Smoke
Alarms
In
the event of a fire, properly installed and maintained smoke
alarms will provide an early warning signal to your household.
This alarm could save your own life and those of your loved ones
by providing the chance to escape.
A
Smoke Detector Can Save Your Life if it is Working
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Dead,
missing, or disconnected batteries are the principle cause
of non-working detectors
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Test
once a month (replace any battery if it is too weak to sound
alarm)
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When
the detector chirps the battery is low
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Replace
batteries twice a year (Daylight savings)
Dealing
With False Alarms
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Do
not disconnect the detector; if the alarm activates RELOCATE
IT
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If
false alarms persist, replace the detector (try a different
brand)
Nothing
Lasts Forever, After 10 Years Replace It
Installing
Smoke Detectors
For Installation Instructions, read the directions that come with your smoke
detector.
How many do I need?
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Install
outside each sleeping area and on each level, including the
basement
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For
the hearing impaired you can obtain detectors with flashing
lights
Where
do I install my detectors?
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Wall
mounted units should be installed with the top 4 to 12 inches
from the ceiling
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Ceiling
mounted units at least 4 inches from the nearest wall
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Do
not mount near registers, doors, windows or ceiling fans
For
additional information, please download our Smoke
Alarms Fact Sheet. |
