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LIMITED WARRANTY
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RK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK
®
b
rand and First Alert
®
brand products, warrants that for a period of ten years from the date
o
f purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and
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orkmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or
any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty
p
eriod. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured
p
roduct or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement
may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is
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our exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
i
nitial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
r
eceipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do
n
ot have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
c
onditions of this warranty.
T
his warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
i
mproper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
d
isassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of
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od, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that
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re included with this unit.
B
RK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to
the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
m
erchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
c
onsequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
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ights that vary from state to state or province to province.
H
ow to Obtain Warranty Service
S
ervice:
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f service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
In ord
er to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs
D
ivision at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time,
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onday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the
model number and date of purc
hase available when calling.
For Wa
rranty Serv
ice return
to:
BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of a build-up of dirt,
dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm cover, or installation in an improper
location. Alarms with battery back-up may not work because of dead,
missing or weak batteries. Clean the Smoke Alarm as described in
“Regular Maintenance”—and install a fresh battery if unit has battery
back-up—then 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.
• If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms (like those
caused by cooking smoke), tr
y r
elocating the Smoke Alarm.
• If the alarm sounds when no smoke is visible, try cleaning or
relocating the Smoke Alarm. The cover may be dirty.
• If the alarm does not sound during testing, make sure it is
receiving AC power from the household current.
If the strobe light lens is loose or broken, the entire unit should be
replaced immediately. Never remove the strobe light lens for any
r
eason. Doing so can per
manently damage the unit and will void
your war
ranty.
Always discharge the branch circuit before servicing an AC or
AC/DC Smoke Alarm. First, turn off the AC power at the circuit
br
eaker or fuse box. Next, r
emove the batter
y fr
om Smoke Alar
ms
with battery back-up. Finally, press and hold the test button for
5-10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit.
If the Smoke Alarm is still not operating properly, and it is still under
warranty, please see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited
Warranty below.
Do not tr
y fixing the alar
m yourself – this will void your warranty!
RESPONDING TO AN ALARM, Continued
• Never disconnect the AC power to quiet an unwanted alarm.
D
isconnecting the power disables the alarm so it cannot
s
ense smoke. This will remove your protection. Instead open
a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will
r
eset automatically
•
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Attempting to disconnect the
p
ower connector from the unit when the power is on may result
i
n electrical shock, serious injury or death.
W
hen an interconnected system of AC powered units is in alarm, the
a
larm indicator light on the unit(s) that triggered the alarm will blink
rapidly. It will remain OFF on any remaining units.
If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the
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moke, get everyone out of the house immediately. Stay calm and follow
your family escape plan. Stay as low to the ground as possible, and
cover your mouth with a damp cloth. Never open a door before testing
i
t to see if it is hot. Call the Fire Department from outside, and give
them your address then name. Read “What To Do In Case Of Fire” for
more information.
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f the unit alarms and you are certain that the source of smoke is not a
fire—cooking smoke or an extremely dusty furnace, for example—open
a
nearby window or door and fan the smoke away from the unit. This
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ill silence the alarm, and once the smoke clears the unit will reset
automatically.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
• Don’t panic, stay calm. Follow your family escape plan.
• Get out of the house as quickly as possible. Don’t stop to
get dressed or collect anything.
• 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.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth (pre
ferably wet).
Take short, shallow bre
aths.
• Meet at your planned meeting place outside your home,
and do a head count to make sure everybody got out safely.
• Call the Fire Department as soon as possible from outside.
Give your address, then your name.
• Never go back inside a burning building for any reason.
• Contact your Fire Department for ideas on making your home safer.
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Smoke Alarms"
for details.
RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT FOR
HEARING IMPAIRED SMOKE ALARMS
WITH INTEGRATED STROBE LIGHT
Smoke Alarms with Integrated Strobe lights intended for the hearing
impaired should be located in the bedroom where a hearing impaired
person sleeps. Additional alarms should be located in any room where
a hearing impaired person may be present and need to be notified of a
smoke danger.
According to NFPA 72, for wall mounting, a 177 candela strobe light
must be used in a sleeping area when mounting height of lens is less
than 24 inches (61 cm) from the ceiling. A Smoke Alarm with an
integrated Strobe light must be placed in accordance with the Smoke
Alarm placement recommendations.
For Wall Mounting the alarm should be between 4 inches and 12 inches
(102 mm and 305 mm) from ceiling to avoid the "dead air space". For
Ceiling Mounting the alarm should be placed at least 4 inches (102 mm)
from wall or corner (see "Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms" below).
In addition, for wall or ceiling mounting, the unit must be located within
16 linear feet (4.8 meters) from top of lens to the pillow (See diagram).
RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT