3. Get out as fast as you can. Do not stop
for packing. Have a prearranged meeting
place outside for all family members. Check
everybody is there.
4. Call the Fire Brigade from a neighbour’s
house or mobile phone. Remember to give your
name and address.
5.
NEVER
re-enter a burning house.
4. Alarm Limitations
Limitations of Smoke Alarms
While Smoke Alarms are extremely effective,
independent authorities have stated that they
may be ineffective in some circumstances.
There are a number of reasons for this:
• Smoke Alarms will not work if the batteries
are depleted or if they are not connected.
Replace the batteries if necessary. Also check
the replace by date on the side of the Alarm.
• Smoke Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient
smoke does not reach the Alarm. Smoke may
be prevented from reaching the Alarm if the
fire is too far away, for example, if the fire is
on another floor, behind a closed door, in a
a repair - see section 5 ‘Getting Your Alarm
Serviced’.
• This appliance is intended ONLY for premises
having a residential type environment.
• This is not a portable product. It must be
mounted following the instructions in this
instruction leaflet.
• Smoke Alarms are not a substitute for insurance.
The supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer.
Fire Safety Hints
Store petrol and other flammable materials in
proper containers.
Discard oily or flammable rags.
Always use a metal fireplace screen and have
chimneys cleaned regularly.
Replace worn or damaged sockets, switches,
home wiring and cracked or frayed electrical
cords and plugs.
Do not overload electrical circuits.
Keep matches away from children.
Never smoke in bed. In rooms where you
do smoke, always check under cushions for
smouldering cigarettes and ashes.
Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have
a recognised approval label.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector
guards unless the combination has been
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
This device cannot protect all persons at all
times. It may not protect against the three
most common causes of fatal fires:
1. Smoking in bed.
2. Leaving children at home alone.
3. Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as
petrol.
Further information can be obtained from the
Fire Department.
Planning Your Escape Route For When The
Alarms Sound
1. Check room doors for heat or smoke. Do not
open a hot door. Use an alternate escape route.
Close doors behind you as you leave.
2. If smoke is heavy, crawl out, staying close to
floor. Take short breaths, if possible, through a
wet cloth or hold your breath. More people die
from smoke inhalation than from flames.
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