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PECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS

This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire

detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment

uildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, long-

term health care facilities, nursing homes, day care facilities, or group

homes of any kind—even if they were once single-family homes. It is not

suitable substitute for complete fire detection systems in warehouses,

industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and special-purpose non-resi-

dential buildings which require special fire detection and alarm systems.

epending on the building codes in your area, this Smoke Alarm may be

used to provide additional protection in these facilities.

he following information applies to all four types of buildings listed below:

n new construction, most building codes require the use of AC or AC/DC

powered Smoke Alarms only. AC, AC/DC, or DC powered Smoke Alarms can

e used in existing construction as specified by local building codes. Refer to

FPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), local

building codes, or consult your Fire Department for detailed fire protection

equirements in buildings not defined as “households.”

1. Single-Family Residence:

ingle family home, townhouse. It is recommended Smoke Alarms be installed

on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and in each bedroom hallway.

2. Multi-Family or Mixed Occupant Residence:

partment building, condominium. This Smoke Alarm is suitable for use in

ndividual 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

moke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home

fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms can only

ork if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and if smoke

reaches the Alarms. They are not foolproof.

moke alarms may not waken all individuals.

ractice the escape plan at

east twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to grand-

parents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice before

olding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping. If children or others do not

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

ssist them in fire drill and in the event of an emergency. It is recommended

hat you hold a fire drill while family members are sleeping in order to deter-

mine their response to the sound of the smoke alarm while sleeping and to

etermine whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.

Smoke Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units cannot

work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong type of

atteries are 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

lectrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the limitations of battery or

AC power, install both types of units.

moke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the

larms.

moke from 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.

hat is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or sleeping

rea—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed at night—and

in the hallway between them.

moke Alarms 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

nough 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

rovide 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

rofessional 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.

ONELINK

is a r

egister

ed 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 fr

om the date of initial r

etail pur

chase 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 resulting from 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 pr

ohibited 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,

provinces 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

ranty Ser

vice

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. For W

ranty Ser

vice r

eturn to:

BRK Brands, Inc., 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906

Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect

to battery.

Printed in Mexico M08-0149-003 Q 08/08

ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS, Continued

Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the

ombination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.

ll these Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning of fires if located,

nstalled 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

ire Protection Association) 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and NFPA 101 (Life

afety Code). National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,

Quincy, MA 02269-9101.

Local building codes may also require specific units

n new construction or in different areas of the home.

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