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Preparation of an evacuation plan Is of prime importance in fire
prevention. Establish a household emergency evacuation plan in the
event of fire. Refer to the Smoke Detector instructions (or exact
mounting, layout and spacing.
1 - Evaluate possible escape routes from your home.
2 - Select 2 escape routes from each room.
3 - Rooms on the second floor should have a rope ladder Be sure it will
reach the ground.
4 - Draw a sketch of your escape plan so everyone is familiar with it.
5 - Practice your escape plan to assure that everyone knows what to do.
6 - Establish a meeting place outside where your family is to report.
Once you have evacuated, the house do not return to a burning
house.
7 - Advise the local fire authority that you have installed a fire alarm
system.
8 - When the fire alarm signals, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Do not stop for
belongings.
9 - If a fire occurs, test the door. If hot, use your alternate route. If the
door is cool, brace your shoulder against it and open it cautiously.
Shut the door to help prevent the fire and smoke from spreading.
Crawl through smoke, holding your breath.
10 - Contact the Fire Department from a neighbor's telephone.
11 - Everyone including neighbors should be familiar with the Fire and
Burglary signals
SYSTEM TESTING
This control unit was manufactured under rigid quality standards.
Maintenance is best performed by your installing company with
trained service personnel.
Installing Company: ____________________________________
Telephone Number: ____________________________________
It is recommended that you test your system once a week using the
following procedure:
* Note: If your system Is monitored by a Central Station then
contact them prior to performing this test.
1-Arm your security system.
2-Activate the system by opening a protected zone (example,
window or door).
3-Confirm that the alarm sounding device (bell or siren) activates.
4-Disarm the system to silence the system and return to normal
status.
In order to test the backup battery the following procedure should
be performed;
1 - Remove the AC transformer from the AC outlet by removing the
restraining screw which secures the transformer to the wall.
(Note: the screw is not present in models sold in Canada).
2 - Observe that status light flashes on the keypad.
3 - Activate your alarm system using steps 1-4 listed above.
4- Replace the AC transformer to the AC outlet and secure using the
retaining screw (Note: The retaining screw is not present in
models sold in Canada).
The National Fire Protection Association publishes a standard for
household fire warning equipment. N.F.P.A. #74. Further Informa-
tion can be obtained by contacting; NEPA Public Affairs Dept.,
Batterymarch Park. Quincy, MA 02269.
If you have any further questions about the operation of your
system, call your installer.
INSTALLATION LAYOUT
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire
detection equipment in the location as follows:
BEDROOM
BEDROOM BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
KITCHEN
In homes with more than one sleeping
area a smoke detector should be
provided to protect each area.
A smoke detector shall be located between the sleeping area
and the rest of the house.
- Refer to N.F.P.A. #74 Appendix B-1.1 thru B-10.
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