wait at least 30 minutes before deacti-
vating the unit.
After 10 years or after the “low power warning” sounds
(whichever comes first):
1. Remove the label on the bottom of the unit
and locate the flat round tab.
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver in the slot and
turn clockwise (to the right) until the tab
comes out. This will discharge the power cells
and deactivate the unit.
3. Once you deactivate this unit, it will not detect
smoke or alarm. It cannot be reactivated.
You must install a new unit to continue your
protection.
4. Install a new Smoke Alarm immediately!
USING THE SILENCE FEATURE
The Silence Feature can temporarily quiet an unwanted alarm for several
minutes. To use this feature, press the blue “Push to Silence” button on
the cover. The alarm will “chirp” about once a minute (for up to 15 min-
utes) to remind you the alarm has been silenced. The “chirping” will stop
when the unit returns to normal operation. If the unit will not silence and
no heavy smoke is present, or if it stays in silence mode continuously
(“chirps” for longer than 30 minutes), the unit should be replaced imme-
diately. See “To Deactivate the Smoke Alarm”.
The Silence Feature does not disable the unit—it makes it tem-
porarily less sensitive to smoke. For your safety, if smoke around
the unit is dense enough to suggest a potentially dangerous situa-
tion, it will stay in alarm, or may re-alarm quickly. If you do not
know the source of the smoke, do not assume it is an unwanted
alarm. Not responding to an alarm can result in property loss, injury
or death.
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LIMITED GUARANTEE
BRK Brands Europe Ltd., (“the Company”), guarantees its enclosed
Smoke Alarm to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of ten years from the date of
purchase. BRK Brands Europe Ltd. makes no other express guarantee
for this Smoke Alarm. No agent, representative, dealer or employee of
the Company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or
limitations of the Guarantee. The Company’s obligation of this
Guarantee shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of
the alarm which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship
under normal use and service during the ten year period commencing
with date of purchase. The Company shall not be obligated to repair or
replace alarms which are found to be in need of repair because of
damage, unreasonable use, modifications or alterations occurring after
the date of purchase.
How to Obtain Guarantee Service
Service:
If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
In order to obtain guarantee service, please telephone the Customer
Service Dept. on 01275 845024 to arrange return.
This Smoke Alarm is designed to operate for 10 years, and is backed by
a 10-year limited guarantee. To date, the actual Alarm, however, has not
been tested for 10 years. The power cells in this Smoke Alarm are not
replaceable. When they reach the end of their service life, you must
replace the entire Smoke Alarm to continue your protection.
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead or weak
power cells, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm
cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as
described in “Regular Maintenance,” and test the Smoke Alarm again.
If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or if the problem
persists, replace the Smoke Alarm immediately.
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If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those
caused by cooking smoke), try relocating the Smoke Alarm.
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If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
relocating the Smoke Alarm. The Alarm may be dirty or dusty.
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If the alarm no longer sounds during testing, replace the Smoke
Alarm!
If the Smoke Alarm was properly activated, and had previ-
ously alarmed during testing, the power cells are at the end of their
service life. (See “Regular Maintenance.”)
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If the alarm will not silence when you use the Silence feature,
DO NOT IGNORE THE ALARM! This indicates a potentially
dangerous situation.
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If the Smoke Alarm “chirps” about once a minute (for more than
30 minutes), Replace the Smoke Alarm! (See “Regular
Maintenance.”) This is the low power cell warning.
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under
guarantee, please see “How to Obtain Guarantee Service” in the Limited
Guarantee below.
Do not try fixing the alarm yourself – this will void your guarantee!
