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(Exception: Where there is an intervening door between one level and the adjacent lower level, a smoke alarm shall be installed on the lower level.) . Ceiling mounted smoke alarms should be located in the center of the room or hall, or not less than 4 inches from smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection.The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in improper operation. Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination has been evaluated and found suitable for the purpose. VERIFY THAT RECEIVER ACTIVATES any wall. When the alarm is mounted on a wall, the top of the alarm should be 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling. . Do not install smoke alarms where normal ambient temperatures are above 100°F (37.8°C), or below 40°F (4°C). Also, do not locate alarm in front of air conditioners, heating registers, or other locations where normal air circulation will keep smoke from entering the detector. FIRE PREVENTION AND ESCAPE The purpose of an early warning smoke alarm is to detect the presence of fire in its early stages, and sound an alarm giving the occupants more time to exit the premise before the smoke reaches a dangerous concentration level. Fires start even with the best of housekeeping and fire prevention procedures. Fire is an unexpected event. Early warning detection alerts occupants in time to act. KNOW FIRE HAZARDS. No detection device can protect life in all situations. Therefore, safeguards should be taken to avoid such potentially dangerous situations as: smoking in bed, leaving children home alone, cleaning with flammable liquids such as gasoline. The best fire protection is minimizing fire hazards through proper storage of materials and general good housekeeping techniques. A cluttered basement, attic, or other storage area is an open invitation to fire. Careless use of combustible materials and electrical appliances, or overloading of electrical outlets are other prime causes in starting fires. It is most important that explosive and/or fast burning materials be eliminated from the home, if at all possible. Even after proper precautions have been taken, fires can start. Be prepared. IN CASE OF FIRE. Leave immediately. Don’t stop to pack or search for valuables. In heavy smoke, hold your breath and stay low - crawl if necessary. The clearest air is usually at the floor. If you have to go through a closed door, carefully feel the door and door knob to see if undue heat is present. If they seem relatively cool, brace your foot against the bottom of the door with your hip against the door and one hand against the top edge. Open it slightly. If a rush of hot air is felt, slam the door quickly and latch it. Unvented fire tends to build up considerable pressure. Be sure all the household realizes and understands this danger. Use your neighbor’s phone or a street fire alarm box. The job of extinguishing the fire should be left to the professionals. Too many unforeseen things can occur when inexperienced people try to extinguish a fire. BE PREPARED. Perform fire drills regularly. Use them to assure recognition of an alarm signal. For your protection, simulate different circumstances (smoke in hall, in living room, etc.). Then have everyone react to the situation. Draw a floor plan and show two exits from each room. Frequently a knotted rope or ladder from a window will serve this purpose. It is important that children be instructed carefully, because they tend to hide in times of crisis. It is imperative that one meeting place outside the home be established. You should insist that everyone meet there during an alarm. This will eliminate the tragedy of someone re-entering the house for a missing member who is actually safe. If you have children and/or invalids residing in your household, you can help your fire department. Most fire departments have window decals available for use in children’s or invalid’s bedrooms. Properly used, these decals will quickly identify sleeping quarters of these individuals and show the fire department where to look first for members of your household. . Additional information on Household Fire Warning is available at nominal cost from: The National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. Request Standard No. NFPA 72. EXAMPLE ALARM LOCATIONS LINEAR LIMITED WARRANTY DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOMLIVING ROOM SMOKE ALARM LIVING ROOM BASEMENT HALL BED ROOM BED ROOM Indicates required smoke alarm Indicates optional smoke alarm if door is not provided between RECREATION ROOM This Linear product is warranted against defects in ma...