usi 5304 - Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape; Creating an Escape Plan; Actions During Alarm

If you choose to use an aerosol smoke product to test the smoke alarm, be certain to use
one that has been Listed to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Safety Standards and use it
only as directed. Use of non-UL Listed products or improper use of UL Listed products may
affect the smoke alarm's sensitivity.
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gradually regain normal sensitivity and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present.
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aerosol smoke alarm testers. The instructions for use are printed on the canister. Home Safeguard,
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the alarm. Use the Silence Feature if it is a nuisance alarm, or reset the alarm by pressing and
holding the test button for ten seconds. Refer to RESET on Page 7.
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DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE
BASICS OF ESCAPE PLAN
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