LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
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moke Alarms have played a key role in reducing deaths resulting from
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ome fires worldwide. However, like any warning device, Smoke Alarms
can only work if they are properly located, installed, and maintained, and
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f smoke reaches them. They are not foolproof.
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moke alarms may not waken all individuals.
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ractice the escape plan
at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from kids to
grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and practice
b
efore holding a fire drill at night when they are 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
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omeone 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 response to the sound
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f the 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-
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ot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong
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ype of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly.
AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse
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r circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical
f
ire 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
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larms.
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moke from fires in chimneys or walls, on roofs, or on the other
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ide 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
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leeping area—especially if bedroom or sleeping area doors are closed
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t night—and in the hallway between them.
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moke 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
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etect smoke from a basement fire until the fire 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
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edroom on every level of your dwelling. Even with a unit on every floor,
stand-alone units may not pro
vide as much protection as interc
onnected
u
nits, especially if the fire starts in a remote area. Some safety experts
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ecommend installing interconnected AC powered units with battery
back-up (see “About Smoke Alarms”) or pro
fessional fire detection
systems, so if one unit senses smoke, all units alarm. Interconnected
u
nits 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 heard 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 from
stereo, TV, traffic, 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 fire itself
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 fires 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.
You must test the unit weekly to ensure your continued protection. Smoke
Alarms cannot prevent or extinguish fires. They are 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. You should always replace a
Smoke Alarm after 10 years from date of purchase. Write the purchase
date on the space pr
ovided on back of unit.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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RK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of BRK
®
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rand and First Alert
®
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rand
p
roducts warrants that the following model will be free from defects in
material and workmanship:
Models FG225 and FG250 for a period of 10 years from the date of
p
urchase.
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RK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of
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he product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement
will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the
p
roduct is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar
p
roduct of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
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his warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
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eceipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do
not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
c
onditions of this warranty.
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his 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,
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isassembly, 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
i
ncluded with this unit.
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RK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to
the extent pr
ohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
m
erchantability 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
c
onsequential 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
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ights that vary from state to state or province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
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ervice:
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f service is required, do not return the product to your retailer.
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n order 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
t
hrough Friday. To assist us in serving you, please have the model number
and date of purchase available when calling.
For Warranty 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 registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
Printed in Mexico M08-0199-002 A 08/08
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