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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS
This Smoke Alar
m alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire
detection systems in places housing many people—like apar
tment
buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-
ter
m health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group
homes of any kind—even if they wer
e once single-family homes. It is not
a suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses,
industrial facilities, commer
cial buildings, and special-purpose non-resi-
dential buildings which r
equire special fire detection and alarm systems.
Depending on the building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may be
used to pr
ovide additional protection in these facilities.
The following infor
mation applies to all four types of buildings listed below:
In new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC
power
ed Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can be
used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to NFPA
72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local building
codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection requirements
in buildings not defined as “households.”
1. Single-Family Residence:
Single family home, townhouse. It is recommended Smoke Alarms be installed
on every level of the home, in every bedr
oom, and in each bedroom hallway.
2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:
Apartment building, condominium. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in
individual apartments or condos, provided a primary fire detection system
already exists to meet fire detection requirements in common areas like
lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may
not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local fire protection
ordinances/regulations.
3. Institutions: Hospitals, day care facilities, long-term health care facilities.
This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in individual patient sleeping/resident
rooms, provided a primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire
detection requirements in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches.
Using this Smoke Alarm in common areas may not provide sufficient warning
to all residents or meet local fire protection ordinances/regulations.
4. Hotels and Motels: Also boarding houses and dormitories. This Smoke
Alarm is suitable for use inside individual sleeping/resident rooms, provided a
primary fire detection system already exists to meet fire detection requirements
in common areas like lobbies, hallways, or porches. Using this Smoke Alarm in
common areas may not provide sufficient warning to all residents or meet local
fire protection ordinances/regulations.
LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke Alarms have played a key r
ole in reducing deaths resulting from home
fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms can only
work if they ar
e properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke
reaches the Alarms. They are not foolproof.
Smoke alar
ms may not waken all individuals.
Practice the escape plan at
least twice a year
, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grand-
parents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before
holding a fir
e drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others do not
r
eadily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if there are infants or family
members with mobility limitations, make sure that someone is assigned to
assist them in fir
e drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended
that you hold a fir
e drill while family members are sleeping in order to deter-
mine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to
determine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emer
gency.
Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot
work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of
batteries ar
e used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly. AC units cannot
work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse or circuit breaker,
failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical fire that burns the
electrical wir
es, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or
AC power, install both types of units.
Smoke Alar
ms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the
Alar
ms.
Smoke fr
om fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other side
of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the Alarm.
That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedr
oom or sleeping
ar
ea—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed at night—and
in the hallway between them.
Smoke Alar
ms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
dwelling.
For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not detect
smoke from a basement fire until the fire spreads. This may not give you
enough time to escape safely
. That is why recommended minimum protection
is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and every bedroom on every level
of your dwelling. Even with a unit on every floor, stand-alone units may not
pr
ovide as much protection as interconnected units, especially if the fire starts
in a remote area. Some safety experts recommend installing interconnected
AC powered units with battery back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or
professional fire detection systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units
alarm. Interconnected units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone
units since all units alarm when one detects smoke.
Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or
exceeds current standards, it may not be heard if: 1) the unit is located outside a
closed or partially closed door, 2) residents recently consumed alcohol or drugs,
3) the Alarm is drowned out by noise from stereo, TV, traffic, air conditioner or
other appliances, 4) residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers.
Special
purpose units, like those with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for
hearing impaired residents.
Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not reach the
unit immediately. Examples of this include persons smoking in bed, chil-
dren playing with matches, or fires caused by violent explosions resulting
from escaping gas.
Smoke Alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke Alarms
are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time. You must test the
unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke Alarms cannot prevent
or extinguish fires. They are not a substitute for property or life insurance.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced immediately
if it is not operating properly. You should always replace a Smoke Alarm after
10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase date on the space provided
on back of unit.
First Alert
®
is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under license.
ONELINK
TM
is a trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
®
brand and products, warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this product will be free
from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the
warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made
with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original r
etail pur
chaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase
is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way
change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage r
esulting fr
om any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage
or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the
warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the br
each of any expr
ess or implied warranty
. Except to the extent prohibited by
applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states,
pr
ovinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 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 rights that vary from state to
state or province to province.
How to Obtain W
arranty Service
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005,
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when
calling. 303 Nelson A
venue, Neosho, MO 64850-8806.
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty
, expr
ess or implied, written or oral, including that of mer
chantability or fitness for any particular purpose with r
espect
to battery.
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ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS, Continued
Smoke Alar
ms for the hearing impaired:
Special purpose Smoke Alarms
should be installed for the hearing impaired. They include a visual alarm and
an audible alarm hor
n, and meet the requirements of the Americans With
Disabilities Act. These units can be inter
connected so if one unit senses
smoke, all units alarm.
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
All these Smoke Alarms ar
e designed to provide early warning of fires if located,
installed and cared for as described in the user’s manual, and if smoke reaches
the Alarm. If you are unsure which type of unit to install, refer to NFPA (National
Fir
e Protection Association) 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life
Safety Code). National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
Local building codes may also require specific units
in new construction or in dif
ferent areas of the home.