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audibly at least 30 days. As soon as the beep sounds, the smoke alarm detector must be
replaced. Batteries should never be exposed to extreme heat (for example, by strong sunlight or
fire). Never throw batteries into the fire. Risk of explosion!
8. Reasons for triggering a false alarm
The following may be causes of a false alarm:
Water and kitchen steam
high air humidity
dust
Strong drafts etc.
Usually the smoke of cigarettes does not trigger the alarm. If the alarm still be triggered, please
make sure that not a fire has activated the smoke alarm detector! If no fire is detected in one of
the rooms, you can set the alarm of the smoke detector temporarily mute (see chapter: 4.3).
9. Behavior in case of fire
The installation of a heat or smoke alarm detector is only one of many fire protection measures.
Other fire protection measures are e.g. the provision of a fire extinguisher or a fire blanket.
Another measure is the creation of an escape plan and the subsequent discussion with your
roommates or your family.
If the fire cannot be extinguished with a fire extinguisher or a fire blanket by yourself, then leave
the house immediately! Do not waste time to put clothes on or by transportation of personal
objects - because every second counts!
After leaving the house please inform the fire department immediately!
When leaving the burning room, please check first the surface of the door to its temperature.
Should the door be hot or under the door smoke rising up, do not open the door! If possibly please
use another door or a window to escape from the room. If the surface of the door is cold, then
brace yourselves with the shoulder against the door and open it a small gap. Be always careful
and ready to slam the door quickly, if heat or produced penetrates from the next door.
With strong production of smoke please keep close to the ground and breathe - if possibly -
through a cloth. Better still by a damp cloth!
You may enter the house again only after release or permission of the fire brigade!
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