User manual FIRST ALERT SA100

[. . . ] User's Manual AC Powered Ionization Smoke Alarm for the Hearing Impaired Cat. SA100B, ESSA1 OTHER FEATURES OF SMOKE ALARMS Battery (DC) operated smoke alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation. AC powered smoke alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. [. . . ] Some safety experts recommend wiring warning devices like this unit on separate circuits from other appliances, since these circuits are not as likely to be overloaded. Other safety experts recommend wiring these units on the same circuits as appliances so it is more readily apparent if the circuit fails. Whichever circuit you choose, it is recommended you also install battery powered units as back-ups in case of fire on the circuit powering the AC powered units. · Never disconnect the power from an AC powered unit to stop an unwanted alarm. In the case of a true unwanted alarm open a window or fan the smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset automatically when it returns to normal operation. Never remove the batteries from a battery operated unit to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by cooking smoke, etc. ). The alarm will reset automatically. If required, install additional smoke alarms along the slope. "Dead air" spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm. To avoid dead air spaces, follow the installation recommendations below. On ceilings, install smoke alarms as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not possible, install the smoke alarm at least 4 inches (102 mm) from the wall or corner. For wall mounting (if allowed by building codes), the top edge of smoke alarms should be placed between 4 inches (102 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm) from the wall/ceiling line, below typical "dead air" spaces. On a peaked, gabled, or cathedral ceiling, install the first smoke alarm within 3 feet (0. 9 meters) of the peak of the ceiling, measured horizontally. Additional smoke alarms may be required depending on the length, angle, etc. Refer to NFPA 72 for details on requirements for sloped or peaked ceilings. PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE Putting up smoke alarms is one step in protecting your family from fires. You must also reduce the chance a fire will start in your home, and have a plan for escaping safely if one does. To have a good fire safety program, you must: Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in your family, including small children. 1) Draw a floor plan of your home and identify at least two exits from each room and one way to get out of each bedroom without opening the door; 2) Decide on a meeting place a safe distance from home, and make sure everyone knows to wait there; 3) Know where to go to call the Fire Department from outside the home; 4) Make sure everyone--including all children--know what the alarm signal means and how to react to it. Teach them they must be prepared to leave the home by themselves if needed; 5) Hold fire drills every 6 months and practice how to escape safely. Show them how to use an alternate exit if a door is hot and shouldn't be opened. Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, in every bedroom, and in every sleeping area. Keep at least one working fire extinguisher on every floor, and an additional one in the kitchen. [. . . ] If the strobe light does not flash during testing, the smoke alarm should be replaced. IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY If this unit is not working properly, there are a few simple things you should check before returning or replacing the unit: · Make sure it is clean as described in "Regular Maintenance. " A build-up of dirt, dust or grease can affect the unit's performance. · Make sure it is receiving AC power from the household current. CAUTION! It is important to test this unit every week to make sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the recommended way to test this smoke alarm. Press and hold the test button on the cover until the alarm sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds after you release the button). [. . . ]