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Smoke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths r
home fires worldwide. However
can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and
ifsmoke reaches them. They are not foolpr
Smoke alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape plan
at least twice a year
grandparents. Allow children to master fir
before holding a fire drill at night when they ar
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
members are sleeping in order to determine their r
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
AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse
orcircuit breaker
fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the
limitations of battery or AC power
Smoke Alarms cannot detect fires if the smoke does not reach the
Alarms. Smoke from fires in chimneys or walls, on r
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
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
give you enough time to escape safely
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 prc onnected
units, especially if the fire starts in a remote ar
recommend installing inter
back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or pro fessional fir
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
located outside a closed or partially closed door
consumed alcohol or drugs, 3) the alarm is drowned out by noise fr
stereo, TV
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
smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fir
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.
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Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They ar
property or life insurance.
Smoke Alarms have a limited life. The unit should be replaced
immediately if it is not operating properly
Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase. W
date on the space provided on back of unit.
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BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK® brand and First Alert® brand
products warrants that the following model will be free fr
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
the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
will be made with a new or remanufactured pr
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
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
receipt. Pr
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK pr
not have the right to alter
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
ized service center
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
the extent prohibited by applicable law
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
to the duration of the above warranty
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
How to Obtain W
Service: Ifservice is required, do not r
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
and date of purchase available when calling.
For W 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
Battery: BRK Brands, Inc. make no warranty
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
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