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Locations to avoid
Do not install smoke alarms:
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In or near areas where combustion particles are normally
present such as in kitchens, garages, near furnaces, hot
water heaters, or gas space heaters.
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On the ceiling in rooms next to kitchens where there is no
transom between the kitchen and such rooms.
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In damp or very humid areas or next to bathrooms with
showers. Locate detectors at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) away from
bathrooms.
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In very cold or very hot areas.
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In dusty, dirty, or insect infested areas.
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Near fresh air inlets or returns or excessively drafty areas.
Heating/air conditioning vents, fans, and fresh air intakes
can drive smoke away from smoke alarms.
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In dead air spaces at the top of peaked ceilings or in
corners where walls and ceiling meet. Dead air may
prevent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm.
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Near fluorescent light fixtures. Locate smoke alarms at
least 10 ft. (3 m) away from these fixtures.
Note:
Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable
for that purpose.
Limitations of smoke alarms
WARNING:
Risk of personal injury or death. Smoke alarms
cannot provide warnings for fires resulting from explosions,
smoking in bed or other furniture, ignition of flammable liquids,
vapors, and gases, or children playing with matches or lighters.
Failure to properly install, test, and maintain a smoke alarm
system may cause it to fail resulting in loss of life or property.
Smoke alarms may not work under all conditions. Smoke
alarms cannot provide total protection of life or property and
are not a substitute for insurance. All alarms are subject to
possible compromise or failure-to-warn for a variety of reasons.
For example:
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This smoke alarm will not operate and an alarm will not
sound if its batteries are dead, removed, or installed
incorrectly.
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Radio signals transmitted by this smoke alarm may be
blocked or reflected by metal objects. Adjacent devices or
systems using radio frequency signals may interfere with
the operation of this alarm. Test the system weekly to
ensure signals are transmitted and received properly.
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Closed or partially closed doors and distance can block or
reduce the alarm sound from this alarm. This alarm is not
designed for the hearing impaired.
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Smoke alarms cannot detect smoke inside chimneys,
walls, roofs, or smoke blocked by a closed door.
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Smoke alarms may not detect smoke on other levels of
the building.
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Smoke alarms may not warn in time when fires are caused
by smoking in bed, explosions, improper storage of
flammables, overloaded electrical circuits, or other
hazardous conditions.
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Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not
awaken all sleeping individuals, and that it is the
responsibility of individuals in the household that are
capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those
who may not be awakened by the alarm sound, or to those
who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area
unassisted.
Fire prevention and escape
The purpose of an early warning smoke alarm is to detect the
presence of fire in its early stages and sound an alarm giving
the occupants time to exit the premises safely.
Avoid fire hazards
No detection device can protect life in all situations. Therefore,
safeguards should be taken to avoid potentially dangerous
situations as follows:
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Do not smoke in bed.
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Do not leave children home alone.
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Never clean with flammable liquids such as gasoline.
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Properly store materials. Use general good housekeeping
techniques to keep your home neat and tidy. A cluttered
basement, attic, or other storage area is an open invitation
to fire.
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Use combustible materials and electrical appliances
carefully and only for their intended uses.
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Do not overload electrical outlets.
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Do not store explosive and/or fast burning materials in
your home.
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Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires can
start. Be prepared.
In case of fire
In the event of a fire, do the following:
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Leave immediately. Don't stop to pack or search for
valuables.
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In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay low, crawl if
necessary. The clearest air is usually near the floor.
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If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the
door and doorknob to see if undue heat is present. If they
seem cool, brace your foot against the bottom of the door
with your hip against the door and one hand against the
top edge. Open it slightly. If you feel a rush of hot air, slam
the door quickly and latch it. Unvented fire tends to build
up considerable pressure. Be sure all members of the
household realize and understand this danger.
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Use your neighbor's phone or a street fire alarm box to call
the fire department. The job of extinguishing the fire
should be left to the professionals.
P/N 1061280-ML • REV B • ISS 25JUN12
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