BRK electronic s user manual

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OTHER FEATURES OF SMOKE ALARMS
User’s Manual
Battery (DC) operated smoke alarms: Provide protection even when electricity fails, provided the batteries are fresh
Long Life Lithium Power
and correctly installed. Units are easy to install, and do not require professional installation.
Smoke Alarm
AC powered smoke alarms: Can be interconnected so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. They do not operate
Cat. 4000LB
if electricity fails. Units must be i

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Smoke alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit meets or exceeds current standards, AGENCY PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 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; IMPORTANT! 4) residents are hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, lik

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PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM 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: WARNING! Develop a family escape plan and practice it with everyone in your family, including small children. 1) Draw a floor plan • The battery was shipped “backwards” in the smoke alarm to keep

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To install this smoke alarm, follow these steps: WEEKLY TESTING This unit is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, or on the wall if necessary. Tools you will need: WARNING! • Pencil NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or • Drill with 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit to your home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). If you choose to use

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IF THIS SMOKE ALARM GOES INTO ALARM IF YOUR SMOKE ALARM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY IMPORTANT! WARNING! Smoke alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or weak batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or • If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it is warning you of a potentially dangerous grease on the smoke alarm cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the smoke alarm as described in situation that requires your immediate attention. NEV