LIMIT A TIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths r esulting from
home fires worldwide. However , like any war ning device, Smoke Alarms
can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and
ifsmoke reaches them. They are not foolpr oof.
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan
at least twice a year , making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to
grandparents. Allow children to master fir e escape planning and practice
before holding a fire drill at night when they ar e sleeping. If children or
others do not readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm, or if there
are infants or family members with mobility limitations, make sure that
someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in the event of an
emergency . It is recommended that you hold a fire drill while family
members are sleeping in order to determine their r esponse to the sound
ofthe smoke alarm while sleeping and to determine whether they may
need assistance in the event of an emergency .
Smoke Alarms cannot work without power . Battery operated units can-
not work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong
type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed corr ectly .
AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse
orcircuit breaker , failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical
fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the
limitations of battery or AC power , install both types of units.
Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the
Alarms. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on r oofs, or on the other
side of closed doors may not reach the sensing chamber and set off the
alarm. That is why one unit should be installed inside each bedroom or
sleeping area—especially if bedroom or sleeping ar ea doors are closed
atnight—and in the hallway between them.
Smoke Alarms may not detect fire on another floor or area of the
dwelling. For example, a stand-alone unit on the second floor may not
detect smoke from a basement fire until the fir e spreads. This may not
give you enough time to escape safely . That is why recommended
minimum protection is at least one unit in every sleeping area, and every
bedroom on every level of your dwelling. Even with a unit on every floor ,
stand-alone units may not pro vide as much pr otection as interc onnected
units, especially if the fire starts in a remote ar ea. Some safety experts
recommend installing inter connected AC powered units with battery
back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or pro fessional fir e detection
systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. Interconnected
units may provide earlier warning than stand-alone units since all units
alarm when one detects smoke.
Smoke Alarms may not be heard. Though the alarm horn in this unit
meets or exceeds current standards, it may not be hear d 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 fr om
stereo, TV , traf fic, air conditioner or other appliances, 4) residents are
hearing impaired or sound sleepers. Special purpose units, like those
with visual and audible alarms, should be installed for hearing impaired
residents.
Smoke Alarms may not have time to alarm before the fireitself
causes damage, injury,or death, since smoke from some fires may
not reach the unit immediately . Examples of this include persons
smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fir es caused by
violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.
Smoke Alarms are not foolproof. Like any electronic device, Smoke
Alarms are made of components that can wear out or fail at any time.
Y ou must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke
Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They ar e not a substitute for
property or life insurance.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced
immediately if it is not operating properly . Y ou should always replace a
Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase. W rite the purchase
date on the space provided on back of unit.
5
LIMITED W ARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK® brand and First Alert® brand
products warrants that the following model will be free fr om defects in
material and workmanship:
Models FG225 and FG250 for a period of 10 years from the date of
purchase.
BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this pr oduct or any component of
the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
will be made with a new or remanufactured pr oduct or component. If the
product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar
product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty .
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser fr om the date of
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
receipt. Pr oof of purchase is requir ed to obtain warranty performance.
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK pr oducts do
not have the right to alter , modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty .
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting
from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on
improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly , repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an author-
ized service center . Further , the warranty does not cover Acts of God,
such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are
included with this unit.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty . Except to
the extent prohibited by applicable law , any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
to the duration of the above warranty . Some states, provinces or
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state or province to pr ovince.
How to Obtain W arranty Service
Service: Ifservice is required, do not r eturn the product to your retailer .
Inorder to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Aff airs Division
at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday
through Friday . T o assist us in serving you, please have the model number
and date of purchase available when calling.
For W arranty Service return to: 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty , express or implied, written or
oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose
with respect to battery .
BRK® is a registered trademark of BRK Brands, Inc.
First Alert® is a register ed trademark of the First Alert T rust.
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