124 EVO Installation Guide
•It's important to determine during the drill whether children and others can readily waken to the sound of the
smoke alarm. If they fail to awaken, make sure that someone is assigned to wake them up as part of the drill and
in a real emergency situation.
•If your home has two floors, every family member (including children) must be able to escape from the second
floor rooms. Escape ladders can be placed in or near windows to provide an additional escape route. Review
the manufacturer's instructions carefully so you'll be able to use a safety ladder in an emergency. Practice
setting up the ladder from a first floor window to make sure you can do it correctly and quickly. Children should
only practice with a grown-up, and only from a first-story window. Store the ladder near the window, in an
easily accessible location. You don't want to have to search for it during a fire.
•Always choose the escape route that is safest – the one with the least amount of smoke and heat – but be
prepared to escape under toxic smoke if necessary. When you do your fire drill, everyone in the family should
practice getting low and going under the smoke to your exit.
•Closing doors on your way out slows the spread of fire, giving you more time to safely escape.
•In some cases, smoke or fire may prevent you from exiting your home or apartment building. To prepare for an
emergency like this, practice "sealing yourself in for safety" as part of your home fire escape plan. Close all doors
between you and the fire. Use duct tape or towels to seal the door cracks and cover air vents to keep smoke
from coming in. If possible, open your windows at the top and bottom so fresh air can get in. Call the fire
department to report your exact location. Wave a flashlight or light-colored cloth at the window to let the fire
department know where you are located.
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