First Alert SA97CN user manual

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BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM
USER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT! Read “Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms” and
SMOKE AND FIRE* ALARM
“Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms” before beginning. This unit
monitors the air, and when smoke reaches its sensing chamber, it
alarms. It can give you more time to escape before fire spreads. This
unit can ONLY give an early warning of developing fires if it is installed,
maintained and located where smoke can reach it, and where all resi-
dents can hear it,

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HOW TO INSTALL THIS SMOKE ALARM THE PARTS OF THIS SMOKE ALARM 1 1. “OPEN HERE” tab 1. “OPEN HERE” tab 2. Test button, power/alarm indicator 2. Cover hinge 3 3. Silence button 2 3. Test button, 4. Smoke Alarm base power/alarm indicator 4. Silence button 5. Mounting slots 5 4 6. DO NOT install any battery here! 7. Install 9V battery here 5 7 6 FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS! This unit is designed to be mounted on the 7. Fit the Smoke Alarm over the screw heads ceiling, or on the wall if necessary. as

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WEEKLY TESTING IF THIS SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS RESPONDING TO AN ALARM • NEVER use an open flame of any kind to test this unit. You During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: might accidentally damage or set fire to the unit or to your 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause. home. The built-in test switch accurately tests the unit’s opera- tion as required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the Smoke • If the unit alarms and you

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RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM Smoke Alarms may not operate properly because of dead, missing or SMOKE ALARMS weak batteries, a build-up of dirt, dust or grease on the Smoke Alarm Installing Smoke Alarms in Single-Family Residences cover, or installation in an improper location. Clean the Smoke Alarm as The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one described in “Regular Maintenance,” and install a fresh battery, then test Smoke Alarm on every floor, in every

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INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS IN MOBILE HOMES & RVS LOCATIONS TO AVOID FOR SMOKE ALARMS For minimum security install one Smoke Alarm as close to each sleeping For best performance, it is recommended you AVOID installing area as possible. For more security, put one unit in each room. Many Smoke Alarms in these areas: older mobile homes (especially those built before 1978) have little or no • Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles insulation. If your mobile home is not well insula

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SPECIAL COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from home fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms This Smoke Alarm alone is not a suitable substitute for complete fire can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and detection systems in places housing many people—like apartment if smoke reaches them. They are not foolproof. buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, dor