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4.
This smoke alarm is designed to be used inside a single
family home only. In multifamily buildings, each
individual living unit should have its own smoke alarms.
Do not install in non-residential buildings as this smoke
alarm is not a substitute for a complete alarm system.
5.
Install a smoke alarm in every room and on every level of
the home. Smoke may not reach the smoke alarm for many
reasons. For example, if a fire starts in a remote part of the
home, on another level, in a chimney, wall, roof, or on the
other side of a closed door, smoke may not reach the
smoke alarm in time to alert household members. A smoke
alarm will not promptly detect a fire except in the area or
room in which it is installed.
6.
Smoke alarm may not alert every household member every
time. The alarm horn is loud in order to alert individuals to
a potential danger. However, there may be some
circumstances where a household member may not hear the
alarm (i.e. outdoor or indoor noise, sound sleepers, drug or
alcohol usage, the hard of hearing, etc.). If you suspect that
this smoke alarm may not alert a household member, install
and maintain specialty smoke alarms. Household member
must hear the alarm’s warning sound and quickly respond
to it to reduce the risk of injury, or death that may result
from fire, if a household member is hard of hearing, install
special smoke alarms with lights or vibrating devices to
alert occupants.
7.
Smoke alarms can only sound their alarms when they
detect smoke or detect combustion particles in the air. They
do not sense heat, flame, or gas. This smoke alarm is
designed to give audible warning of a developing fire.
However, many fires are fast - burning, explosive, or
intentional, and others are caused by carelessness or safety
hazards. In such circumstances, Smoke may not reach the
alarm
QUICKLY ENOUGH
to ensure safe escape.
Therefore the installation of smoke alarms is not a
substitute for practicing fire safety in the home.
8.
Smoke alarms have limitations. This smoke alarm is not
foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives or property
from fire. Smoke alarms are not a substitute for insurance.
Homeowners and renters should have adequate insure to
protect their lives and property. In addition, it is possible
for the smoke alarm to fail at any time. For this reason, you
must test the smoke alarm weekly and replace them every
10 years.
Do Not Install Smoke Alarms in
the Following Places:
• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when
you start your automobile.
• Less than 12" (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type
ceiling.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or
rise above 100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or
failure to alarm.
• In very humid areas (greater than 85% R.H.). Moisture or
steam can cause nuisance alarms.
• In insect-infested areas.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of
the following: the door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom
containing a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for
heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans,
or other high air flow areas.
• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a
kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence
feature or be a photoelectric type.
• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause
nuisance alarms.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
• Unless the combination (alarm and guard) has been
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
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