In Case Of Fire - GE ESL Manuel

WARNING! LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE
ALARMS
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 not installed correctly.
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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.
•
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. 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:
• Do not smoke in bed.
• Do not leave children home alone.
• Never clean with flammable liquids such as gasoline.
• 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.
• Use combustible materials and electrical appliances carefully and only
for their intended uses. Do not overload electrical outlets
• Do not store explosive and/or fast burning materials in your home.
• Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires can start. Be
prepared.

In Case of Fire

In the event of a fire:
• Leave immediately. Don't stop to pack or search for valuables.
• In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay low, crawl if necessary.
The clearest air is usually near the floor.
• If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the door and
door knob 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 a rush of
hot air is felt, 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.
• 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.
Be Prepared
Practice the following steps to prepare you and your family in the event
of a fire:
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• Perform fire drills regularly. Use them to assure recognition of an
alarm signal.
• Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room. It is
important that children be instructed carefully, because they tend to
hide in times of crisis.• Establish one meeting place outside the
home. Insist that everyone meet there during an alarm. This will
eliminate the tragedy of someone reentering the house for a missing
member who is actually safe.
• If you have children and/or physically challenged people residing in
your household, use window decals to help emergency personnel
identify the sleeping quarters of these individuals.
WARNING
Smoke alarms CANNOT provide warnings for fires
resulting from explosions, smoking in bed or other
furniture, ignition of flammable liquids, vapors and
gases, children playing with matches or lighters.
Limited Warranty
ESL is a brand of GE Security. The manufacturer warrants this smoke
alarm (except batteries) to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under conditions of normal use for a term of 3 years from
the date of manufacture.
During the warranty period, if a GE Security product or any of its
components becomes defective, it will be repaired or replaced without
charge.
Out-of-warranty units will be repaired at the discretion of the manufac-
turer or, if not, a card will be forwarded to the customer suggesting a
replacement unit and the cost of that unit.
This warranty does not apply to units which have been subject to abuse,
misuse, negligence or accident, or to which any modifications, alter-
ations or repairs have been made or attempted.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of the smoke
alarm and may be enforced only by such person. During the warranty
period, if the alarm or any warranted components thereof becomes
defective, it will be replaced or repaired without charge at the
manufacturer's discretion if returned in accordance with the following
instructions:
Obtain a Return Authorization Number by calling 1-800-777-4841 or 1-
800-777-1415, then carefully pack it in a well padded and insulated
carton and return, postal charges prepaid to:
Customer Service RMA#
GE Security
2266 Second Street North
North St. Paul, MN 55109
A note should be included advising the nature of the malfunction. Care
must be exercised in the proper packing of alarms returned under this
warranty as GE Security will not be responsible for warranty repairs to
equipment damaged because of improper packing.
The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties,
and implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose are limited in duration for a period of THREE
years from the date of manufacture. Under no circumstances
shall manufacturer be liable to the purchaser or any other
person for incidental or consequential damages of any nature,
including without limitation damages for personal injury or
damages to property, and however occasioned, whether alleged
as resulting from breach of warranty by manufacturer, the
negligence of manufacturer or otherwise. Manufacturer's
liability will in no event exceed the purchase price of the
product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
and exclusions may not apply to you. Unless a longer period is
required by applicable law, any action against manufacturer in
connection with this smoke alarm must be commenced within
one year after the cause of action has occurred.
No agent, employee or representative of the Manufacturer nor any
other person is authorized to modify this warranty in any respect.
Repair or replacement as stated above is the exclusive remedy of the
purchase hereunder. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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