BRK electronic Smoke Alarms manual

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    1 INSIDE THIS MANUAL THIS USER’S MANUAL HAS BEEN RESIZED TO PRINT OUT ON 8-1/2 x 11” PAGES. BLACK page numbers reference the original printed document. RED page numbers reference this web version. Other Features Of Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Special Compliance Conside[...]

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    2 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 r ecently consumed alcohol or drugs; 3) the alarm is drowned out by noise from ster eo, TV , traffic, air conditioner or other appliances; 4) [...]

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    3 PROTECTING Y OUR FAMILY FROM FIRE Putting up smoke alarms is one step in protecting your family from fir es. Y ou must also reduce the chance a fire will start in your home, and have a plan for escaping safely if one does. T o have a good fire safety program, you must: Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in your family ,[...]

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    4 T o install this smoke alarm, follow these steps: This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary . T ools you will need: • Pencil • Drill with 3/16 ” (5 mm) drill bit • Standard/Flathead screwdriver • Hammer 1. Hold base fi rmly and pull up on cover tab marked “ OPEN HERE. ” This will open the hinge[...]

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    5 IF THIS SMOKE ALARM GOES INTO ALARM Responding T o An Alarm During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating hor n pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. If the unit alarms and you are not absolutely certain of the source of the smoke, get everyone out of the house immediately . Stay calm and follow your family escape plan. Stay as low to the g[...]