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ESL 500 Series
Maintaining the Detector
These smoke detectors are designed for easy field service and
maintenance. When installed and used properly, they require
minimal maintenance.
The smoke detector should be tested monthly. See Testing the
Detector Sensitivity and Smoke Testing the Detector.
WARNING
Smoke detectors CANNOT provide warnings for fires resulting
from explosions, smoking in bed or other furniture, ignition of
flammable liquids, vapors and gases, children playing with
matches or lighters.
Failure to properly install, test, and maintain a smoke detector
system may cause it to fail resulting in loss of life and/or
property.
Fire Prevention and Escape
The purpose of an early warning smoke detector is to detect the presence of
fire in its early stages and sound an alarm giving the occupants time to exit
the premises safely.
Avoid Fire Hazards
No detection device can protect life in all situations. Therefore, safeguards
should be taken to avoid potentially dangerous situations as follows:
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Do not smoke in bed.
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Do not leave children home alone.
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Never clean with flammable liquids such as gasoline.
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Properly store materials. Use general good housekeeping techniques to
keep your home neat and tidy. A cluttered basement, attic, or other
storage area is an open invitation to fire.
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Use combustible materials and electrical appliances carefully and only
for their intended uses. Do not overload electrical outlets.
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Do not store explosive and/or fast burning materials in your home.
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Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires can start.
Be prepared.
In Case of Fire
In the event of a fire, you should do the following:
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Leave immediately. Don’t stop to pack or search for valuables.
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In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay low, crawl if necessary. The
clearest air is usually near the floor.
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If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the door and door
knob to see if undue heat is present. If they seem cool, brace your foot
against the bottom of the door with your hip against the door and one
hand against the top edge. Open it slightly. If a rush of hot air is felt,
slam the door quickly and latch it. Unvented fire tends to build up
considerable pressure. Be sure all members of the household realize and
understands this danger.
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Use your neighbor’s phone or a street fire alarm box to call the fire
department. The job of extinguishing the fire should be left to the
professionals.
Be Prepared
Practice the following steps to prepare you and your family in the event
of a fire:
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Perform fire drills regularly. Use them to assure recognition of an alarm
signal.
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Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room. It is important
that children be instructed carefully, because they tend to hide in times
of crisis.
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Establish one meeting place outside the home. Insist that everyone meet
there during an alarm. This will eliminate the tragedy of someone
reentering the house for a missing member who is actually safe.
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If you have children and/or physically challenged people residing in
your household, use window decals to help emergency personnel
identify the sleeping quarters of these individuals.
Limited Warranty
ESL is a brand name of Interlogix, Inc. The manufacturer warrants this
smoke alarm to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
conditions of normal use for a term of 3 years from the date of manufacture.
During the warranty period, if an Interlogix product or any of its compo-
nents becomes defective, it will be repaired or replaced without charge.
Out-of-warranty units will be repaired at the discretion of the manufacturer,
if not, a card will be forwarded to the customer suggesting a replacement
unit and the cost of that unit.
This warranty does not apply to units which have been subject to abuse,
misuse, negligence or accident, or to which any modifications, alterations
or repairs have been made or attempted.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of the smoke alarm
and may be enforced only by such person. During the warranty period, if
the alarm or any warranted components thereof becomes defective, at the
manufacturer’s discretion, it will be replaced or repaired without charge if
returned in accordance with the following instructions:
Obtain a Return Authorization Number by calling 1-800-648-7422 or 503-
692-4052, then carefully pack it in a well padded and insulated carton and
return, postal charges prepaid to:
Customer Service
Interlogix, Inc.
12345 SW Leveton Drive
Tualatin, OR 97062-9938
A note should be included advising the nature of the malfunction. Care
must be exercised in the proper packing of alarms returned under this
warranty as Interlogix will not be responsible for warranty repairs to
equipment damaged because of improper packing.
The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties, and
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose are limited in duration for a period of 3 years from the date of
manufacture. Under no circumstances shall manufacturer be liable to
the purchaser or any other person for incidental or consequential
damages of any nature, including without limitation damages for
personal injury or damages to property, and however occasioned,
whether alleged as resulting from breach of warranty by manufac-
turer, the negligence of manufacturer or otherwise. Manufacturer’s
liability will in no event exceed the purchase price of the product. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. Unless a
longer period is required by applicable law, any action against
manufacturer in connection with this smoke alarm must be commenced
within one year after the cause of action has occurred.
No agent, employee or representative of the Manufacturer nor any other
person is authorized to modify this warranty in any respect. Repair or
replacement as stated above is the exclusive remedy of the purchase
hereunder. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
WARNING
Limitations of smoke detectors
Smoke detectors are very reliable, but may not work under all conditions.
No smoke detector provides total protection of life or property. Smoke
detectors are not a substitute for life insurance.
Smoke detectors require a source of power to work.
This smoke detector will not operate and the alarm will not sound if the
detector is not installed properly.
Smoke detectors may not be heard. A sound sleeper or someone who has
taken drugs or alcohol may not awaken if the detector is installed outside a
bedroom. Closed or partially closed doors and distance can block sound.
This detector is not designed for the hearing impaired.
Smoke detectors may not always activate and provide warning early
enough. Smoke detectors only activate when enough smoke reaches the
detector. If a fire starts in a chimney, wall, roof, on the other side of closed
doors, or on a different level of the property enough smoke may not reach
the detector for it to alarm.
Smoke detectors are a significant help in reducing loss, injury and even
death. However, no matter how good a detection device is, nothing
works perfectly under every circumstance and we must warn you that
you cannot expect a smoke detector to ensure that you will never suffer
any damage or injury.
